I’ve been single for so long, I don’t think I can be in a relationship again! inews.co.uk/opinion/sing... - ThreadSky

k8lister.bsky.social • 5 days ago

I’ve been single for so long, I don’t think I can be in a relationship again!

https://inews.co.uk/opinion/single-so-long-cant-be-in-relationship-again-3564969?ito=link_share_article-top

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fadingflaneuse.bsky.social•5 days ago

Isn’t freedom amazing!

hildegardhardrada.bsky.social•4 days ago

I so relate to this and I love reading the way you explain how awesome it is to live alone! And friends with benefits works pretty well for the situation as long as you’re clear and honest about it.

ganthorion.bsky.social•5 days ago

I've been single 45 years, I know that'll never change and frankly people aren't worth it.

alexamsterdam.bsky.social•5 days ago

I will take you on...

kitinspace.bsky.social•5 days ago

I’ve been single so long the idea of someone telling me what I can or can’t do with my life fills me with physical dread

ell365.bsky.social•5 days ago

I could not agree more with an article if you paid me £1m. Absolutely spot on.

hsbrumar.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am "recently" single and I have zero desire for any relationship with anyone ever again.

k8lister.bsky.social•5 days ago

Welcome! It’s amazing here!

hsbrumar.bsky.social•5 days ago

I don't have the fear, and my non-desire has nothing to do with the 21-year relationship that ended basically in 2023. I am just over having to deal with anyone else. I am independent, always have been, and I need to return to that. Your piece nails it. And I'm totally fangirling that you replied! 💙

morning-gold.bsky.social•5 days ago

I'm married but this has been my view if I found myself single again. I'm happy in my relationship but I don't have the energy to invest in someone like that ever again.

danielllejp.bsky.social•5 days ago

There will always be cats.

binted.bsky.social•5 days ago

I envy you. If I were to become single again I wouldn't be looking for anyone to share my life, or my home. I'd happily wash my own socks, watch what I want when I want (in peace) and eat cereals for my tea whenever the mood took me 😁

leeeyres.bsky.social•5 days ago

I’ve been married for over 40 years and don’t know where I’d even start if that ended.

peculiarsusan.bsky.social•5 days ago

AMEN.

tanyasin.bsky.social•5 days ago

I am proudly asexual. It’s taken awhile to say this. I’m happily single and also have no desire for intimacy (batteries will do). It then raises the question - why are female sex toys so boring and old school?

francismass.bsky.social•5 days ago

This reminds me of when my marriage broke down and a counsellor asked me, 'other than the marriage how's everything else?'. I'd just begun a series of promotions at work, was buying a house and no longer had to waste time watching TV in the evenings. Haven't had any desire for a relationship since

redmanc86.bsky.social•5 days ago

If anything was to happen to my partner/our relationship, I would not be looking for another one. Only 38 but I would not have the energy!

nobpeck.bsky.social•1 day ago

I really get this. Me and my cat are happy as things are.

raulmckool.bsky.social•5 days ago

Cool if you're a woman. Deemed "a loser" if you're a man.

deniseosborne.bsky.social•5 days ago

Excellent article and I 100% agree.

bluemonkeyape.bsky.social•4 days ago

As a life-long singleton (apart from a six-month ‘blip’), I am so glad I’ve had the time & space to figure myself out, pursue my interests & not be moulded by others. Sadly, when I date, most seem to be intimidated by my independence, rather than see it as a strength. Here’s to being yourself 🥂

davidvincentyancey.bsky.social•4 days ago

Truth. I've grown out of "I'm single, so I need to be with someone!" mentality. There's a lot of pros to being independent and free, but of course, there are cons as well, so I've left the door ajar just in case.

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