"Someone recently mentioned this quote to me, and I replied, "Same." Then I went home, stretched out on my couch and probably read a book or watched one of the numerous TV shows on my ever-growing list of things to stream. This is what many of my evenings look like, and while many people might find this existence lonely, I find it glorious."
"I'm 41. Most of my friends are married or in long-term relationships. I'm single, have been for quite a while, and am quite content with the situation. That wasn't always the case. From high school to my early 30s, I stressed about finding a partner. Because that's what you do, isn't it? You pair up. You take on life with a partner, because who can handle this mess alone?"
I'm 41 and single, and I am content with that status. I have dated various people but never wanted to settle down with any of them. I never wanted children, so marriage was not appealing. After years of worry about finding a partner, I discovered that being single can offer rich opportunities for companionship. I turned to a wider network for support and friendship, which led to deeper relationships. Evenings spent alone reading or watching television feel glorious rather than lonely. Relocating to Dublin once triggered intense loneliness, but building connections there reinforced that single life can be full.
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