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Relationships would be more likely to last if both parties communicated better, were more honest with each other, set boundaries and respected the other person’s boundaries. Get out of a relationship sooner once those red flags go up rather than trying to work it out. Yes, there are relationship issues that will need to be worked out, but red flags are a strain on the victim’s mental health. Don’t date someone because you just want sex from them or date someone just because you don’t want to be alone.
———————————————————————Depending on what state you live in there is a waiting period between the time a person files for divorce and when the divorce is finalized.
We need a similar law where there would be an 18 month waiting period between the time a marriage license is bought and the wedding day. Some people are too quick to marry. If the state you reside in requires a “think it over” period before a divorce is finalized, there needs to also be a “get to know them better” period.
I neither one or relationship nor want to be single I simply want to be, and should a relationship come may it come in peace.
Sometimes I think we get a little too, hung up on whether relationships or being single really matters or not. For me and the grand scheme it’s about finding what makes us happy as people and ultimately trying our best to live life. Even the relationship is too completely separate lives needing to be lived simply coming together. It doesn’t mean the importance of the separate things are any less.
So for my money neither Just happiness.
Depends on what the exact situation is.
If it's simply not wanting to be alone, no. I tell trash, morons, etc., to go to hell. I'd rather be by myself.
I don't settle with shit like that.
PLENTY OF TIMES I've been in that situation, surrounded by people that are supposed to love you, cherish you, appreciate you, by title or circumstance or choice, but I know what it's like to be completely alone. I've been around too many 2 faced people. So I don't bother. I stay away, save time, and do what's best for me.
I'm sorry to hear this. I know there are many 1 faced people out there who would be worthy but I understand why they seem too uncommon.
Don't worry, unless you had something to do with it. What's happened's happened.
Good to know they still exist. 🫠
I promise they do! I promise 🙏
At the moment I kind of like not having to deal with men on a sexual level. My heart is a mess right now and I don't really know what my next move will be.. I sort of want to end myself so there really is no need to look for love when I have that mindset hahaha.
No, don't do that
@Radiate143 Thanks.. but no worries today isn't the day lol.
Really, this breaks my heart. I don't know you so I won't say a bunch of saccharine, lollipops and rainbows crap because I don't know what youve been through but, that would be the worst decision you could ever make. I hope you can connect to your passion and purpose soon.
It's smart to overcome these demons before starting a relationship. I wish you the best.
As a relationship coach aiming to share some sparks and insights, I can tell you different preferences suit different folks, and it's all perfectly valid! Some desire that heart-fluttering, lovebombing romance, while others cherish the independence of singledom. Personally, the beauty of a relationship lies in shared experiences and growth, but hey, a little me-time never hurt anyone! 😉 It's all about what makes your heart race, whether it's love or freedom. What's your vibe?
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Being in a relationship has always been better than not being in one for me. You have someone to share experiences with, listen to and support you just as you listen to and support them, and life is just less dull overall.
I will never understand people that say they don't want a relationship because they're afraid of getting hurt. Even if you are hurt, it's better to love and lose than never love at all.
Why are these mutually exclusive? Marriage isn't for everyone. Is it not possible to have a meaningful relationship and stay single?
Best option for me: stay single
Staying single is something I will never understand, like a lot in the replies here.
What’s the allure of it I’m unable to prove.
If options and variety are so good, I’m gonna test it with random flings and escorts.
To convince myself that this is the way.
The test was fun, I had all the variations and emotional roller coasters. For a short while, the fun was like a drug. I didn’t leave a kink unexplored, and quality compromised.
Only to find that “ if you can buy it with money, it’s not worth it”.
Freedom…There is no sacrificing freedom in a right relationship.
Don’t lose sight of what’s important, and that what’s important is not attainable with money.
Cheers 🍷
I got into my first relationship when I was 16.
I always liked girls/women and sex and preferred being in long-term, infatuated, monogamous relationships as opposed to hookups. I like having a female partner.
I finally got married. My wife and I have been happily married for 28 years, had LOTS of fun, and have built a wonderful life together. We love each other. I would be lonely and miserable without her.
I prefer to stay single. I’m too broken and damaged by women to have a healthy relationship with one anyway. Besides, my resentment for women is through the roof. Toxic femininity is everywhere and it is even encouraged! I’m far happier focusing on writing my urban fantasy book series. I don’t need any distractions. I receive enough platonic love from my family. I don’t need any other type of love in my life. It will only lead to more resentment I don’t need.
"I'm too broken and damaged by women to have a healthy relationship with one any way." You do realize that that's a self-fulfilling prophesy, don't you. If you keep telling yourself that you're broken and damaged, then that is exactly what you'll be.
