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brokeplex:

--- Quote from: stripey on August 16, 2010, 09:56:49 am ---Hello Brokies,

I love the romance of Brokeback Mountain, however I feel deep inside that I am a family of one and so have decided to be single for life (I am 39).
I was wondering if anyone else on this forum can relate?
If so how is life going for you?
My decision has been a very concious one and came after a good deal of self reflection (and also a couple of bad relationships!)
I hope people don't feel  I have given up on love, I have been in love before and believe in it, however I seem to be better suited to the single life and look forward to the years ahead.

Well better get my cat fed and open my soup for one (haha)  :laugh:,

Thanks to all and thanks for reading,

Peter

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your cat likes your soup? I have an older long haired siamese that loves cream of tomato.

I was in the same relationship from my teenage years up to my early 40's. He passed away, I mourned, and met someone. I have been in my second relationship now for nearly 8 years.  It just suits me, although the older I get, the more peace and quiet I seem to need!  :)

Monika:
I´m single and happy about that. I have never been able to see myself in a relationship and I sure ain´t the marrying kind. Don´t want no kids either.

I have grown too used to be able to spend my freetime as I wish

Brown Eyes:

--- Quote from: Buffymon on August 16, 2010, 03:21:14 pm ---I´m single and happy about that. I have never been able to see myself in a relationship and I sure ain´t the marrying kind. Don´t want no kids either.

I have grown too used to be able to spend my freetime as I wish

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Heya,
I very much relate to pretty much everything you say here.  I think it would be very, very difficult for me to adjust to a relationship at this point since I'm so used to being on my own.  And, I absolutely love being independent and having the freedom to do what I want with my time.

I very much like the *idea* of having a long-term girlfriend.  But, the honest reality of living with someone is actually a bit hard for me to imagine.  The idea of marriage does not appeal to me (obviously I believe in gay marriage, but it's not something I'd want within my own relationship with a woman), and I'm very ambivalent about the idea of kids too.  If I had a partner who wanted kids, I wouldn't say no... but it's not something I feel too strongly about personally.

Ellemeno:
I love my single friends.  I love that they are unencumbered and more spontaneous.  I love that there homes are often far more a reflection of them than the melded homes are.

Peter John Shields:
Hello all,

Thank you so much for replying-I was blown away by all your responses and comments. 
I could relate to what everyone was saying, especially the idea of not seeing oneself in a relationship; and also if your happy that's all that counts. 
It's really easy though to start seeing yourself as not completely whole, so for me I almost have to recommit to myself every now and then (if that makes sense).

Thanks all

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