are you in a relationship or are you on your own?

[Bornonthecusp]

I've been in a relationship for the last two years of my journey (on and off) I've left a couple of times due to distrust of myself and most definitely him. It's brought a lot of my insecurities up but also helped me to face the root cause of my issues (loss/hurt of course) The only thing is we're both insecure which makes the foundation of our relationship as such and there's not much trust (especially since he cheated which he won't even admit, though we both know is true) I think i'm coming to terms with the fact I don't see his ideal anymore, or what I hoped for for our relationship. I see the reality, I feel it now. I used to be idealistic and hopeful about people but I don't often see the good in anyone anymore. However, we say we'll take steps to be better, so time will tell...

[Honza]

Some really sad stories here....

[xlookex]

I am happily single and enjoy owning my life :)

[anadybella]

I'm happy because I'm in relationship.

I've had many relationships but I am happier on my own,(with my 3 cat's).

[LadyVictoria]

I've been married for 15 years. I have a boyfriend of 4 years And I have a first date with a lovely woman planned for Monday.

I practice polyamory/ethical non-monogamy. I'm never single yet always available.

I'm very happy with my lifestyle choice.

[mjd-healingjourney]

I'm married, but separated for about 8 years. We were together for almost 20 years. I have not been dating or had any special friends in that time. I doubt I will ever try again as far as that's concerned.

[Hologram8]

I used to think that I might want to be in a relationship with someone -- but then I realized that I'm just going to get old and no one want's to deal with that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7If9...ature=youtu.be

I consider myself to be an old man -- I have given up on the idea --
I just try to preserve my health and make life easier for myself in my old age -
I don't see anything wrong with finding an activity partner who is interested in health and longevity --- but a lot of people aren't interested in such things

the desire for a relationship would just distract me from what needs to be done on a daily basis - to make this as easy on myself as I can -- I used to do stuff for other people putting them before myself - but it's not the way --- I have to take care of myself -- if the right someone came along - that would be a truly rare event -- I wouldn't even know what to think about it

I have been single for at least 41 years of my life - I was married for a brief moment when I was young --- one relationship total
I had a lady friend that I spent the days with for a few months when I was homeless - but she was pretty mean --- actually my wife was also pretty mean

at least I still have my kung fu movies

https://www.youtube.com/c/WuTangCollectionDope/videos

[Altair]

Originally Posted by Hologram8

I consider myself to be an old man -- I have given up on the idea --
I just try to preserve my health and make life easier for myself in my old age -
I don't see anything wrong with finding an activity partner who is interested in health and longevity --- but a lot of people aren't interested in such things

I'm of the same mind. By now I consider myself too old and I'm just focussed on living with my body.. Though I have to say 'longevity' by itself isn't a worthwhile goal when you'd end up old and lonely. Who will take care of the old single people? The current pensioners are pretty much the last generation that will receive care in an elderly home. In my generation alone around 20/30% are (long term) singles so that's going to be an interesting challenge in the future for society to deal with.

[AaronStar]

I'm terrified of relationships.
I love Archangel Michael too much to let anyone enter my life.
I thought I had low self-esteem and that's why it repulsed my partners, but now I've started thinking my heart lies elsewhere. In another realm, with someone I miss way too much.
It's a bit tiring to miss someone THAT much, someone you won't ever see in your lifetime.
I guess I always chose people who weren't engaged with interest towards me enough, even before I "met" Michael.
I don't know the reason, though.
I used to have deep feelings towards people in this world but I've suffered due to one-sidedness and now these feelings are drained.
I only feel true love for beings from the beyond.
Maybe it's wrong but it's how it is.
I don't say I'm happy with how it ended up being but I do feel loved a lot, and I feel their presence quite well, I even feel their moods telephatically.
But it is not enough, darn it.