Can someone live a happy life without a partner?

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honesty321 · Accepted Answer

Hahahahahha I live forced all my live and a long time alone but not by choice cause life plays with me not me with life since I was born. People have sometimes no choices and no life. Living alone makes me laugh really. I later believe the story about that in all woman and man is a Jesebel who believe that way , that crap and think that way.
Many people were not taught the bible at all.
It only seems that way.
I learned thank God later I know nothing. I learned on my own the truth. But to late. I knew as a kid nothing. I knew I would be old before I discover the truth and life would be over. But this is for all people and feel not sorry for me for who ever this reads cause look at your own life.
People by the way never care for your suffering because they say they suffer more and they blame you and hate you so live if stupid because you need a partner but it is not possible to find a good partner since their parents destroy their nature as your nature is destroyed. But yeah I still believe in God and not in this world and in this world all people I know believe in this world. And for me in God is still hope and I am happy cheer. :) Within me busy dying allready by the way I allmost forgot to say. If you are half dead you worry no more about things no more since you can't hear and see not so well anymore. People on tv are really busy trying to get my attention but I am exhausted and have no time for that. So I know man say my live sucks. And their lives are better as many others. That is why we losers allways must give answers like this. But if you are half dead you do not care anymore.
Imagine you are in dream land then you would not care for this world anymore , you just can't.
they say we are boss. And we choose our life. I say God is boss. Not we people. So if you do not feel guilty about anything and think you can do as you are pleasing then that is not true since that sin goes in your soul in your memory and you have bad memory and remember it allways called hell. So we should also think about after life or in the here and there or the other place and not just here. This is what most people not think of since they only think of here. So they think we people can choose while we can not choose. I was born and nobody cared for it say it is unimportant while life to others was important. I do not understand two different standarts for each person. We wish some hell and other happiness.

btbc92 · Accepted Answer

YES! I'm celibate and never been with anybody. Some are called to marriage, others are not, some are capable but chose not to you. You have to have valid reasons as to why you need a partner. There are a lot of people who are dating, having sex, married, are parents, etc, and they have no business being in that. A lot of them can't even keep their commitments and uphold a relationship/marriage. Meanwhile, those who may desire an intimate relationship can't have it because too many no good partners are either snatching good partners to the point that person is no longer as good and filled with baggage. Or because of modern dating that have screwed up the values, faith, integrity and family values that made people more open to that. Most things people are doing in dating is what belonged in marriage. Therefore more people were dating, more people had partners and more people got married, with less chance of divorce. Now, what's the point of dating when you can practically get all that you want artificially from other things or people?

You want artificial sex? There's porn and masturbation.
You want sex outside of commitment? There's whore houses, prostitutes, friends with benefits, etc.
You want intimacy [hugs, kisses, cuddling, hand to hand]? Get it from a friend or 'Hug me' people.
You want artificial romance? Theirs Otome Games and Harem Games for men, which are growing extremely popular.
You want kids without having sex? Adopt or get artificially inseminated. Though it will be hell for virgin women unless they get a c-section. Get a surrogate mother.

At the same time, if you can't find somebody who shares your values, etc whats are important to you. And it doesn't align with modern dating, then you're stuck or left behind besides being ignored anyway. Some can be naturally happy. Some are trying to gain that happiness and struggle. And other's just aren't happy, but some can't do anything about it either. It depends on the person and their ability to live on their own without that.

Yogani · Accepted Answer

Definitely. I was very happy without a partner. I enjoyed my independence and solitude. After having my first relationship I experienced a different kind of happiness though. A happiness in which I'd try to be the best version of myself for the other person. I felt some kind of excitement I hadn't felt before. After breaking up with him I felt really hurt. When I was alone I was less vulnerable and I'd be happy even when my friends or family were angry at me. I just felt like the only person I needed was myself. I'm not sure if it's possible to experience this kind of emotional independence when being in a relationship as well, this was my first time letting someone in so I might have made some mistakes and that's why it hurt so much. I can assure you both ways you'll experience happiness. Happiness isn't a thing you get from others. It's something you create and share with loved ones. I had my first boyfriend at 20. I used to think I'd never be with someone since it was really difficult to like someone, but it happened at some point. Just try to enjoy where you're at right now. This is rather hard for most of people, but it's possible to experience happiness without a partner. Everything you need is within yourself. Don't be afraid to know yourself. That's only possible when you're alone. Enjoy your solitude. Love yourself. Set goals. Work hard. Share your happiness with others and also let them share theirs with you. Life's short to be waiting for someone to make us happy. Let's be happy now, where we are with the things we have.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would say so, as long as you're getting affection somewhere, if that's what you want/need.

