can you enoy your life if you are single?

Singapore
February 6, 2010 12:50am CST
i broke up with my boyfriend in 2008. And worstly i cant fall in love with others. i live alone overseas, in a foreign country which is far away from my homeland. so i just can spend time with my colleagues and friends. without family and parents and boyfriend, i cant enjoy my life actually although sometimes i may be happy with a crowd. how about you? my friends. or any suggestions for my situation?
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• Bangladesh
7 Feb 10
Well, my friend. I'm also love to enjoy my life with family, relatives and friends around. But unfortunately, (I pray to Allah not to cause such things) if I ever lose them all and turn all alone, I'll be able to survive in safe and sound state by the grace of Allah. This may surprise you but it's true. I can do it well because I've firm faith in Allah to live my life with a hope.
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@bingchen (1119)
• China
7 Feb 10
i like to be single life.i find that no one can regulate my behaviour and have free time to what i want.i feel happy during single time.so i live alone for several years.when my age get older and older,i fell alone.because i find that my friends have marry and could not be together like before.so i select to marry a good and working hard man.he gave me too much and feel happy in our marriage.although single life is good and make me free.but having someone's care and make me more happy.
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
8 Feb 10
Hi crazyenglish!^^ You should make friends where you are. Make friends with the people in your office or in your neighborhood. Maybe you can make friends thru a chatroom, find people living near your place. You should not think of being sad, you should think of how you can entertain yourself and enjoy life.^^ But I do understand how you feel. I currently don't have a boyfriend and I seldom go out because my friends are either busy with their family or living far from me. I admit that having no boyfriend is kind of sad but it's not that depressing. I don't think about it because I don't want to wait for a bf, I know he will come at the right time. So I enjoy my single life as much as I can. I do shopping, I take my niece and nephew for a stroll or eat out. And I grab every opportunity where I can go out with my friends. I usually tend to get lazy and just stay at home but then, I started missing my friends so when they send me a message and invite me somewhere, I go with them eagerly.^^
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Feb 10
So you're a Chinese? Well then, Happy Chinese New Year to you!^^ I think you can still enjoy it even if you're gonna be celebrating alone. You just have to try, go out and have fun and join the merry-making.^^
• Singapore
12 Feb 10
yes. these days i felt better..thanks, secretbear. i have many friends actually, but as you said, they have their families,so sometimes i dont want to disturb them. and you know friends can not take the place of family, that's why i often miss my parents, especially tomorrow is the chinese new year eve.
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@vanila (491)
• Israel
7 Feb 10
You need to think about the advantages against the disadvantages in your life far from your home and to think if it's worth while for your future life to make such a sacrifice. for appeasing your loneliness you can try to find communities from your root place in the current place you live in and maybe you will even find love there. happy mylotting!
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• United States
7 Feb 10
First off, where are you? What do you do there? I can understand being alone and lonely with no family or friends close by. But since you're in a country with no family around, its really up to you to make "new" friends where they become your true friend. I don't know how old you are, but I would the the advantage of having a fun time exploring places where I am and travel! I've lived outside of the US and since I have been back to stateside, I truly prefer to live now outside of it! I love the European way of living and can't wait to move back! I am happily married and my son lives in the US - but hes going to be in college soon and his life will start...I encourage him to finish school and travel the world! I do envy you in some ways, but where you are now in your life, I would just enjoy and make the best of it - stop looking and start making new friends to last you a lifetime and that special someone will just happen to be there when you lest expect it! :D - it happen to me! :) Hope you're doing okay and let me know where you're at.. I would gladly correspond with you via emails! I am a very good listener! CHEERS!
• Singapore
8 Feb 10
Hi,katkimjac.thank you so much for such a long and detailded response.it's really helpful for me.im in singapore..hehe..a small island of south east aisa..recently not only i have problem in not only my relationship but also my work. im so depressed..and to some extent i cant tell my mum these things in case that she also will be afraid of me..so it's really hard for me now.
• United States
8 Feb 10
cool, I've not been to Singapore, and would love to go and visit! So what do you do?
@siliguri (4241)
• India
6 Feb 10
Yaa, i'm want to live single through out my life to live with wife it is better to live alone. No tension i can do whatever i want there is no one to interrupt me. Guys i suggest u to not get married live ur life single only and enjoy ur life with ur friends and colleagues.
• China
6 Feb 10
Hello siliguri ,would you mind I ask you a question? what make you hate marriage , you dont love her or you still love her but cant stand living with her ?
• Singapore
6 Feb 10
i also want to know.
• China
6 Feb 10
You make me afraid of marriage ,in fact I want to make a family with my bf . But will my man become so ?! Your wife will be very sad or teribliy angry if she saw your words , so I think you d better make sure she unknown about that ,you may hurt her.
