Jagger341 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 It really shouldn't, but it does. I haven't been in an intimate relationship for about 6 months and already it kind of irritates me to still be single. I'd actually rather not try online dating again considering that most people could be using Photoshop for all I know (I sound shallow, I know). Even to this day, watching love scenes on TV shows and movies still depresses me. I even find it hard sleeping at night and often desperately fantasize about having someone there. Should I find a way to cope being single or try to tackle this problem differently? Link to post Share on other sites
Author Jagger341 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Just realized this was posted way early, so bump. Link to post Share on other sites
Mrlonelyone Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I know just how you feel. It's especially hard seeing all the movies and TV that make having a relationship sound like the end all and be all of life. The holidays are the worst. It irritates me to hear this but I find it to be true, people almost never find a real relationship while looking for one. That's not to say that "not looking" is a way to find a RLship, only that you cannot force it. What you can do is think of all the good things about being single. You do not have to compromise about anything.You do not have to do anything you don't want to do.You do not have to worry about getting along with friends or family of theirs.You do not have to deal with them cutting a rank fart in their sleep while in bed next to you after eating a bean burrito. Try to remember that many of the people you see in RLships aren't that happy. You may still get lonely for the good things, the emotional and physical intimacy etc. The truth is only once or twice in any life time is it every really all that good, if your lucky. Link to post Share on other sites
River Rain Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I have a different view point. I'm tired of being single too. I've been alone for 18 years (long story, depression...) I did have a long-distance romance all summer long, but we never met in person, though we'd planned to. We've only been broken up over a month now and I want someone here with me! I want a boyfriend!!! I used to cringe at the idea of OLD for the same reason - people misrepresenting themselves. Afterall, I met my ex online. But I decided to go for it with a fresh perspective and a risk-taking attitude, so I made it my full-time job to be more social and try to meet a guy. I met 3 in the last few weeks, one who is a potential love interest who I actually am on a daily-basis-email thing with. Although I'm a little isolated now, I'll be back in the city in January going to school and I know I'll meet new people there too. I just think that if you want to be in a relationship, you have to try every avenue out there. Of course, you risk getting disappointed, but heck, we only live once right? Link to post Share on other sites
Sun Devil Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Being single for 6 months is nothing. i have been single for my entire life and I am 23 years old. For the past few months, I have been meeting girls, but no results yet. I hate being single. All of the good things about being single do not make up for the bad things. I have tried doing things that I enjoy such as my hobbies. Unfortunatly, nothing I do makes up for the pain I experience being single. I do not use online dating since people are more shallow there. Link to post Share on other sites
spinnyspeaker Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Being single for 6 months is nothing. i have been single for my entire life and I am 23 years old. For the past few months, I have been meeting girls, but no results yet. I hate being single. All of the good things about being single do not make up for the bad things. I have tried doing things that I enjoy such as my hobbies. Unfortunatly, nothing I do makes up for the pain I experience being single. I do not use online dating since people are more shallow there. ^^^ This. I've been single for all but about 2 weeks in my freshman year of highschool (4 years into college now). And now that I've finally gained some confidence and feel like I could ask out anyone in which I felt interested, I can't seem to find anyone. Which is almost as frustrating as having someone I like and not having the courage to ask her out. Sitcoms will be your worst enemy. Hobbies help. Link to post Share on other sites
Sun Devil Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hobbies only help for a while. sooner or later, the demand for a girl will become unbearable. I f I am unable to get a girl, then buying a wife is the next best thing. I really hate being single and would rather die than continue life without love. Link to post Share on other sites
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