How do people enjoy being single and alone?

[HamburgerBoy]

Its ok, I got a cat, not sure why. He ignores me to.

Get rid of it and find a dog.

 

[sze5003]

Gym works if you have a buddy to go with. Otherwise you go a day or two or a month and then fall back into the slump.

I'll never understand girls that always expect so much. Even after stupid arguments that should not have started with my gf, I'm in trouble if I don't apologize or realize that I did something wrong when in reality it wasn't anything wrong it was just the way I go about things. Or a misunderstanding, it takes time to find people that really get and understand you. They either wont or they will learn to put up with your quirks.

 

[poofyhairguy]

Girl was saying she wants an engagement ring that is at least 6 months of the guys salary when she is the type of girl that causes the divorce rate to be 50%+. Good luck finding anyone that stupid. She is single and upper 20's so good luck.

That is insane. Six months?!? That shows a lack of reality right there.

To have a ring that costs six months of salary, (for most people) it would take years of saving disposable income. If you are dating a guy saving for that kind of expense, are you going to be OK when he doesn't wine and dine you for months on end as he saves up?

Heck no.

So basically what she is looking for is either a liar or an idiot who saved up for a ring without knowing what girl to give it to.

I have heard these engagement ring conversations and it is as close to dick measuring women get.

 

[ZaneNBK]

That is insane. Six months?!? That shows a lack of reality right there.

To have a ring that costs six months of salary, (for most people) it would take years of saving disposable income. If you are dating a guy saving for that kind of expense, are you going to be OK when he doesn't wine and dine you for months on end as he saves up?

Save? What? That's what credit cards and loans are for! I doubt someone who expects that has thought beyond the "me want" implications of something like that.

 

[Bateluer]

Shrug, I'm perfectly fine being alone. Gave up on the dating game ages ago after being thoroughly disgusted with the state of online dating sites.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

Shrug, I'm perfectly fine being alone. Gave up on the dating game ages ago after being thoroughly disgusted with the state of online dating sites.

Not sure if you know that online dating sites are designed to match up the most lazy and socially awkward people in existence. I suggest actually going out into society to meet people....

 

[olds]

Because you don't have to put up with women.
They have nice pussies and tits but when it comes right down to it they are dumb as fuck, make no sense and unless they are making you a sandwich or sucking your cock, not worth being around.

 

[shortylickens]

Because you don't have to put up with women.
They have nice pussies and tits but when it comes right down to it they are dumb as fuck, make no sense and unless the are making you a sandwich or sucking your cock, not worth being around.

 

[Raduque]

Asking for life advice in Off Topic?

You're gonna have a bad time.

 

[HamburgerBoy]

As much as I like to pretend contentedness with being an eternal virgin, I have to admit that it does bother me. Maybe I just need to find a woman that I end up being repulsed by so I can at least admit that I tried it even if it wasn't a fair experience and never feel the urge again.

 

[JTsyo]

All very valid points....but as the song goes...

And freedom, oh freedom well, that's just some people talkin'
Your prison is walking through this world all alone

Actually the song goes:

I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all

And if, by chance, that special place
That you've been dreaming of
Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love

 

[poofyhairguy]

As much as I like to pretend contentedness with being an eternal virgin, I have to admit that it does bother me. Maybe I just need to find a woman that I end up being repulsed by so I can at least admit that I tried it even if it wasn't a fair experience and never feel the urge again.

No that won't work. If you associate your first act of sex with a repulsive woman if you enjoy it you will simply change your tastes in women. Only do that if you are a virgin because you are too picky about women.

If you want to make it so your first sex experience is terrible, find a cougar that you could tell was once really hot. She will have had much better sex than you can provide, and her disappointment will shame you away from trying again.

 

[Jeff7]

Not sure if you know that online dating sites are designed to match up the most lazy and socially awkward people in existence. I suggest actually going out into society to meet people....

Lazy? Bah. It's efficient.
We've got search engines for all kinds of other things. So hey, why not?


Socially-awkward........well......good.
Or at least find someone who understands why you might be the way you are. You know, Daria and Jane sorts of friendships - charmingly cynical misanthropes, finding each other.

 

[Mel-Solememo]

Jesus i've been single for one year, and it's not big deal at all, just calm down and be cool waiting for the right one, u gonna get used to be it. Most of ppl were born in this world with single body, it's a natural truth that ppl supposed to accept.

 

[manimal]

Man I dont know whats wrong with some of you. It was so easy to get laid in the old days it wasnt even funny. You kids need to get off your asses and go outside. Jusus christ even Forrest Gump eventually got laid..


In all seriousness OP find people who have similar interests than you. If you can make one or two of them laugh your in!

 

[sze5003]

Man I dont know whats wrong with some of you. It was so easy to get laid in the old days it wasnt even funny. You kids need to get off your asses and go outside. Jusus christ even Forrest Gump eventually got laid..


In all seriousness OP find people who have similar interests than you. If you can make one or two of them laugh your in!

That's because there wasn't internet and ATOT, Facebook, etc and girls weren't all divas with attitude concerned about selfies, the latest fashion, and probably didn't do the cat and mouse game too much back then.

 

[JManInPhoenix]

How the hell does someone in my position find happiness without a significant other? I really could use some quick help because I'm very, very lost right now and my mental health is failing me quite quickly. I'm starting to become a bit worried.

I have spent probably half of my adult life on my own. You need to be happy & comfortable with yourself before you can have a decent relationship. You need to find some hobbies/activities that interest you and pursue them. Staying busy & active is a key to staying sane. Don't allow yourself to stay in bed all day or cooped up in your home as this will only make things worse - get out and move around.

 

[surfsatwerk]

I would say I have been "single" now for about 3.5 months;

Three months and you panic... you are in trouble.

 

[Anubis]

lol 3.5 months

 

[ultimatebob]

I lived alone for several years before I got married, and I enjoyed it! The secret is to find a hobby to take up your time, like exercising or playing a really indepth video game like Civilization or WoW.

 

[alkemyst]

That is insane. Six months?!? That shows a lack of reality right there.

To have a ring that costs six months of salary, (for most people) it would take years of saving disposable income. If you are dating a guy saving for that kind of expense, are you going to be OK when he doesn't wine and dine you for months on end as he saves up?

Heck no.

So basically what she is looking for is either a liar or an idiot who saved up for a ring without knowing what girl to give it to.

I have heard these engagement ring conversations and it is as close to dick measuring women get.

I am totally willing to bet she is targeting a price and he is targeting income.

A $10,000 ring for many is not even a month's work and sadly $10k rings aren't that impressive compared to celebrity rings. So to the chick that $10k ring could easily be 6 months salary to someone making an average wage.