Last week I read an interesting article about the two kinds of single women: those who can't stand to be alone and are always on the search for someone and then those who are perfectly content whether they're dating or not.
I think I'm a combo of both. Sometimes it sucks being alone and I miss the hugs, the comfort, the kisses, the security, the intimacy, the butterflies and all the silly little nothings you share in a relationship. But just when it seems like I'm stretched to the limits of loneliness, I snap right back feeling awesome and blessed for being unattached and free to do as I wish, when I wish, wherever and with whomever I wish.
The feelings yo-yo around and I've yet to fully embody Miss Independent, but today I think I'm doing a damn good job at it.
Off to the movies...sola ;)
Now, which type do you fall under?
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When I was single, I was a 80% content by myself, 20% wanted to be with someone.
ReplyDeleteI've always been pretty content to be by myself (maybe because I'm an only child? Maybe?).
However, I agree...you do want to have the hugs, kisses, affection, etc. : )
i like being single, but lately, i've been getting some cravings - perfectly wholesome, hand-holding cravings.
ReplyDeleteI'm like you...after my divorce I was perfectly fine to be on my own...for a long time. Years went by and I didn't feel the need for a "partner". I did as I wanted, spent so much great time with my friends and kids. I could dine anywhere as a good book was fabulous companionship. But, life got me and here I am...married again.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was single, I always liked having a special guy in my life. I liked, and still do!, having alone time but am happier with someone. I learned the hard way that having the WRONG someone is worse than being alone though.
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ReplyDeleteBefore becoming a childless step-mum 2 years ago I spent many a year on the singleton so to speak and, if I'm ABSOLUTELY honest, I think I was the first kind of single. Much as I hate to admit, I was kinda lonely. I managed perfectly well by myself and had my own home, good job, good friends etc... but I always had one eye open for Mr Right.
Now I've got him I wish I was single again!! ;-)
B xxxx
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ReplyDeleteI never had a chance to be single and figure out what type I was. I married at 22 and have been ever since. I think it is great to have some time to mature and know what you want out of life.
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Beth
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ReplyDeleteI would say I used to be the first but when I went off to Uni I was deffinately the second. I missed all the stuff you said you miss too but I was much more content with who I was and strong enough to be on my own and living my own life :) I think it's nice to be a mix of the both.
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I'm just like you, i yo-yo.
at the moment I must admit i'm missing the butterflies if you get me :)
xo xo
I love love love being single. I have a child, I've been married, I've had some great and some horrible relationships...and overall, I am content to raise my teenager alone until he's off to college. I very rarely feel the need to have a mate.
ReplyDeleteI was married 12 years right after college, divorced for 4, and now have been married 26 years next month. I was happy single, but really missed sex, and then didn't miss it (if you know what I mean!)
ReplyDeleteI still value alone time...It's something I really came to appreciate while I was in between marriages. I have taken vacations alone on occasion. I enjoy my hubby, but I also enjoy if he decides to go visit his son or his sister out of state for a few days. I enjoy my female friends and try to get together with them whenever I can.
I've been to the movies alone and I LOVED it.
ReplyDeleteI'm currently in a relationship. My first serious one. I always prided myself in being the second type of single gal. Completely content with being on my own and independent. Now, I feel like I'm having a very difficult time letting go of that independence.
I wouldn't say I'm 100% content single, but I really don't search for a relationship. I definitely try to make the most of my life no matter what. I have friends who ALWAYS have to have a man, they're always looking...that's just not me.
ReplyDeleteWhen it happens, it'll happen.
Ah, I think I am sort of a combo too!
ReplyDeleteLove being single,... most of the times,... but sometimes I just wish I had someone. Especially when I have to attend a wedding of a cousin... Family just get weird then. Somehow, I find it easy to confidentally declare my single status to strangers and friends,.. but family, hella no! I feel like a failure, stupid, but yes,.. that is how I feel when I am being confronted with that dreaded, 'when are you going to settle down' question.
And I am settled. Very much so. Thank you very much.
I think the majority of single women are being 'settled', financially, anyway.
Anyway, let me just stop there.
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Happy in my own company married person and was the same when single. I'm about to take a trip to Canada and everyone seems really surprised that I'm going on my own; I have three kids and a husband but to me it makes perfect sense. A need some peace and quiet!! xx
ReplyDeleteSomeday, I'll get a dog, and that will do the trick.
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