@jezzmay (1845)
• United States
9 Feb 10
I believe life is what you make it. I enjoy being single, I live a lone, and I find it enjoyable. My life is my own, and I do not have to answer to any one. This is the way I like it. Happy posting.
• Singapore
12 Feb 10
wow..the declaration of independence...:))
@1989622 (68)
• China
6 Feb 10
Love gets not only happiness but hurts. In fact I dont think I can live with out my bf.But one of my best friend broke up with her bf recently , she studys alone in a college far away from our hometown and only came back twice a year , so I think her situation is same to you. She tell me she feel lonely firstly and cant recept the fact , and what was worse her bf got new girl quickly. She came out from that because she think life have to go on and she have to be happy so that she my have more chance to meet someone better.So what I want to tell you is you have to cheer up and find a better one. Good luck!!
• Singapore
6 Feb 10
yes. i have a similar situation of your best friend. thanks for your encouragement. and dont be influeced by others, best wishes for you and your boyfriend.
• China
6 Feb 10
thank you! Bless all of us ~~
@shellback (864)
• Philippines
12 Feb 10
Of course I can, its fun being single, you can do what you want, so go on being single, the problem is when you're getting older, who could take care of you? anyway, before reaching on the age of the oldies maybe you got more and more money to support your bills,lol,
• Singapore
12 Feb 10
may i ask what's the meaning of lol..:))
• India
6 Feb 10
Hello, Several friends of mine have opinions on this very topic. Most of them say that they feel pathetic without a girlfriend. I think they don't have time to think deeply on this matter. I mean, of course they long for a relationship, which is their immediate urge, but if they had looked into future it wouldn't be so interesting to be in a serious relationship. Every break up needs some amount of time for self analysis. Most of us don't take sufficient time and get into another relationship just to forget everything. This is very wrong. It is more harmful for sensitive people. Getting involve in relationship before even realizing what went wrong with the previous one is a silly step. The thing that a break up usually leaves feels somewhat like a whole, a vacant space inside your heart. Now, I would say this is a very positive situation. You can fill this space with anything you wish. Somebody tries to fill it with yet another relationship. I think one should have a pause right there and think about filling this valuable space with something more important. There is one of my theories that deals with this phase of break up. Its about forgetting someone and totally erase it from your life. But I will discuss it only if you are interested enough. One thing I would like to say for now is that a negative thought shouldn't be replaced by another negative thought. There are so many positive stuffs you can pick to fill in that space you are currently carrying with you. Take care May God show you the right path
• Singapore
6 Feb 10
yes.i would like to move on, but i cant meet a right person. that's the problem. however thanks for your suggestion of filling spare time with more activities.
• India
6 Feb 10
No I think there is a misunderstanding here. I never mentioned to follow just any activity. I would suggest that you first make some self analysis before you move on. Get some time for yourself. We have time for everybody, but not for ourselves. Our mind is fragmented. That is a big problem. And by moving on I don't mean getting into another relationship. Not at all God bless you
@StevenZhu (198)
• China
8 Feb 10
Hi crazyenglish, it isn't a big problem to you of lossing relationship with your boyfriend, as you know more suitable one is waiting for you at some places. Be open to your friends, or colleagues, you may dig more lovely things or relationships with them. Let stuffs occupy your mind, don't leave a space to your boyfriend, pass by time you will find there isn't any affection about him, perhaps you may ask youself, who was he? Active attitude guides a active life, you give up a tree, you gain a forest, so expand your touch with board society you will find your partner some day.
• Singapore
8 Feb 10
thanks,Steven..just because recently my life has been messed up..both my work and my relationship didnt develope fluently..every espect of life has problem..so i was depressed and lost confidence to some extent..thank you.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
6 Feb 10
God is good all the time, God has plan to us, We experience problem & solve it. Enjoying single life because you born in this world & independent to anyone needs. Be brave & strong because for every problem there is a solution to all. In you situation living in a far place without anyone. Try to be socialize & gain friends here or that country.Maybe you can find something, try to go out.
@ghieptc (2522)
• Philippines
6 Feb 10
I think yo must be brave enough to face the challenge of life & the decision you make. I hope & pray you may find what are you looking for in life. Thanks!!Goodluck!
@cinex44 (22)
• Philippines
12 Feb 10
yup! i strongly agree that you can enjoy life even if your single. I'm single and I'm very satisfied with it. I can do whatever I like, without someone nagging me about something. I love to travel and go out with my friends. As for you crazyenglish.. humans have this ability to adopt to their surroundings. I think your not an exception to that. Just enjoy your friends and colleagues company for now. When the time comes, when your going home to your homeland and won't be able to see your friends anymore. you're gonna miss their company for sure. Enjoy life! ^_^
• Singapore
12 Feb 10
yes..i will..so tmr i will spend the chinese new year eve with my colleague. i think i cant spend it by myself,otherwise i will feel more lonely on such a festival..
