Is a partner necessary?

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If you can live a life by yourself and you can live comfortable and happy, is there even a point in finding a partner? my perspective is slowly changing, but not into some incel shit, I still love women and always will but I've been on my own shit for a long time and I don't see it as a bad thing, wouldn't getting into a relationship just complicate things or make it harder if I no longer crave a relationship 🤔

ammar12343 · Accepted Answer

You’re 24. Lattes, traveling, building surface level connections women, and limited responsibility lose appeal as you get older. It really does. Men are not built to thrive in comfort.

Serious question. Have you ever been unemployed or been unproductive for a long period of time? Most of us have at one point. Watching TV, drinking, and leisure all of a sudden feel like shit when you’re in that state. But when you celebrate an accomplishment, work hard all week, or give back to family or loved ones, that break to watch TV with a beer or have a lazy Sunday feels amazing. Think about it.

Having a wife and family is difficult as hell. It will test you in so many ways and disrupt your peace. But it’s forced me to be less selfish. It’s grown me. That’s the satisfying part.

Being turned down and rejected trying to find that wife is hard, but it sure as hell feels good when you find the right girl and everything finally goes smooth. The right girl will put a mirror in front of you and you’ll be forced to grow or lose her. Those kinds of incentives don’t exist in singleness.

I don't know maybe I’m living in a cope lmao, but I generally feel a lot better and capable about myself as a person having the experiences I have than I did in my 20s. I try to pace myself for those around me but I’ve found I I do best putting myself in uncomfortable and stressful situations that force me to grow.

Enlisted in the Marine Corps infantry after high school, fucked around with steroids and attempted competitive bodybuilding despite not having the genetics. Got a stem degree. Married a slightly mean but hot wife who got too much attention from other men when we were younger lol. My 20s was also filled with way too much fucking around and “chilling” though. I’m 32 getting my masters degree because of it lol. Should have done this when I was younger. I just know how I felt doing hard shit versus living comfortable. Anyways, choose your path, but do it with purpose. Take advantage of your age and go through hard shit while you have the unlimited energy and lack of constraints to do it. That’s my Ted talk. Gl

Maybe_Maybe_not · Accepted Answer

I agree with some comments here, it doesn't have to be necessary in itself. And it's not for everyone.

"If you can live a life by yourself and you can live comfortable and happy, is there even a point in finding a partner?"

I never experienced things drawn like this, the point doesn't exist in a vacuum to me, it's just that I met girls who made me wanting being with them. When there was no one I loved, then I didn't want anyone, because there was no point indeed.

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

I've lived most of my life alone and I live alone now as well.

I'm just fine and even content living by myself.

There are a lot of benefits living without another person under the same roof as me or you.

Don't get me wrong here. If I could have my late boyfriend living with me or choosing to live alone, I would definitely say I would rather live with Patrick. But he's the only person who I would choose to live with. ❤️

midnightmoon05 · Accepted Answer

A need? Hummm…. Depends. Not like you will die without like food…

but if you don’t… I would feel bad. 😮‍💨 because I am in a happy relationship. And always want others to have the same.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

My aim on GAG is to help you untangle relationship confusion without sugarcoating it, babe 😏

A partner is not “necessary,” it’s optional DLC for life. If you’re genuinely happy solo, that’s not a red flag, that’s emotional maturity. A relationship will absolutely complicate things: more feelings, more compromise, more triggers, more potential heartbreak.

But it can also add depth, growth, intimacy, and those 2 a. m. “life is weird” talks.

Key thing: don’t force it, don’t lovebomb yourself into thinking you “should” want a relationship. Stay on your grind, stay open but not desperate. If someone comes along who makes your peaceful life feel richer instead of heavier, that’s when it’s worth it. If not, you’re still winning.

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Everyone is not built to find their maximum pleasure in relationships and, if that is not you, then you should keep things at a very casual level. Better to be content and single rather than married and miserable.

AviatorTom · Answer

A partner is NOT a necessity, but a partner sure makes life more enjoyable

MontBlanc · Answer

No, a partner isn’t necessary , but it can be meaningful.

A healthy relationship should add to your life, not complete it.

If you’re already whole on your own, a partner becomes a choice, not a need.

And that usually leads to something more genuine, not something built out of fear or dependency.

menina · Answer

It's not necessary, it's just that some people are afraid of being single. Others judge you if you're single.

If you're in a relationship and you're happy, that's great. If you're single and you're happy that's also great. Just do what's best for you.

Iron_Man · Answer

You have to have somebody to communicate with To stimulate your mind. If not, you’ll go out of your mind and you need sexual relations so you need a partner it is necessary

MrChinaski · Answer

Good partner > No partner > Bad partner

Anonymous · Answer

For some people it is, for some people it isn't.

Kenkebuttery · Answer

Nope. Sling that dick and go away

4ngelic · Answer

not exactly unless you want children

Tungi · Answer

It’s up to you

Ariesman81Nshiiit · Answer

You gone and done it now.

Anonymous · Answer

Nope

Anonymous · Answer

Nope.

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