1) I have the freedom to come and go as I please. This is an incredible way to live with out having to always consult with another person about my every decision. If I want to leave the house, I just get my keys and leave. If I want to purchase something, I may do so with out having to seek out another's approval.
2) I am able to leave certain areas of the house a mess if I choose to. Generally for the most part I keep things in order but there are times when I will leave a few things on the floor or a pile of papers on the dining room table for a few days.
3) I can be late paying a bill or two if I do not have the money without constant nagging from someone else. Living life without another's expectations is a freedom that I have not had for the past twenty years.
4) I am always in control of what gets watched on the TV!
5) I can do what ever I want, whenever I choose, without having the slightest though of what someone else may think
Reasons To Stay Single
I am in my early forties now and have decided to stay single. After experiencing two divorces, the decision was not a difficult one to make. For a little over three years now I have been able to live life alone. In this short span of time I have discovered some very good reasons for staying single that I would like to share.There are so many other positive reasons to stay single in my case. One of which includes the challenge financial independence. Ever since the age of 20 I have shared expenses with someone else. Now that I am not enmeshed with someone and dependent upon there special gifts in this area I am able to learn many things about finances for my self. The benefits of not having a partner are great and the disadvantages are short lived whenever they come to mind. My choice to stay alone is filled with perfectly tailored benefits just for me.
There are many other benefits of staying single and one alternative that I have discovered is online dating. I can turn on the relationship and turn it off with the click of a mouse and still be able to come and go as I please. Of course sometimes I experience the pain of lonliness but I stay connected with many friends and I also have three beautiful children. When I was going through my second divorce a close friend of mine told me that I would be a looney man if I didn't have my three children.
Making a choice to stay single isn't really all that difficult. It' is just something that we have to get used to. For me, I find that staying connected with social groups like Alanon family groups help a lot. Alanon is loaded with great people who are learning how to live life on life's terms. Although the fellowship is designed for friends and family members of alcoholics, I have found that the principles are priceless when applied to everyday living. Another place that I also have found to be good for meeting people and socializing is my local church. We have at our fellowship an actual "Church Singles Group" in Florida. There is a huge annual retreat that is held in a camp called Lake Yale every year. During this long weekend I am able to identify with other singles from all over the state of Florida and make lasting friendships.
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