Me myself, I'd never had a boyfriend until I was 35. I'd had sex with one guy before that and been on dates and so on and had the odd fling but nobody I could bring home to the parents or whatever. After being morose about it for many years I kinda grow to accept that this was how it was going to be. But then someone contacted me on my online dating profile (which I had't looked at for about 6 months). We have now bee together 3 years and are recently engaged :) I do feel I enjoy being in a relationship more than being single, although it can be hard at time. Communication is vital.

I think, if we ever broke up I wouldn't bother trying to find someone else. It's hard work and difficult to give so much of yourself only to be disappointed.

CharlieUnicorn · Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires a lot of effort to compensate. Netflix and porn won't cut it.

You'll have to be the guy who impresses the hell out of friends by whipping up parties, dinners and various get togethers.
Since people in couples etc have less time, you have to get comfortable in giving a bit more than you get.

You need to take on the sort of demanding (yet extremely rewarding) hobbies and pass times that family men wish they had the time or energy for.. working with a stage group, local events and so forth.

... of course, being the "cool uncle", and spending your time wisely like that will make your singlehood a shaky position. Some sneaky bugger will typically wedge a foot through your door eventually and mess up your cool single lifestyle by chasing you! XD

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think some people can.

I'm better with a great girlfriend. Of course, I can't really tell; because I'm not super happy with anything that's going on, and it's been like this most of my life.

If I had a successful, super busy career that I loved, was making $70,000 a year, maybe I'd be happier in a lot more situations. I might even be happy overall. I think though that if I still had the same problems with women that I'm having now, that I may have to convince myself I'm happy or too busy or whatever. Some of that may even be true to a point. But I doubt I'd be all that ecstatic even if I had everything going on except having a happy successful relationship with a great woman.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

You can have everything as a single person that a person in a relationship has other than sex

Astoriana · Answer

Oh, for sure.

As a society, we put too much emphasis on romantic love. It’s not the be-all and end-all of love. You can be very fulfilled and happy and still be single.

Personally, I find that the only way to be truly happy in a relationship is to learn how to be content and happy single. That way, you’re choosing to be with someone instead of depending on them completely for your emotional well-being.

crazy_eyes · Answer

Yes and no. On a rational level, it is quite possible since we are intelligent beings and can find other sources of affection.
However, on a biological level, no because we are wired to always search for a sexual partner in order to reproduce (unless you're asexual). Even if you are in a relationship, your search for other sexual partners will continue (but will be significantly reduced) because different partners= more kids=more kids are likely to survive to a sexual mature age.

angelatheart81 · Answer

Yes absolutely Society has it that one cannot survive on their own but it absolutely can be done from a female perspective I am happily single and see no need for a partner there is so much more to life than being with someone and as someone who never wants kids and enjoys having freedom and all their time to themself even more so plus I see so many that are miserable because their happiness and well being is put on the partner as if they can't be whole on their own. True happiness in my book is being able to survive and thrive on your own

hawkeye92 · Answer

Can't live a happy life when you have a Jesus beard, dirty pirate moustache, and feminine douchebag California valley-boy princess bun atop your dead. Die a painful death, stock photo model.

Joelski440 · Answer

Shit I hope so. I'm clueless & have been alone... (with out a partner) my whole life & I don't see it getting any better anytime soon. They say happiness is a choice, so if you choose to be alone & happy eventually you will be? that's the theory anyway.

LegateLanius · Answer

The thing about is this:
Think of your life as a train car and you are the conductor and everyone else is a passenger. Some people are there for a short time, others much longer, some change the direction of your tracks, others follow you. You are the only person that is there the whole time and the only one that can make you truly happy is you. It is unrealistic to put the burden of your happiness on someone else's shoulders. You have to create your own happiness, no one else can.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, it is possible. There are so many things in life one can be grateful for: parents, family, health, money, etc. It depends on one's perspective. Some people are single for long and they feel a void in their life, but others shifted their focus to other things.

Personally, I have been single for 2 years. I am swinging between both sides: mostly I am very safisfied with my life, but sometimes I feel I need love from a guy.

Anonymous · Answer

My great uncle had only ever loved one girl they were together in their 20s and she ended up moving to another country for a job and he didn’t want to leave. He stayed single for the rest of his life, treating his great nieces and nephews as grandchildren. He’s traveled all over and loves his life.

So yes it’s possible

BOUNTYGUY9 · Answer

hello l am a single guy and l stay alone but it is not good been alone l wish that l had a nice girl l am in scotland any nice girl want to come and join me l am a great guy l know that you would love me and me love you from edwin the fantastic scottish guy x

glitter_unicorns24 · Answer

I honestly think some people were meant to have someone else in their life. No matter how much therapy I get, how healthy I try to be mentally, physically & emotionally, I still long for a partner. I don't think that will ever go away.

Leafpool2 · Answer

It's entirely possible, being alone =/= lonely.  You can live with friends or have an active social life and find fulfillment in hobbies or your job or something.