@gtloquero (271)
• Philippines
6 Feb 10
Hi crazyenglish. For me,singlehood is more enjoyable than having an intimate relationship with someone. Being single, I can do more things with my friends. I can hang out freely and do things freely. But ofcourse, i understand you, we as human beings there were really come a time that we tend to look for someone to be with moe than friendship. With your situation, it really takes time to heal your wounded past. Godbless you
• Singapore
6 Feb 10
thanks,gtloquero. Actually i hate to be alone, hate shopping alone, watching movie alone, dining alone. i need a companion, sometimes i hang out with my girlfriend,but the feeling is different although i also can feel happy with my girl friend. God bless you too.
• Philippines
8 Feb 10
It only proves crazyenglish that no man is an island. But in my case, I am happy giving more space for myself than being with someone most of the time. It is good to be alone for some times not to isolate ourselves to anybody but to have ample time to meditate and think what is best for us. For me, that's how to keep peace of mind in me.
@derek_a (10874)
7 Feb 10
It must be stressful living alone in a foreign country. I lived alone when I was in my early 20s after a relationship broke up. I was in my own country but 200 miles away from my home town, and that meant I didn't know anybody. However, I worked as a musician every night and where I might have found the nights quite lonely, I did not. I also worked during the day, and after a few weeks I really got to enjoy my own company and living alone. After about a year, I met somebody else and eventually we got married. I don't mind spending time alone when my wife visits her mother these days, but I guess that is different, because I know she will be coming back. I wish you good luck for the future and hope that it will turn out well for you. _Derek
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
thanks for sharing your experiences..i hope i will find my happiness as soon as possible, no matter single or married, happiness is what i want more than anything else.
@Hubfee (665)
• Thailand
7 Feb 10
just don't be playgirl, be honest to yourself, be true happy and never do anything sarcastic. You can enjoy your life. Look for something that you interest and give it all, do the best for your interest.
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
thanks for your kindness to remind me of not being a playgirl. sometimes i really want to give up,especially when im depressed.
• Amman, Jordan
7 Feb 10
of caurse if you single you can enjoy your self by reding, contact with others or to make some thing related with your interrrest. many people lost their time in useless things ( there is a saying in arabic the time as sword if you not cut it the it will cut you. eney body can make alot of things in free time but the matter less people who can plan and arange his time
• Singapore
8 Feb 10
thanks for your famous arabic saying.:)
@tayd88 (205)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 10
hi crazyenglish, When i'm still a bachelor,wow, life are different from now.Carefree,freedom,no commitment & answer to no one kind of life.Still thinks about it after so many years. You are single now so give some time to overcome the sad part of it(i'm sure you will) & enjoy life .Go anywhere or stay up late with your friends or colleagues.You might find someone in time to come. Now i'm married with one daughter and gotta report,report and report whenever or wherever i go,do or whatever.....Even the commitment part are too much-house,car loan credit card,pay this or that....crazy life...never ending paying..... So,take it one thing at a time,as time pass by,you'll find someone perhaps better & live happily ever after.
• Singapore
7 Feb 10
haha...your comment is cute..thank you, tayd..enjoy your married life too. have a great new week!
@atv818 (1980)
• United Arab Emirates
8 Feb 10
My dear, you still have a full life ahead of you. When they say 'No man is an island', that doesn't mean that you have to be dependent on other people just to be happy. Every now and then, it is good to spend time alone. Do the things you want. Be joyous for the other things you have and live life to the fullest
• Singapore
8 Feb 10
i rely too much on my ex-boyfriend..now i learnt a lesson...is it good to spend time alone? i cant enjoy it,maybe it's my own problem. i think it's very strange to watch a movie by myself..
• United States
7 Feb 10
It really does suck sometimes when you have been hurt. You just feel so alone all the time and you see all these happy couples everywhere you look, but you can not let that get to you. You have to go on with your life. There is someone out there for you it's just not your time yet. I felt the way you did for a long, took me 13 years for me to find the person I am with now. I took my mother's advice and quit looking, just concentrated on me and what I wanted to do with my life and he showed up at my door out of the blue. Just enjoy your life, go out, have some fun, even if it is by yourself. The best way to not think about being alone is to go out by yourself, meet some people, make some friends. When you least expect it, when you just do not care anymore than someone special will come along. You don't need someone to make you happy. You need to make yourself happy before you can make someone else happy. No one person can make you happy, only you can do that. Good luck!!!
• Singapore
8 Feb 10
thanks..i will change my attitude to life..i will be positive..