What happens when you stay single for TOO long? (Page 2)

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What are the consequences of being single for too long? Tell me the pros and cons of not dating for months, a year, or longer. As I approach the 12 year mark of being single, I've come to enjoy all the perks of being single to the point I find it harder to picture myself in a relationship.  If it happens? Great! But realistically I don't see it happening, lol.  What about you guys and girls? And for those of you that have been single for a while, do you see yourself ever dating or pursuing a relationship again if the right person comes along? Or are you content living your life the way it is now?

hillbilly311 · Answer

It gets complicated. You get use to your routine and how you keep things around the house etc... then if it doesn't work out you can get really hurt if you don't guard your heart... watch actions more than listening to words... don't rush things and just be yourself.. go with the flow..

EleanorRigby · Answer

I've been single my whole life and now I am pretty much avoiding any guy who shows anything more than friendship interest in me.

nelly83 · Answer

Some people are ok with being single for life while others aren’t. Just cus ur happy with it , it doesn’t mean everyone else will

SoWhAt249 · Answer

You get used to it and in many cases people lose the will to try again.

Anonymous · Answer

You lose interest in trying for a relationship, come under pressure from friends and family to find a partner. You try find ways of distracting yourself from the loneliness. You keep trying to convince yourself that you are happy.

DOGMA1954 · Answer

Unless you find someone special, your just happy with who you are and thats ok. As long as your happy, dont change a thing.

colin77 · Answer

It depends on the maturity of your mindset and the experiences u had in life... will give u a clear mindset or a emotional attachment... everyone need true love and happiness, but we all hav choices...

DevylasArsaukas76 · Answer

fine as long as you don't get cats, you still got hope if you own a dog

elduderinosupreme · Answer

I've been single for 2 years and before that 6. I dont actively pursue relationships. I'm used to being alone. Always have really. I like the simplicity of sleeping alone and drowning in my own thoughts all the time. Honestly. I feel I'll end up dieing alone. Probably got another 7-10 years in me before I say fuck it. And I'll probably be single until then. I'm better off alone.

Jerre · Answer

I have been single my entire life. I am content with my life but if the right woman comes along, I certainly would consider marriage. Right now, I have more than enough girls to date.

KrakenAttackin · Answer

If you find a man like you it could work out quite well. You would both understand the need for independence and space.

Anonymous · Answer

You build up quite a large amount of savings

You are happy, being able to do what you want, when you want.

You can eat what you want, when you want.

You don't have to worry about someone snooping on you.

ImagineSketchy · Answer

I've never been in one, so I can't say that there's much of anything going for it.  I don't think I'm truly missing out on anything, but at the same time I do.

Mindwipe · Answer

There is a danger of starting to question your worth as a person and wondering if there's something wrong with you. Great question BTW!

Jennybear97 · Answer

I could set you up with my brother. He's been single for 4 years since his marriage ended. He's 39 and really sweet.

pigoat · Answer

I have never been in a relationship so i can't notice the perks of not being in one  #Feelsbadman

Anonymous · Answer

You get used to it... which can be both good and bad.

howlinsilently · Answer

You develop a fully independent existence. Is a damn good question and it depends on if one is moving in life or stagnating. I will have to put extra thought into it but as you picture shows, we substitute for what we need.

LifeEqualsLove · Answer

You get bored and want to get back into a relationship

jss123 · Answer

At this point I'm jealous. I was single for years too. By chance I met someone and they cheated on me and used me financially. I wish I'd stayed single. I've been single 6 months now. The freedom is great. I've missed it so much

BobbyC65 · Answer

Your sexual organ's like the penis and genital's and vagina's plus the titty's nipple's shrivel up and fall off your body then you die alone. : (

Kinogo · Answer

Pro: freedom and get to do stuff non-single people can't do?  Com: there's people who make it seem like being in a relationship is a necessity but it's not?

Anonymous · Answer

For me I've been single for 6 years and I got so horny I ended up masterbating too hard and had a superficial vein rupture in my penis. It ended up getting infected and I was in the hospital for 5 days.

Plus side saving money.

