Apart from television, family, close friends and real life hobbies and interests and holding down a job, maybe even two jobs, keeps one busy, wealthy, and to preoccupied. That said: as a coping mechanism? Deep down, possibly, just slightly. Daydreaming. Daydreaming makes it all worthwhile. Not so much imaginary friend lol or imaginary friend talking back (that would be an instant see a psych or a shrink, lol). That said, I find having a daydream mind or corner of the mind, you know, an "ideal woman" is useful for my coping mechanism. Just ever so slightly, as like a daydream I sometimes dream about. There's a coping mechanism, no advice 😁🥺😄
Working out is my favourite method because it keeps my mind on other things and it gives me a goal and a passion that´s healthier than video games.
So I've been single for... a really long time now. Over 10-15 years.
Lately, it's by choice, because I got sick of being rejected, hurt, and dealing with dating as a whole. But back when I was trying and couldn't get into a relationship, I coped by finding ways to distract myself and not think about it: reading, video games, spending time with my friends... basically keep yourself busy so you're not thinking about it. Being single is NOT terrible! No really, it's not. You just have to find ways to keep yourself happy instead of relying on someone else to make you happy.
Literally just living my best life like the way I want and spoil myself lol.
But specifically coping, I am like a mermaid… I like being by anything with the water and it’s calming to my soul tbh. Listening to good music and karoking haha. Talking & hanging with good friends. Etc. You just gotta do things that make you feel good and focus on your inner happiness~
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I’ve always wanted to have a boyfriend but I’m still single since birth. At the end of the day, I don’t have to force things. I just obsessively think about what it’s like to be in a romantic relationship with a boy I like. But I’m so used to fantasizing it, I need action. I just try to remind myself that it’s okay to be single. We all have different paces in life. If you don’t have the confidence to talk to a boy you are interested in like me, then just stay still. Remind yourself that as long as you have your family and friends, everything will be enough. Just be grateful and contented because true love will come. Don’t settle for short-term superficial relationships or situationship. It’s only gonna’ waste your precious time. Just venture this journey with an open heart and a focused mind. Focus on building yourself first and try to improve. Conquer your fears. Always learn, grow and just be yourself. Chase your goals and dreams. Always be your true authentic self so the right guy can see right through it.
there are more things to life than being in a relationship and there is more to a person than just the label "single"
start doing stuff for you, improve your own life. this is the most freedom you'll ever have, so take advantage of just taking care of yourself
Just get on with life. It’s there to be lived, if you are single do stuff you like doing, no need to ask anyone.
Do I really need to cope?
At this point I'm very used to it.
I think that poll needed multiple picks. I could have chosen two of them.
Stop centering your life around getting a woman. You are alone because women can smell the desperation on you and this is as unattractive as dog shit on your shoe.
I guess it's easier if you are asexual or voluntarily celibate. No need for sex, no need for a partner, no need to cope
Invest into yourself, learn to enjoy your own company.
There are no excuses to be single these days, UNLESS it is by choice.
I clicked “work out” even though I don’t as often as I should. But it’s aspirational.
Working on your look, be it a haircut or new clothes, or working out can give you a confidence boost.
Just get on with life, maybe write, maybe do some recording/editing projects.
I've been single for twenty years. I keep myself distracted with various things.
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single since birth lol, I'd say none of the above, just living like its default life mode
None of the above
Just go on in life
m it is what it is ig
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