How long have you been single?

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HOW LONG ARE YOU SINGLE AND HOW ARE YOU FEELING ABOUT THAT

SueShe · Accepted Answer

I have been single since birth and I enjoy every single second of it. The reasons for wanting to remain single would include:

I do what I want whenever I want
I clean my own mess only
I have the freedom to do as I want without having to take others into consideration
I don't have the pressure to deliver or perform the way others want
I only have to worry about my own stupidity and nonsense
I can cry watching a romantic movie without getting those looks from a tough guy
I go to bed whenever I want and above all, alone
I don't go on others' nerves when I am moody
I eat what I like and only cook for one person and not an army
I save money by not having to go out or to a restaurant
I decorate my place to my liking
I have no mistrust issues
I could tell another million and one other arguments

And to all those that argue that the most important is missing, I say no, I do not place importance on what you are thinking of and to me it is not a loss not to have it.

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

About 13 years now I think... is it bad I'm not sure anymore? I don't remember, it's been that long!

... definitely more than 10 years if that tells you anything, haha.

As for how it makes me feel? Happy. I'm happier and have less drama being single than trying to date or in relationships. I focus on myself and doing well, than stressing over why I'm single or why dating is terrible. If the right guy comes along? Great. If not, oh well.

ObscuredBeyond · Accepted Answer

Since 2019. Freakin' China. They left her and me with no choice. Bastard dictators. She did what anyone else that screwed over would: tried dating locally to move on. Things got out of hand, especially with the insanity last year, and then she basically got fired for getting pregnant. So now she and new dude are raising a kid together in a fascist hellhole.

And I wound up getting displaced into Florida, a swamp of rednecks and retirees, after a gangster governor turned my old state into a fascist hellhole.

Most days now are basically survival and rebuilding. Have no clue where to find a date that is under 50, let alone under 40.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

I was divorced in March, 2015. I have been in three relationships since then, including my current (and hopefully last) girlfriend who I have been dating since December 2020.

I am okay with not being married but I don't want to live alone. I know how to take care of myself but I would much prefer to have a companion in my life.

aWes0MeNeSs · Answer

Nearly 6 years, and enjoying it. I am a bit of a loner and prefer not being in a relationship.

Wordigirl · Answer

I've been single all my life. I'm 24 now and sometimes I wonder if someone is out there, but if not, I'm completely satisfied with Christ. It's not that I don't get offers. I get A WHOLE LOT OF THOSE but none of them have the same outlook on relationship as I do. some of them are just-- no. Lol. Some of them are "good guys" but if they aren't willing to listen or they don't understand my philosophy no matter how simply I explain it to them, it just isn't going to work. I want to be friends first before dating. Actual platonic friends. Basically, they're in the friendzone before the datezone. Many don't understand this, and frankly I don't expect them to. I've grown to accept the fact that I am most likely the only person in the world who thinks this way and that's okay. Until something changes on my end (unlikely) or I meet an ideal candidate, I'm probably going to be single for an extremely long time.

And, no, I'm not looking for perfection. I'm not perfect either. But I can't be with someone who wants to kiss and cuddle and all that if I think doing those things would go against me.

Whoever read to the end, God bless you. Feel free to downvote my comment, sling insults, and make fun of me all you want lol. I'll be here all week.

Changiis07 · Answer

It's been over a year now. I feel lonely and sad at times. It hits me here and there. I hate feeling sad about it but it's because I long to be a mom and it makes me sad that guys just can't see my worth. I know I am a great person or just haven't found that one

Anonymous · Answer

I have been single for 13 years. I haven’t had a date in ages, let alone a relationship, and I haven’t been really “talking to” anyone.

I’m not a fan, but at this point, I don’t see it happening any time soon, because I’m fairly busy and I don’t meet single women much. There are some beautiful women I know, some who are probably single (at least no rings, no mention of any boyfriends), but with a lot of them, there seems to be a sense that it probably wouldn’t work very long or be all that healthy.

Maybe it’s just making excuses, but I get the idea that as gorgeous as they are, even if they decided that it’d be fun to go out, we just wouldn’t mesh well. Like their “numbers” are already huge, they spend more than they make… they have to win every fight, or… - and all that would just become an issue.

