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>>Anong Feelings Ng Single<<
SHARE YOUR STORY BEING A SINGLE
I think the advantages of being in a good long-term relationship vastly outweigh the disadvantages, but on the other hand not all long-term relationships are good.
Some advantages of remaining single:
>If you have a job or a hobby that you find extremely absorbing, you can devote as much time to it as you like without worrying about neglecting your partner.
>You can more easily take advantage of opportunities that require major lifestyle changes, e.g., moving to a different city. Once you're in a long-term relationship, especially a marriage, and
most especially with kids, your ability to drop everything on short notice becomes much more constrained.
>If you're attracted to someone you've just met, you can pursue them without cheating. Even if you don't pursue them, you won't risk feeling guilty or having your partner notice you're spending
an awful lot of time with your eyes pointed in the direction of the person in question.
>You can optimize your living space for your own needs and habits, no need to compromise with another person who has conflicting needs or habits.
A few disadvantages of remaining single:
>Nobody to talk to or go do stuff with on a moment's notice -- of course you still have friends, but it's not the same as having someone who's always nearby.
>You are less financially secure; if you are injured or lose your job, you will have to lean on friends and family.
>Getting sick is kind of a drag when there's nobody to care for you.
>The possibility of long dry spells with no close companionship. Not all of the single people I know are lonely, but almost all of the lonely people I know are single.
>If you want kids, you will raise them as a single parent which can be a challenge.
The advantages notwithstanding, I firmly believe that some people are better suited to marriage or long-term relationships than others. Nobody should be forced to be single, but being forced
by circumstance or social pressure to be in a relationship is just as bad for some people.
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