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Location: LEFPD | Just curious how many on here are single and happy being single? Care to share your story why you are as well. Thanks! |
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Miracle in the Making
Posts: 4013
| i am comfortable with me in my own skin
seriously been single most of my life raised my son figured i would meet someone broke my neck when i was 50 so that is not going to happen even though a lot do i will not
but i am ok with being bymelf
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 Undercover Amish Mafia Member
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Location: Kansas | I have multiple personalities...... |
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Posts: 889
Location: Kansas | I prefer to "Be alone rather than wanting to be" ... think about it. I'm not willing to settle and I also enjoy my own company. |
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| runnin hard - 2016-11-21 4:22 PM I prefer to "Be alone rather than wanting to be" ... think about it. I'm not willing to settle and I also enjoy my own company.
I really like that..
I've honestly gotten to the point I run potential suiters off  |
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 Not Afraid to Work
Posts: 4717
| I am. I don't want a man to be the reason I have x,y and z. I have worked hard for the things I have and am proud of them. I don't want to every feel dependent or reliant on someone because IMO it causes more stress and strain. I want to find the right one and not settling for something less or not right for me because I feel I have to. Maybe I will find him, maybe I wont but it doesn't stop me in my tracks.
I see so many failed, failing or miserable relationships because they settled. Not that the person was lesser of a person but they just weren't the right match. I would prefer to wait for the right one. |
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 To the Left
Posts: 1865
Location: Florida | Lifelong single and still loving it at 61. No one to answer to or ask permission of or tell me what to do. Gets better every day.
As far as help with things I can't do, I hire someone LOL. |
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Posts: 383
Location: Sweet Home Alabama | I'm 22. First and last relationship was in 10th grade and ended badly so I just decided to focus on my horsey dreams. All my friends try to set me up but I'm like nah. Lol I've gotten so comfortable with being by myself. Me and my sister are polar opposites. She's the life of the party, never been alone type of girl. She's 4 years older and I've seen her get hurt a lot, so I think growing up and watching her kinda shaped me into being a "loner". |
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 A Barrel Of Monkeys
Posts: 12972
Location: Texas | Divorced twice, too old to start over. I really enjoy doing my own things, I don't have to visit people I don't like, or go places I'd rather not go.
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: Sweet Home Alabama | stayceem - 2016-11-21 4:54 PM
I am. I don't want a man to be the reason I have x,y and z. I have worked hard for the things I have and am proud of them. I don't want to every feel dependent or reliant on someone because IMO it causes more stress and strain. I want to find the right one and not settling for something less or not right for me because I feel I have to. Maybe I will find him, maybe I wont but it doesn't stop me in my tracks.
I see so many failed, failing or miserable relationships because they settled. Not that the person was lesser of a person but they just weren't the right match. I would prefer to wait for the right one.
Amen to this. Watching so many unhappy couples also makes me not want to rush it. Like, you wouldn't believe the amount of girls my age who have been divorced. I don't think they were truly in love with the guy; I think they were in love with the idea of it all. That's not me. I'm a realist. I want to focus on my career and dreams and hopefully in a few years I'll find a guy who did the same thing. |
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"Heck's Coming With Me"
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Location: Kansas | I've been married over 40 years but am loving reading this thread and the people writing the comments.
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Expert
Posts: 1681
| Twenty-five years of age and never been in a relationship.
With that said, my no relationship boils down to how I witness my mother being treated by my father. I've dated, and can't seem to let anyone in my circle.
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Veteran
Posts: 111
| Im 65 and single for the last 30 years - in looking back I know I didnt really know myself or love myself and so i settled just to be with someone. Id still like to be married but he will have to love raising barrel babies, have a desire to go to NFR, like to dance, enjoy TVG and want to see the K Derby and All American, be a good hand and able to start colts for me, like to dance, not be a smoker, enjoy wine with dinner, not be too old or too young, grown independent kids, own his ranch, - and most importantly Love the Lord! So ok it will take a miracle but why marry someone who isnt going to add to your life or want to do the things you like to do? Better to stay single. |
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 Total Germophobe
Posts: 6437
Location: Montana | I'm happy single. Sometimes I'd like to find a relationship, but I don't want the wrong relationship, so I'm waiting to find the right guy. I've had a couple of relationships, but nothing that ever got really serious. Life is pretty simple and happy this way, and I get to devote most of my free time to my horses and my interests, and I like that. I keep myself really busy, so I sometimes wonder when I would have time for a relationship! LOL. I also have some horse goals I want to accomplish and I want to stay on track with those, and I won't let anyone come between me and my horses or me and my family But this way I can do and have pretty much what I want without anyone's co-approval, and I'm good with that! 