FruitAndBlueEyes · Answer

8 years this month and I’m on the fence. I enjoy my freedom and drama 🎭 free life (even though I have kids they’re not bad) but it sucks not having anyone to talk to, go out and do things with, watch movies with, relax at home with watching Hulu or whatever, not eating with anyone (aside from kids) and going to bed alone. I do have cats, but they enjoy sleeping in the kitchen chairs now and the couch for some reason. If I never get married again, I guess I can accept that. On one hand, I would like that again. On the other, again, I enjoy my freedom. I’ve already been there and done that. I’ve got kids, what else is left?

lightbulb27 · Answer

I was til late, actually single but have a girlfriend now. and a virgin til late as well, like I was the 40yr old virgin.

not good, I made being single work by filling the void to keep busy, but it's not natural to fight biology, lonely at times, which can lead to bad choices. I had to work through various development and emotional challenges slowly over time, via the school of mistakes. Girlfriend has helped a lot.

ohshee · Answer

Probably almost since the beginning of covid-19 maybe a little bit longer yeah it's really getting old LOL but I mean it's hard to go out in find somebody and that's just because I live in a 24-hour town tourist and gambling. And there are a lot of things that you can do here but. A lot of people are just staying home don't even go to the clubs anymore everything still kind of slow here but I would love to find somebody to date

Lionman95 · Answer

I´ve never been in a relationship. I had some closer friendships with girls comparable with friends with benefits but the benefit has always been trust and nothing sexual.
For me there are times where I feel I want a relationship badly and there are times where I´m not sure if I´m for a relationship.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I've been out of serious relationships for about 2 years now and am more than happy with the casual relationships I have at the moment. I don't currently feel the need to be in a relationship particularly after my divorce 4 years ago, I dated a bit after it, but soon realised that it wasn't what I wanted or needed.

Nik1hil · Answer

I have been single since my birth..
Never even kissed a gal.

How am I feeling about that?
I feel like a clean empty canvas..
While all people I know in relationship are messed up paintings..
And I clean and content knowing I haven't been messed up yet..

JosyJosy · Answer

A few years, I felt annoyed with it. Because my dating partners would either want to get sexual right away or they catch feelings early on while I needed more time so they move on and they had me wondering if my heart just doesn't work anymore so I gave up. But last year I met a guy who was shy and also moved slow so I got lucky

JennBITx · Answer

It has been a year. I am fine with it. Just too risky with covid

pretyyygirl · Answer

15 years😂 but I don't mind I'm still trying to figure myself out etc and I'd like to do that without having to think about if me changing can affect someone else

jess2022 · Answer

About 2 years now, recently found out im bi after I started hooking up with my roommate recently. Its our other roommates birthday soon and we wanted to ask him if he wants to have a bit of fun but we aren't sure if it would be awkward

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Completely without a flirt, a little over 9 months.
Since my last relationship, about a year or so.

I'm very satisfied with it at the moment. I don't feel like dating right now and prefer to be single.

CordetteMonet · Answer

I've been single for a little over 3 months, and I'm content. I'm busy anyways.

TwinkleLily5 · Answer

7 years and I enjoy it better than being in a relationship tbh. The Relationships and dating stress wasn't worth it to me. I don’t see how people do it cuddos to them.

Mousey54 · Answer

It’s been almost what seems like 3 years going on now. I’m not going to date for probably a few more years. For that, I’ve got to work on myself and focus on what’s best currently.

ZDoes · Answer

Being single sucks. Being in a dedicated relationship regardless of it's specifics has always encouraged and instigated a fuller and more complete expression of self.

RawIronhide · Answer

I'm 25 almost, haven't been in a "relationship" sense the 3rd grade. It's whatever I guess, I'm not thrilled about it but I'm not gunna huff n puff.

ChiTown33 · Answer

45 years. I don't really feel anything about it. If a woman wanted to have a relationship with me she'd make an effort to have one.

Birdlegs · Answer

It’s crazy how guys are saying they feel terrible for how long they’ve been single but the women are saying they feel great. Wild

Papabubbles · Answer

3.5 years it has it's good days but it seems to have more bad days..

Grownlady8 · Answer

4 years and I'm just starting to get back out there. I'm glad I took some time to work on me because i have more of an empowered feeling about myself than before.