JudgmentDay · Answer

Maybe substantially less miserable compared to someone that once had a partner and then eventually and unexpectedly lost them. Luckily I never had anyone, so I never have anyone to lose.

madhatters4 · Answer

yes a person can be happy without a partner. it just requires finding happiness and fulfillment in other aspects of life.

ghostqueen · Answer

Definitely. Not everyone wants a partner and having a partner doesn't always mean having a happy life. It's definitely possible.

Kit446 · Answer

You actually don't need a partner to be happy. We just prefer to have one

more2life · Answer

No. Not at all. That is a lie people are being brainwashed with propaganda to believe... They will unfortunately find out the truth the hard way.

oddwaffle · Answer

Nowadays, you have a lot of options to never get bored. Sure there are times when you want to have someone but that's when online girlfriends come from.

raspberry0416 · Answer

Yes. But you will need to get sexual satisfaction from somewhere. You also need good friendships for companionship. And it helps to be happy with your career and hobbies so you have a lot of good things to throw yourself into.

DaTruth01 · Answer

No they can't, i have met a lot of people in their 40s and 50s who shit on the idea of having a partner but they sometimes admit it would be nice to be married with a family and a loving wife/husbands, also they're mesirable as fuck

ryanlightning · Answer

23, never dated, my life is less stressful in that regard

DiegoO · Answer

Yeah, it's possible. The idea of been happy is to have a SO, it's something society brings out like a form of social pressure to reproduce, and have kids, a family. In reality you can find happiness everywhere, and in many forms.

Anonymous · Answer

A lot of feel good articles say yes. I know people who have devoted their lives to a cause or faith instead of getting married.

However I'm ready to get in something long term with somebody. But being a man if I go out and say that it makes me look needy

pickyourcliche · Answer

Life can be better with a partner, but if you're happy with your own company you can absolutely live a happy life without one.

hunty · Answer

yes yes yes depends on the person though if your okay with it no need to go get one just because someone wants you to

ladsin · Answer

Lots of people live happy and fulfilling lives without a partner. I probably could, and I don't actively try to find one, but I would like one.

Hitman47 · Answer

Why not? Of course yes as long as you don't care about that and find happiness in some other thing. By concentrating on something that will give you keep happy all the time and by not expecting but giving AND finding happiness in giving.

DinaM · Answer

Yeah! I've been doing it for more than three years now.

katies603 · Answer

My uncle is 53 and has never married. He’s perfectly happy with his relationship status being single

PetrovaFire92 · Answer

Yes.. for a year maybe.. then I'm gonna want someone to travel with.

Prof_Don · Answer

It's possible... but I feel the % of people that can REALLY be genuinely happy without a partner is very few.

loveforever12 · Answer

i have been single all my life. i am naturally very happy and bubbly. having a boyfriend will just enhance my happiness, it does not determine or create it.

smølf · Answer

Live a satisfying life sure, but happily hmm not so sure. But it's all individual, some people like being alone, others like myself don't.

genericname85 · Answer

Happiness is intrinsic not extrinsic, therefore yes.

Wwwyzzerdd · Answer

In today's modern world of technology, yes. If you have enough money to continue receiving a dopamine response then yes.

PrincessPie · Answer

No, not forever.

weirdwriter79 · Answer

Me at 38 y. o. I am okay. Why? Simple at meditate to get sadness out of my body. Really. Listen to good music and watch cartoons to keep sane.

msg812 · Answer

I hope s/he can live because probably i will live like that forever.

Rosewanda · Answer

There are people who live happy lives, and they're single.

red324 · Answer

As the saying goes, can't live with them can't live without them.

moonlightbae9 · Answer

I don’t think so. I personally have never been in a relationship and though I’ve been happy, I’ve always felt a void.

Guanfei · Answer

If so, i'd like to know the secret, because personally i'm single and it's not going well.

EmmaMary · Answer

Monks and Nuns seem to.

Ellaki · Answer

Nothing 10 kilos of ice-cream can't fix!

SarahsSummer · Answer

Sure. Unless they want a partner.

The3Idiotsyl · Answer

yes, this year is the year to be.

bloodmountain1990 · Answer

Yes, depending on the person

Anonymous · Answer

happier. except if you want kids.

HaveNoName · Answer

In short term, yes. In long term, no.

Browneye57 · Answer

Sure. Especially if you have a man-bun. ROFL

INFJ_Ravenclaw · Answer

Yes, especially if you're asexual.

Anonymous · Answer

Possibly, but I don’t think you could forever?

MisterSir · Answer

i've yet to have a partner, and i'm doing super

coralee · Answer

Absolutley!

zxcded · Answer

Idkk

Anonymous · Answer

Never had a partner, so I don't know how it is.

Meninist · Answer

Most definitely.

OptimusPrime2017 · Answer

Pretty much, yes.

omgjassy · Answer

Its possible

Volvagia · Answer

FUCK YEAH

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