Do you really believe everybody needs a partner to be happy and satisfied?

[bostonterrier]

I thought so, but not anymore, I used to get depressed seeing other people together when I was alone, i mean it's nice to have someone to be with, share the bills and the bed...etc, but happiness is all in your mind.

[DannyMason]

I thought so, but not anymore, I used to get depressed seeing other people together when I was alone, i mean it's nice to have someone to be with, share the bills and the bed...etc, but happiness is all in your mind.

 

...or in a syringe.

[CarrieT]

Nope - I have a lot of friends (of all ages) who are quite content not being in relationships.

 

My oldest single friend is in his mid-60s. We dated briefly and while there was mutual attraction, he admitted that he was quite set in his bachelor ways and liked his single life.

[TouchedByViolet]

Yes and no. At times in life I have been perfectly happy single and other times I have been sad/depressed. I don't think you can force yourself to be happy if you are lacking a relationship and want it.