Is living alone bad?

it's tough but it's peaceful. less dramatic but with challenges, of course. don't give up yet

We have a friend who is in her 70s and single. She is incredibly busy with all sorts of activities and interests. It would only be boring if you let it be.

From your title living alone is not bad at all. If that is what makes you feel comfortable and happy at the moment then stay where you are and don’t let anyone else dictate what you should be at this time of your life. I wouldn’t advice that you rush yourself into a new relationship if you have not totally moved on from your previous relationship as it can just spiral out into falling in the same situation with your previous relationship. Deal by healing with your current hurts and learn to love and forgive yourself and move on to learn more about yourself. After you learn that then perhaps you can try to love others and trust once more stronger and braver than what you once were.

I live alone, and don’t have a boyfriend. I get lonely sometimes, but a lot of that is due to my health and literally not being able to get out as much as I want to. If God sees fit to send me a husband then great! However, I can be happy by myself. It’s possible for you too, but don’t give up. When your heart heals your potential husband could be right around the corner.

I'm sorry... Life is only boring if you let it be boring. I have been divorced for 32 years from Pretty's mom. Then I married again for one year and divorced again. I fill my time with friends, books, watching interesting movies and talking with friends on myLot. Pretty also fills some of that time. Pretty and I used to travel, go to amusement parks, go fishing, throw parties and entertain friends at home. I have hobbies that are entertaining to me... You will find somebody else if you give yourself time. Don't settle for someone just because you're alone and scared of being alone. Don't worry about being alone. You have family and friends to fill your time and work can also fill some of your time.

Maintaining a good long-term relationship isn't easy. If you're still unsure, my advice is to work away from home and rarely return to your village. That's my principle: if he no longer fights for us, it's better to be alone, if time permits.

I have read that living alone isn't bad for a person. And, even if you did want a man in your life again you may not be ready for one for a long time. I think the only time living alone is bad is if you are lonely. There is a big difference between being a lone and being lonely. Everyone is different and some do better on their own rather than living with others.

I have never lived completely alone. I've always lived around people in some form. I also love and am happily married. Have been for eight years. My husband and I believe love can't be forced, but for it to work, you have to be open to it. Dating is part of the process for some people, but in order to find that special someone you need to meet people and if you want a romantic life-long partner, you need to get to know them. But.... here's the thing, if there's someone out there, you'll know when you meet. Just don't force anything, stay open with the idea, or don't. Your choice. Don't allow one bad experience ruin any chances you might have.

Well, it depends... I was single for five years before I met my current partner. I certainly enjoyed being able to do whatever I wanted whenever I wanted without having to explain myself to anybody. On the other hand you are totally dependent on yourself for everything, and that can get difficult if you are ill, for example. It's not good to be completely alone, you need friends. A lot also depends on the society where you live. In some places single people are not exactly shunned, but tend not to be invited to things. For example I remember an American friend telling me that when she was divorced, even people she regarded as friends stopped inviting her to dinner while other couples were invited... then when she met someone else and became part of a couple again, the invitations restarted! I was a bit taken aback by that, it isn't like that here, how about there? I would try to forget about finding a partner, just go out and do other things which you enjoy and/or find meaningful. It is possible that you may find someone that way when you least expect it, but if you don't that's OK too, you will hopefully make friends and feel that you are doing something worthwhile and you won't just be wasting your life moping about the lack of a man!

Life being single is average but I manage in being happy living with my relatives.

I got married at the age of 27, and going strong for nearly fifty years. Divorce was almost never fifty years ago. Now things have changed with women getting educated as men and cherishing their independence. So, one has to be wary in getting married as some change after marriages for the worse, take things for granted. Being loved is a basic need in our lives. I am sure you will meet someone special soon. I have been let down by people, but I recover soon with a take it is their problem, not mine. Wish you well.

Yours is the age for romance but be careful. If you don't get a like minded person don't rush. It's better to live alone than marry the wrong person.

Self love is important love yourself and be happy with the choices that you make for yourself.

I can understand your pain.There will be some one for you definitely ..fall in love again.nothing wrong in that.I know it is not that easy to accept.. but nothing wrong and nothing is important than our inner peace.May you meet the right person this time. And It is even more self worthy to live without a partner.There are hurdles in every relation which costs our mental peace, time, and health too...I don't like any relation today..whatever happend is happend for your wellness only....Hope you get well soon.Engage with more friends .but only friends who don't always remind you about this..

Well, this is a difficult question but I strongly believe that everyone should consider his or her well-being first. Some relations or marriage can hurt you more than you feel hurt being alone. In fact, many people in marriage end up regretting for having in the union they found themselves in. Still, I can attest, living a lonesome life can be very boring. Humans are meant to be social. When you stay alone, there is risk to get into depression and find no help in time. What I can advise you is to take some time, date carefully, get used to a person then settle with the person. There will be challenges but I am sure if you understood each other while dating, you will mutually overcome the challenges and live well.

For me, l can say that living alone, is not a bad thing at all Like l really enjoyed when l was in school. There is really a thrill in planning for one's self.