Can you really be happy being single all your life?

[dpy87]

There's no doubt being single is better than being in a bad relationship but I find it hard to believe you can be happy single all your life.

You might not even need anyone but after a while you feel lonely and empty. Just having someone by your side in support helps so much. Maybe a partner isn't everything but I don't see how you can't feel its effects.

Yes

No

Both

[DCooper]

Once you are completely over the preconception that you're supposed to be paired up with somebody, it's easier to just look at the whole thing in a logical pragmatic way. After a long day at work, peace and quiet is valuable.

Someone would have to bring something more valuable than that, to be worthwhile. Then you factor in how much effort it takes to get any relationship off the ground, and the littany of ways they tend to turn toxic over a couple years... nah, not me bro. Friends, family, the dogs, and all the projects I'm always tinkering on are more than enough.

[Tylerstarkey]

I hate being alone , but after realising some things that’s down to my own insecurities that I need to face and getting better day by day
Some people can be alone and happy
Some can’t
We are social creatures after all

[LaFemmeFatale_1]

Yep, why not.