especially after breaking up following a long-term relationship, or a divorce/separation after marriage is over? Or if you have never been in a long-term relationship -- what are the upsides to being single?
I can think of a few, here's a couple I'll share with you: I have the whole bed to myself now, except when the kids jump in to be next to me! & I have one less meal to buy at Burger King now, so I'm saving money! You get the idea, etc. Let me hear yours.
2007-06-22 09:11:02 · 6 answers · asked by Andy K 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
.After 20 years of marriage, being single again was the best thing that ever happened to me. He wanted our house immaculate 24/7 but never figured out where the clothes hamper was . He loved withdrawing cash from the ATM and spent money on guns, ammo, fishing gear and camera equipment. Just before he died, I found out we owed over $12,000 to charge accts. He tossed the bills because we couldn't make the payments and knew I'd worry. After he, died I moved into a 800 sq ft mobile home with my two kids. I paid off the charges a little at a time. One of the collectors that called me at work was very helpful. If another agency gave me a hard time, I'd give him their phone # so he could talk to them. After I paid off all charges (and the tax collecter) I felt empowered and free and content and realized I'm really good at being a single mom
2007-06-22 18:19:15 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best thing is that you have the chance to get to know yourself a lot more in isolation from other influences such as a permanent partner. You can analyse stuff and decide what you did wrong so far and what you want from you and life from now on and proceede accordingly. It's a good but tough life lesson but it helps a lot of with self development. It also makes you more aware of people and things and events around you. It should be a useful awakening.
Wish you the best in your new stage.
2007-06-22 20:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by wise_but_wild 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not having to pay double of course. not having to give her money for shopping. Eating whatever I want instead of eating the healthy way. Can work out without her telling me just to come straight home. I don't have to answer to anyone but myself. I can leave the air conditioner on 68 instead of 78. I can watch ESPN. I can stop watching One Tree Hill. I think I have 100 more.
2007-06-22 09:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by CoorsHeavy™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sleep more peacefully now that I am not being abused by my ex wife. I bought the MLB extra innings package. I eat better because my wife was a crappy cook.
2007-06-22 10:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by paco 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont have to be home to cook dinner
dont have to wash smelly socks
dont have to pick up clothes from the floor
dont have to listen to egotistical cr@p
dont have to be polite to his friends
dont have to hide the telephone bill lol!!" xx
2007-06-22 15:52:35 · answer #5 · answered by SUZANNE R 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the toilet seat is never left up.....
but the downside is I have to kill the bugs now
2007-06-22 14:50:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