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Is it okay to be single forever?

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Is it okay to be single forever?
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braveasanoun
July 18th, 2015 8:06pm
"Okay" is subjective. It's what YOU feel it is "okay". If you feel like being single forever then it is okay for you. But there might be multiple reasons for this feeling. Like you could have fear of intimacy which makes you think that you want to be single forever. If you believe that you want to be single forever for reasons such as being afraid of getting hurt or rejection, then that's not healthy because you are suppressing your need to date another person. If you truly think that you are not attracted to any person neither romantically nor sexually then of course it's okay to be single.
tranquilityoblivion
July 19th, 2015 1:59am
If it makes you happy I don't see why not. There's not a rule saying you must date and there are no consequences for doing so.
strawberryRose81
July 22nd, 2015 4:08am
yes its fine to be single. I know there are people out there that want people to love, I understand why. its the best feelings, to know that there is always going to be someone there and that you have your life to share with someone you love. but its not that bad that someone is single its about how they look at it, someone can say i'm all alone now im single.. not true! theres so many people feeling the some you are, so you not! and you have you family. you just need to think being single in a good way! it helps so much.
Anonymous
July 22nd, 2015 11:20am
Yes. I mean it is nice to be love and be loved, however their are some people who are not willing to show feelings or intrested in love
DinaRoss
July 22nd, 2015 9:00pm
If that's what makes you happy! You don't need anyone to make you happy, you're your own best friend
Ashley2k18
July 23rd, 2015 1:42am
Yes it's okay to be single forever, because you focus more on yourself. You know what you bring to the table as well.
animelover92
July 23rd, 2015 3:53am
Personally I would want to find my soul mate but everyone does not feel the same. I feel if someone is comfortable being by themselves then its okay in my opinion.
Thanks4Calling
July 23rd, 2015 9:42am
Yes. One does not necessarily need another person to find fulfilment. It is okay to live independently. To seek out interests and build a life for yourself.
Anonymous
July 23rd, 2015 3:05pm
Of course, as long as it makes you happy. Personal happiness and fulfillment should not depend on another person, although there is also nothing wrong with strong relationships with partners
Anonymous
July 24th, 2015 7:02am
For me, it is okay to be single forever. Married is optional. Both have advantage and disadvantage.
YourTrueFriend91
July 24th, 2015 5:53pm
Yes, it is better to be alone than to be with wrong preson lifetime. But we always found someone who is having near likes and dislikes like us. Always try to have pure,honest,sensible and mature relationship.
DayDreamer70
July 25th, 2015 12:19am
There is absolutely nothing wrong with being single and if you feel like you want to be then thats ok to, do what makes you happy.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2015 5:19am
It is perfectly fine to stay single. If that's what you want then go for it. If you are saying this because you feel you'll never find anyone keep your head up there is someone out there for you right now just might not be your time
clariageorge
July 25th, 2015 5:48am
Of course it is okay to be single forever! You control your own fate, it is important however that you are happy with the life you live and that you surround yourself with loved ones. Whether that be friends or family.
Quakey
July 25th, 2015 6:01pm
Of course. Your relationship status is ultimately your choice. If you choose to be single, be single. There's no requirement for relationship status.
Anonymous
July 25th, 2015 11:55pm
It is perfectly fine if you are single forever, you don't need to depend on anyone else. All you need is yourself.
brightPink59
July 26th, 2015 4:33am
Well it depends on what you would like to do with your life. If you feel its the right route to go. Than go ahead.
Uisge
July 26th, 2015 10:40pm
Of course it is OK. You don't need a man/woman in your life to complete you. We come into this world alone and leave it alone.
Anonymous
July 27th, 2015 11:53pm
If you want to be single forever, so be it. You are you and you do not need anyone to define who you are. If being single means being happy for you, then that's okay. Be happy and be you.
Petal52
July 29th, 2015 12:30pm
Its okay, as long as you think its okay. It's whatever you feel is best for you. However, don't hold back as having a partner can make you feel so much stronger and can enhance your life, its just finding the right one. If you can't find that one, don't over think it. You're unique and you deserve someone who's perfectly matched to you :) But whatever you want to do is okay. It's your life, you do with it what you choose! :) x
Anonymous
July 30th, 2015 5:17am
As long as you're okay with that, yes! Life is about what makes -you- happy, not what anyone else thinks they need to feel fulfilled in life.
LOV1NGCH1CK
July 30th, 2015 7:51pm
Yes its perfectly okay to be single. If u prefer to be single its not a bad thing. Sometimes even some relationships are not good either. So its all depends on how u feel.
EmmyRose
July 30th, 2015 9:17pm
Yes of course it is okay to be single! Its no better company than your own. You will be totally fine single
Anonymous
July 31st, 2015 7:12am
There's nothing wrong being single forever, our own company is enough to keep us lively throught our life if we know what we really want from it.
MonkeyMaster
July 31st, 2015 7:16am
Yes it is okay to be single forever. Sometimes it's a choice, sometimes it's not. Don't put pressure on yourself. The most important is to know who you are, to find the best parts of you and to love them. That's one of the 1000000000 path to happiness and it's possible to be single and happy.
DrCoco
July 31st, 2015 7:17am
It is not a matter okay or not okay, but it concern about what is YOUR GOAL in your life. There is no problem to be single forever. I have a relative who is still single up 'til now. He is in mid 40s. He is enjoying his life doing his work (a.k.a his hobbies) He looks more happy and joyful than married people, occupied with their family life. If you could achieve your life goal in single player, why not? As long as you are happy and able to enjoy your life fully, there's absolutely no problem being single. Find your goal in life and go for it. Run for it Single/Double? It's up to you. It's your life
Ali
August 1st, 2015 1:14am
Definitely! It's all about what makes you comfortable. For some people that means being alone, and that's okay. You don't always need someone else to make you happy.
goodlife90
August 1st, 2015 4:49pm
It depend, if single can you feel complete and happy, then its okay. its rare, but it possible! I would not recommend it, it just it is okay.
GoodMoon
August 1st, 2015 11:35pm
Of course! There is no reason to be in a relationship if you decide that relationships aren't for you. There are many people who decide to be "single forever".
Anonymous
August 1st, 2015 11:57pm
Are you really expecting anyone to say no to this question? What is this, 1915? "No, old maids lead apes in hell!"