And if you'd just dig a little deeper, I think you might find that it isn't actually "women" you're resentful of, but the adversarial nature of 21st century gender politics. Women are all individuals and they don't all think and feel the same way.
No matter how many women may have treated you poorly, I guarantee you that you haven't even com close to meeting every single woman in the world. There are currently over 7 billion people on this planet and at least half of them are women. Even statistically, it's highly unlikely that at least one of them won't mesh with you personality-wise.
“You do realize that that's a self-fulfilling prophesy, don't you. If you keep telling yourself that you're broken and damaged, then that is exactly what you'll be.”
Oh, I know. That’s the point. I prefer to remain that way.
“And if you'd just dig a little deeper, I think you might find that it isn't actually "women" you're resentful of, but the adversarial nature of 21st century gender politics. Women are all individuals and they don't all think and feel the same way.”
It’s both women and the adversarial nature of 21st century gender politics that women themselves created.
“No matter how many women may have treated you poorly, I guarantee you that you haven't even com close to meeting every single woman in the world.”
Why the hell would I want to meet every single woman in the world? Majority of them are ugly as fuck, old as fuck, too young, are toxic, are democrats, are feminists, are cheaters, are mentally ill, are in wheel chairs, disabled, etc.
Men decide if the 80% good in a relationship is worth the 20% bad and take the 80% and deal with the 20%. Women take the 80% and go to work on the 20%. At this point in my life, and having been married for 26 years, I am now divorced. I do not think that I want the 20% in my life. Not even 5% or 1%.
I want a very specific relationship... so I will probably stay single :D
I'd only want a relationship with a good quality woman, but since those are nearly non-existent in the USA, I would rather stay single than deal with all the stress and nonsense of being with the ones that actually exist.
Which isn't to say there aren't some hot looking USA women, yet I hear ya man, it's the same here in Australia - the woman ♀️ of today is "too modern" for her own good 😆🥳🤣 yet ah well,
And that's not a typo - *women - not a typo
I want to love someone. I want to shower them with the affection they so deserve and make them feel like they're the most important person in the world.
I’d love a relationship, but it has to be with the right person, and I’ve dated enough to know that most people are just not for me, at least not in my city. I’ve dated around, but nobody I could see a future with, other than one…but her parents are kind of crazy so I don't know
Wanting and finding someone to be in a relationship with are not easy. Seems like it's only getting harder to find someone deserving of my time.
I want a relationship, just don't know what to do about it. The dating is so fustrating, it makes me think is it worth it.
I like being in a relationship. I am happily married. My second marriage.
I want one but, it isn't worth sifting through all the chaff to get to the golden wheat.
I wanna be in a relationship, but I will continue to be single until I feel like it’s true they want to be there as well
I'm at a point in life where I'm finally ready to start looking for wifey.
Single for the rest of 2024. Then I’ll get into a relationship next year
I prefer a good or great relationship to being single. I prefer being single overa mediocre or poor relationship.
I want a relationship.
With my ex
I would suggest taking time to move on and do hobbies you enjoy first. Eventually you'll find someone worthy that wants a lifetime commitment aka marriage. Exes are exes for a reason and it hardly ever works out. He didn't want marriage or else he wouldn't be an ex. If you guys get back together, I think you'll going to waste more time being his girlfriend, whereas he can be another man's wife at a faster pace.
Perhaps you're right but I think he is the one. I'll never find someone a great as him.
*as...
@Simslover92 Why did he leave you?
I've been single for 45 years and it's been extremely lonely.
i mean i kind of want one but it largely depends on what i'm expected to sacrifice for that.
I’m not opposed to a relationship but it has to be a really good one
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It's been a few years now and i do want to get into a relationship but now it's not as simple as wanting it.
In a relationship, she is amazing and I wouldn’t change a thing.
After all this time and effort, I hope to keep her till the end.
I think that's the wrong question. I'm relatively happy. I just want to stay happy.
I want a relationship but I don't need one. I need money to move to an apartment first.
I want relationship for timepass… not a serious one
Single. I won’t romanticize another human at any time ever
I'm happier in relationships than being single for the most part
WANT A RELATIONSHIP
USED TO BEING ALONE
Even if I wanted relationship, I can't get it.
I’m content being single right now
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I've never experienced it so I want to
I want to stay single now that I've got 30 lol ♂️
*Hit 30
I picked staying single
Sadly, I'm undateable
I hear ya 👂🏻
I'm 50/50 at this point.
Never been able to get one
I don't think a relationship is possible.
I just take it one day at a time Anymore
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I am not in a hurry
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