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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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classicangel
August 2nd, 2015 4:00pm
It's perfectly fine to be single. You don't need a man to determine your happiness. You're your own happiness, if you can't make yourself happy by doing things alone what makes you think a guy can give you happiness? You need to learn how to be happy with yourself in order for a man to give you happiness.
BillieG
August 2nd, 2015 11:17pm
Some people may not ever want to be in a serious relationship, and that is absolutely fine. It is up to you to decide what you want out of life. You should never do something to make other people happy. Live life the way YOU want to.
ClaireSkies
August 5th, 2015 4:10am
It is COMPLETELY okay to be single forever. Being single is a choice not a responsibility. And believe me, it takes the same amount of courage to be single as it takes to be in a relationship.
delicateShoe76
August 5th, 2015 4:28pm
Not at all, i mean you have to select someone to share your feelings and thoughts. one should not give up hope in finding his/her life partner.
katherinegracee
August 5th, 2015 9:25pm
I think you know yourself the best. If you choose to be single, that is your choice and no one should judge you for that. You are so worthy of a life full of happiness, and if being single is what will make you happy, then you will be happy! :)
beautifulRose92
August 6th, 2015 11:35am
it definiatly ok to be single forever there is no rule in society that says you need to be in a relationship
JayWillis24
August 6th, 2015 7:00pm
yes , it is very okay to be single forever ! you don't need a significant other to make you feel complete .
Anonymous
August 7th, 2015 12:08am
of course it is! but remember nothing is forever, and you have the power to do anything you want. If you're happy with being single then its especially no problem!
listeningandcaring
August 7th, 2015 6:42pm
Yes! There are some people who do not want to be in a relationship, and some people don't actually experience romantic attraction at all. These people are called aromantic. Even if you are not aromantic, it is perfectly fine to be independent! Kudos to you.
Jenniferroseh98
August 7th, 2015 10:15pm
Of course it is! If you want to be single it is your choice. Don't let anyone tell you being single is bad because being single has so many perks.
Anonymous
August 8th, 2015 4:08am
Most people equate having a partner with being desirable and happy. Some even base their own self worth on whether or not they have a relationship. This isn't healthy and no one should desire a relationship for this reason. It has been said that you must love yourself to love others and I believe this to be true. Relationships aren't simple; they flesh out new insecurities in people and show the character flaws of each person. If you are single and happy, good for you! If you are single and unhappy, don't believe that a partner will change any perceptions you have of yourself. It's okay to be single forever.
BellaBoo97
August 8th, 2015 3:42pm
If that is what you choose, of course it is. Its not up to someone else to tell you whats ok with what you choose in life.
JaxTheHumanBeing
August 8th, 2015 8:14pm
Well if that's your choice and you're happy with it then why not. I think it's better to be single than to be in a relationship that doesn't bring you complete happiness. We have to be able to love ourselves and to be independent before we can have a healthy relationship
lovelyOcean15
August 8th, 2015 8:20pm
To me, thats okay to be single forever. Unless I find the right one in my life, otherwise, I would not want to get hurt just because of others.
Anonymous
August 9th, 2015 4:59am
Yes it's OK because not everyone needs a relationship to be happy. If you don't want one then that's perfectly fine because it's your life and you should do what makes you happy.
leanonme93
August 9th, 2015 8:57pm
That all depends on you. Society is ever-changing in what is alright. However if you're alright/not alright with being single, who is to say? Find your pace, and be content with no matter what side you're on!
5thousandmiles
August 9th, 2015 11:56pm
It is perfectly okay, not everyone needs to or wants to be in a relationship. If you enjoy being single then live it up.
Anonymous
August 13th, 2015 12:25am
Well I would leave it to the persons choice because some people would rather be alone and that can be totally fine!
Anonymous
August 13th, 2015 3:45am
I don't find anything wrong with it. But some people, such as parents, expect you to get married and have kids. And it's not about what they want, it's about you.
Staceyjane
August 13th, 2015 1:18pm
That's your choice in life some people are happy being single some people need to be loved to have a purpose in life
Anonymous
August 13th, 2015 9:52pm
If you are happy to be alone, it is okay. But i think everyone need a Listener in all of his/her life.
0LovelyHaven0
August 15th, 2015 9:17am
It is totally okay to be single for as long as "forever" can be described with. You can wait until the right time that you initially feel that you can get back on the dating course and don't eve let anyone push you into it.
Anonymous
October 2nd, 2015 7:24pm
This is a difficult question to answer since everyone is different in their opinions on what they wanna do with their own lives.
StormsandStars
October 18th, 2015 12:32pm
of course, if you want to.
gloriousPresence60
November 13th, 2015 6:10am
yes it is. Its all about Prioritization like what actually want for the self. you are the only person who better understand your challenges and circumstances where u exist...
bratgurl14
November 17th, 2015 6:42pm
well it is but then again its not because you need some one in your life that makes you happy and you dont have no one else you can fall back on that one person
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 10:31am
Yes it is. Do some yoga. relax. Know that you're worth it.
Anonymous
January 5th, 2016 11:59pm
yes, its your choice to single or find someone to love forever. That is a decision you make for yourself.
Anonymous
July 26th, 2016 2:36am
Yes- I have seen nuns that have never had a relationship in their life. It's ok to be single forever if a nun or priest can be single forever.
Anonymous
May 8th, 2017 10:15am
It's okay to be single forever. If you have a good, loving,positive relationship with yourself you may find you're single longer or happy the way you are.