Question_091 · Answer

About 2 years. I do want to be in a relationship, but I have to know what I want, need, and my destination before I do. Otherwise it's just the blind leading the blind (no offense intended).

clampfan101 · Answer

About 10 years, but I never got the chance to experience anything romantic…

Dragonpurple · Answer

Years, the ironic thing is soon as I would get used to it is when something or someone would happen and I'd not be single.

t-8900 · Answer

A few months now. But I had a 5 year gap before that. How does it make me feel? Not too good tbh lol

Dchrls78104 · Answer

I've always been single. I don't take chances with the modern woman. It is always better to be alone than in bad company.

Browneye57 · Answer

I never have been single - always had a woman by my side, from about 16. Love your doggie. We had three poms for over 17 years. They all got old and died. :(

Blackcupcake · Answer

technically all my life, and I’ve never had an issue with that

NathanDavis · Answer

almost two years, like the pandemia... and no rush, no worries

Anonymous · Answer

7 years It's been great, I don't have to worry about anything but my work  My health in those years has made me seriously consider never dating again because I'm a wreck and absolute and utter beater

have_a_good_day · Answer

I've been single for 13 years now. I feel happy with myself.. but my penis hates me.

Recurrence · Answer

I haven’t been with someone yet and I’m 25. I’m pretty lonely

bolverk · Answer

Over 20 years and I'm fine with it, I've spent a lot of time working overseas and being single makes that easier.

Dennisjf12 · Answer

I am married, but I feel like I am single. At least that way, I could try to find someone I like. Sorry if this is not what you asked for.

_no_one_ · Answer

its almost 5 months now and I'm actually doing better, mentally. I had a date tho 2 weeks ago it went well tbh.

worldscolide · Answer

Before I met my wife, I was single for 3 years. Mostly because I was doing my best to hide from my ex.

Yaharro · Answer

22 never been lucky however it's Feel awful because their so much influence of the relationship, marriage, and dating in life

Relux47 · Answer

I was single from Kindergarten all the way to College. A couple of years later I was in a long distance relationship and then that ended which made me single again. Most of my life

gag2021 · Answer

I've been a single widower for over 2 and a half years since I lost my wife. No kids. I don't like being alone, so I got a dog, but it isn't the same.

chriscdi · Answer

Like a year or two, I'm chillin tho

cal5h23 · Answer

I've been single for 2 years and tbh some days i'm very happy that i am cause there is so much time i get to spend on myself. But sometimes im out and itd be nice to have a girl. Seems to only happen when im under the influence

Anonymous · Answer

7 months now and I'm on top of the world , I've realized so much more about myself , my life and have started achieving my goals again!

DarkWinterNights · Answer

9 years. First 4 or 5 were kinda tough. It’s fine now.

Anonymous · Answer

Never really had a really serious relationship. I’m fine with it. I want to focus on school right now anyway.

damaster · Answer

Been single for 3 years, actually at peace with it because I have more time to work on myself so I can attract the right woman for me.

Havill4nd · Answer

Never been in a relationship, coming to terms with it never happening.

CringeKing8228 · Answer

Over a year now since my last. Sometimes it's nice but there definitely are days it sucks

Made4sex · Answer

I’ve been single for about 6 years now. And it has frustrated me ever since I became single again.

Anonymous · Answer

All my life. And honestly I feel shit about it. There is a multitude of reasons behind that tho. Key ones being family and attempts at meeting someone.

Cowboy6666 · Answer

I have been single for more than 4 years, sometimes I crave for the company of girl around me

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Nearly a year after 10 year relaniship. Im happy doing me but course do miss having someone too

Ailaw22 · Answer

Not long ago I got to into worse thing called situationship and end up getting hurt

Anonymous · Answer

short period of time and I will never be in another relationship. At this point I don't trust women enough to let the sleep over after sex.

Jewelcandy · Answer

3 years. I don’t have time for a serious relationship right now though.

Anonymous · Answer

being single is not bad as long as you can get laid.

Anonymous · Answer

12 years. And it sucks. Because my ex we the one who got away. She move to a different state and didn't want to be in a long distance relationship

serious · Answer

I have always been single. That will be 34 years.

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