Nikodemus · Answer

I've been single all my life, and have not dated anyone, though I sometimes wish that I could just once so that I could know what it feels like. That would not be fair on the woman I met, though. Then I come to my senses. 😋

rockrewls · Answer

I was married for almost 24 years, I can say that I enjoyed having a help mate in life as well as someone to share affect with.
I prefer to be open to finding someone to share life with vs being alone the rest of my days.

revanthp915 · Answer

I feel it depends on the person if he is enjoying single life it's cool and awsome and a person who likes relationships  What ever it is dude just fucking enjoy the life we have how ever we want to

zagor · Answer

I've never had a real LTR so to me it feels normal. In fact being part of a couple is what would be weird - having to consider what someone else wants in my decisions.

Omar5881 · Answer

Both single and in relationship have pros and cons you just have to see which cons you can accept as for me to answer that question personally I'm not sure

Dchrls78104 · Answer

Especially if, like me, you have never dated, you may come to terms with it, say to yourself "The heck with it!" , and get on with the business of living.

Anonymous · Answer

You can become lonely. But to have a good partner, we need to be a good partner. Otherwise, we don't deserve to be in a relationship.

Wowgirl30q · Answer

12 years? Girl... I'm sorry

CaptainSmartass · Answer

I've always been single, so I don't really know anything else. The fact that I'm really shy doesn't help matters, either. Simples...

Shark_61695 · Answer

I don't see myself in a relationship at all... my only thought is to be old with my wife in comfy chairs in front of an open fire.

Raym0nd · Answer

Depends on your responsibilities? What else are you considering with your priorities?

Mossberg500 · Answer

Don't care for it, but, it's better than settling for someone who isn't very compatible, I learned that lesson the hard way. It took me til my 30s but I've learned not to force it.

JamesBlackDragon · Answer

Nothing really tons of people stay single for their entire life It only becomes a problem when you think it's a problem which it isn'tnothing is wrong with being single

Therisinghero12 · Answer

Im content where I am now, and even if I weren't I doubt i'd have the time or energy to put into something like that, and I don't wanna neglect someone like that.

Anonymous · Answer

Well too long for me is 6 months. I can't imagine being single.

COMMODOREII · Answer

Do you like being single?

red324 · Answer

That picture is hilarious. Lol Dinner date with your dog. I don't have a dog, but that just sounds amazing if I did.

GreenGold1992 · Answer

I can't think of any pros, the only cons I can think of constant loneliness and craving for affection and companionship and love.

Testaccount65754 · Answer

If it bothers you why don't you just find someone? There's plenty of good guys out there who want a relationship.

the_sinner · Answer

I've been single till date and so far nothing has happened and I'm okay. I just hope I find the right woman for me someday (soon). The picture above is sooooo cute!

moststrangestguy · Answer

Not sure i been single all 21 years and a vergin with no friends

Sambo22685 · Answer

If your female it closes up and guys his balls get larger.

scooogy · Answer

I somehow happened to feel uncomfortable with the thought of spending much time with a woman.

OddBeMe · Answer

Your virginity grows back and a witch curses your vagina.

RawaajUK · Answer

It doesn't matters some times if we are single for a long time. Because we can pay our attention for future and work.

Guardian45 · Answer

I am divorced and an eldercare giver. I can't see any Pros to this and many Cons.

neesa · Answer

Loneliness tbh :(

The_man_whol_aughs · Answer

A nice , happy , successful , rich and healthy life  Anything that a woman involves herself into is bad news for me.

Smegskull · Answer

I've been told I became Scrooge... So the negatives are all negatives for everyone else not for us.

Anonymous · Answer

Here’s the thing when you never have been in a relationship your life goes in a completely different pattern then if you were. Now a girl would just be
jn the way and would hold be back from my goals

Desconhecida · Answer

12 years? No sex, nothing?

Anonymous · Answer

A lot of frustration and you start pretending you feel great that way. It's a lie you tell yourself and as time goes by, you even start to believe it.

Exorcist_Rampage · Answer

You get super horny and cranky. Sometimes you will flirt too much.

RedMolerat · Answer

pros: you're alone cons: you're alone thats it

Nahid1707 · Answer

I would say you’re use to being single and not needing anyone

SexyAshh · Answer

You become bitter and dont care to date i suppose

Marie01995 · Answer

When being single to long don’t about you get use to it then a person come alone they take advantage of you.

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