Celebrate Your Singlehood HERE

[Samurai_Writer]

OK, I've had enough of the whiny posts about how all women are manipulative, shallow bitches and all men are ... manipulative, shallow bitches. So, this thread is to tell me what you LOVE about being single! I'll start first.

I can eat what I want, when I want. If I don't feel like cooking, I don't have to. If I feel like having just a salad for dinner, no one complains. I get to buy whatever type of groceries I like! That's a big one, after raising boys for 20 years. When they visit now, they complain about all the healthy, organic food in my fridge and the lack of meat in my freezer. LOL

I get the whole bed to myself without having to worry about someone stealing the covers, bumping into me, or snoring in my ear. The most I have to worry about is a cat curling up beside me once in a while. Said cats are also great cuddlers who demand nothing in return except food and a fresh litter box.

I can spend my time on hobbies and interests that I really enjoy. Currently, I am working on improving my photography skills, and spend time modelling, playing piano, building and staffing on a MUSH, reading, do volunteer work, and more. I couldn't do that if I lived with someone and was in a relationship.

And, finally, I love to travel and go camping, and can do so whenever I like, without having to take someone else's schedule into consideration. Just pack up the car and go!

Peace,
Bella

[neuvocat]

1. You can scratch your underbelly with the salad fork,

and no one will be there to yell at you for it.

[Samurai_Writer]

10. Well, that's true...

although I was hoping we couldn't get into the really disgusting habits some of we single people can do while home alone...

[mike_c]

2. all of the above, sister....

And frankly, I am VERY happy being single. I'll add: being able to identify and work on my own personal issues in an uncluttered head space.

[Samurai_Writer]

11. I hear that, Mike

Getting to work on myself emotionally, intellectually, and physically is one of the major benefits of being single, IMO.

[politicaholic]

3. I am staying eternally single...

My life isn't much different. I've been taking a class here and there, my cat also curls up with me, and I can be naked for a whole 24 hour period in my flat and nobody says crap to me.

I'm with you sister, I've been single for 7 years now and it's great.

:hi:

[Samurai_Writer]

12. I complete agree!

The whole wandering around the house naked is SO freeing after having to live with my sons for so long. Just have to make sure my blinds are closed first. :)

[Skittles]

4. I AM ACCOUNTABLE TO NO ONE

I LOVE IT THAT WAY :thumbsup:

[tjdee]

5. I have a kid, so most of that doesn't count for me, LOL.

Actually, being single with a kid really sucks.

Um, wait--this is supposed to be a HAPPY thread, LOL!

Okay--I'm glad I'm single so I don't have to deal with someone else's bad moods/temper/eating all the cheez-its.

[Samurai_Writer]

9. Been there and done that, tjdee

believe me, I know exactly what you're going through! I raised my boys by myself, and it was SO HARD... but had a great outcome, for them and for me. :)

Hugs,
Bella

[matcom]

6. YEAH BABY!!!

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[biscodawg]

7. oh matcom, does the fun ever end for you?

:silly:

on topic:

Go all you single people! :hi:

[matcom]

8. not usually

even after a 13 hour day i somehow manage :silly:

[hickman1937]

13. I never again have to listen to someone say

"I love you but..." And I could never get used to "where are you going, and when will you be back?" I've got both kids with me and a foot long shopping list in my hand and it's my only day off. :nuke: Alone is easier.

[KG]

14. yeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww

that's how i celebrate my singlehood. :)

[Wetzelbill]

15. I can read and write all I want!

That's all I ever do anyway.

I can stretch out in my bed! Yay!

[Lady Effingbroke]

16. Drinking milk/juice and eating ice cream straight from the carton.

Why dirty up a bowl - that ice cream is yours and yours alone!!!

Spending hours on DU and nobody complaining! :7

[NMMNG]

17. With my screwy work schedule I'm thrilled to be single

It would be very hard to work my life around somebody else--it's hard enough to work my own needs into my work schedule.

I can also hog the covers as well as the entire bed. I can go to bed when I want and get up when I want. Plus I don't have to worry about any indelicate noises I might make.

My meals are my own-no planning menus around somebody elses tastes or whims. If I suddenly don't feel like whatever is in the fridge or pantry(which is unusual) I can run out for something different.

I don't have anybody monitoring my habits. Nobody knows I spend so much time on DU, asks why I have so many subscriptions to political magazines, where I'm going when I leave the house, yadda yadda yadda.

Yeah, I like being single.

[Heidi]

18. It was a good time. (nt)

[Samurai_Writer]

19. Kick for the morning crowd *NT*

[xmas74]

20. Being single is great (most of the time).

Being a single mom is really hard. I'm raising my daughter w/o any contact from her father.
I enjoy not having him around. My daughter and I can eat ice cream out of a carton together (she thinks this is a huge treat). We try to have balanced meals on a nightly basis but sometimes we just want to have sardines and mustard on whole wheat crackers(we'll buy some mini gherkins and call them our veggie for the evening). I could never do that w/ her father. He would have expected a large meal complete w/ a homemade dessert. We get to watch girlie shows together like Gilmore Girls (he never would have allowed that. We would have had to watch whatever he decided instead). I can wear my most comfortable tshirts to sleep in and never hear a complaint(he always expected lingerie).
I wouldn't mind having someone around but only if they were the "right" person (meaning: someone who could compliment our lives). Right now, I just don't feel like looking. I've been in too many bad relationships. I'm more comfortable where I am at right now.