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I'm closer to the $50.00 a week but I never and I do mean never eat out. My Starbucks once a week Soy Latte is my treat (and I didn't even get one this week :( )
I live alone. But then as long as I have kitties I'm not alone. I do not get lonely. I do feel very isolated sometimes though. I like doing what I want when I want. No one to bother me.
The single life can be more isolating and expensive though. Two can live almost as cheaply as one. But then my hobbies are pretty cheap and I don't have anyone who wants expensive toys. I like to knit, sew and embroider.
moremojo, I'm really with you on that down time too. Since I work as an RN by the end of my three long shifts I have had it. The only company I really need for a time has fur and a tail.
lonelyinbbm:
--- Quote from: notBastet on September 11, 2007, 09:04:03 pm ---goody! so far no one has said they spend less than me, so I am go to try real hard to let go of any excess guilt regarding what I spend on food... (I am always like, "Dang, maybe I should have paid a little more on the credit card bills, and endulged in a little less chocolate, or fruit, or wine...")
::)
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Hi nb. I'm new on this site and saw this topic and thought it was interesting. I probably spend about $50/week, but I don't eat out either. Whatever I buy, I use up and I shop about every 3 weeks. I also buy bottled water which is included in that $50. I figure if I buy good fresh vegies and fruit, that is much better for me than buying other foods that are not nutritious like chips and candy. I can even rationalize ice cream because there is some food value there. ;D My weakness.
I am a single woman too. I have been single since 1986 when my second husband died suddenly at age 42. It has been so long now - not to mention that I'm set in my ways - I don't really think I would be interested in anyone to live with - maybe dating for dinner, a movie, dancing. But, much as I hate to admit it, I can't imagine "cuddliing" with a man my age. I am 65 y/o and the guys I see who are my age are very unattractive to me. Of course, it might also be because I've never dated men my age - I was 43 when my husband died. ::) The other problem is that men don't seem to evolve like women IMO. I haven't met one yet that would understand my obsession with BBM. In my age group, they are too threatened. Correct me if I'm wrong and haven't given guys a chance. I'd love your input. I have basically given up altogether and am telling myself that I'm satisfied with just being alone.
Thanks for listening.
mvansand76:
--- Quote from: lonelyinbbm on September 14, 2007, 06:11:11 am ---Hi nb. I'm new on this site and saw this topic and thought it was interesting. I probably spend about $50/week, but I don't eat out either. Whatever I buy, I use up and I shop about every 3 weeks. I also buy bottled water which is included in that $50. I figure if I buy good fresh vegies and fruit, that is much better for me than buying other foods that are not nutritious like chips and candy. I can even rationalize ice cream because there is some food value there. ;D My weakness.
I am a single woman too. I have been single since 1986 when my second husband died suddenly at age 42. It has been so long now - not to mention that I'm set in my ways - I don't really think I would be interested in anyone to live with - maybe dating for dinner, a movie, dancing. But, much as I hate to admit it, I can't imagine "cuddliing" with a man my age. I am 65 y/o and the guys I see who are my age are very unattractive to me. Of course, it might also be because I've never dated men my age - I was 43 when my husband died. ::) The other problem is that men don't seem to evolve like women IMO. I haven't met one yet that would understand my obsession with BBM. In my age group, they are too threatened. Correct me if I'm wrong and haven't given guys a chance. I'd love your input. I have basically given up altogether and am telling myself that I'm satisfied with just being alone.
Thanks for listening.
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Welcome to Bettermost, lonelyinbbm! I'm one of the two moderators on the forum How We Live, the other being Kelda and if you have any questions, please let me know by sending me a PM!
Hope you enjoy your stay here!
:) Mel
lonelyinbbm:
--- Quote from: Snavel del Snuit on September 14, 2007, 07:04:43 am ---Welcome to Bettermost, lonelyinbbm! I'm one of the two moderators on the forum How We Live, the other being Kelda and if you have any questions, please let me know by sending me a PM!
Hope you enjoy your stay here!
:) Mel
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Thanks for the welcome Mel. I've been "lurking" around for awhile so I am pretty familiar with the site. L
Brown Eyes:
Hi lonelyinbbm,
It's great to see you posting here. :)
I think the issue of being "set in your ways" is really interesting... I definitely feel the same way about myself in terms of my daily routines and the way I live my life. It presents an interesting conflict to me. There are many moments when I think it would be great to have a partner and I feel like I should be making more efforts to get out there and try to meet people, but then a lot of the times I just don't really want to or I'm resistant to the idea of having another person involved in my life in a constant way. I've never lived with a significant other (and I'm 32), so I can only imagine that it would be really hard for me to get used to that now.
:-\
Anyway, I think the whole general issue of getting "set in our ways" is probably a pretty common and major issue for singles.
cheers,
Amanda
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