Mostly what I don't like is people (mostly older) who ask if I have a boyfriend/husband, and when I say that I don't, they wonder why and ask questions...and I'm tired of thinking up answers.  I'd like to think up a really good answer for those select few who think its their business whether or not I have an SO and why I don't.
Edited by mtcanchazer 2016-11-21 8:32 PM
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| I'm 26, been in a couple relationships, one was almost serious and I was young so I let him derail me from my horse goals for a little while. I believe everything happens for a reason but it bugs me that I did that. Now I refuse to let a guy distract me from my horsey dreams so I think that has a lot to do with why I'm single. That and I've been single so long at this point that I just love it, not answering to anyone and being able to spend all my money on my horses and pup :)
Most of my friends have kids at this point and I'm so happy for all of them and love their kiddos but... I'm really glad it's not me!  |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 889
Location: Kansas | mtcanchazer - 2016-11-21 8:23 PM I'm happy single. Sometimes I'd like to find a relationship, but I don't want the wrong relationship, so I'm waiting to find the right guy. I've had a couple of relationships, but nothing that ever got really serious. Life is pretty simple and happy this way, and I get to devote most of my free time to my horses and my interests, and I like that. I keep myself really busy, so I sometimes wonder when I would have time for a relationship! LOL. I also have some horse goals I want to accomplish and I want to stay on track with those, and I won't let anyone come between me and my horses or me and my family But this way I can do and have pretty much what I want without anyone's co-approval, and I'm good with that!
Mostly what I don't like is people (mostly older) who ask if I have a boyfriend/husband, and when I say that I don't, they wonder why and ask questions...and I'm tired of thinking up answers. I'd like to think up a really good answer for those select few who think its their business whether or not I have an SO and why I don't.
Edited by runnin hard 2016-11-21 8:42 PM
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I just read the headlines
Posts: 4483
| Its really nice to see so many of you happy in your own skin. Not all of us have to be moms or wives. I always feel bad for girls whose families bug them about marrying or having babies. I am married and a mom - it was the right thing for me, but my daughter isn't sure she wants babies and I am fine with that. I am so proud of her because she is a strong independent woman who works hard for what she wants. |
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 Proud to be Deplorable
Posts: 1929
| mtcanchazer - 2016-11-21 8:23 PM
I'm happy single. Sometimes I'd like to find a relationship, but I don't want the wrong relationship, so I'm waiting to find the right guy. I've had a couple of relationships, but nothing that ever got really serious. Life is pretty simple and happy this way, and I get to devote most of my free time to my horses and my interests, and I like that. I keep myself really busy, so I sometimes wonder when I would have time for a relationship! LOL. I also have some horse goals I want to accomplish and I want to stay on track with those, and I won't let anyone come between me and my horses or me and my family But this way I can do and have pretty much what I want without anyone's co-approval, and I'm good with that!
Mostly what I don't like is people (mostly older) who ask if I have a boyfriend/husband, and when I say that I don't, they wonder why and ask questions...and I'm tired of thinking up answers. I'd like to think up a really good answer for those select few who think its their business whether or not I have an SO and why I don't.
Just tell the old farts that you have a man friend but you don't let him out of the cage every often LOL Just live your life on your own terms and this is from an old fart LOL
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 762
Location: NC | Im single, and when asked why I usually reply i have high priorities. Ive been in a relationship before but dont mind being single. One day I'd like to find the right one but until then I persue my dreams and take care of my priorities. |
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 Take a Picture
Posts: 12838
| I seem to attract the freeloaders and the ones looking for a home so until I find one that is self supporting, I will be happy by myself.
The biggest freeloader goes to most barrel races around here. I notice he always has a friend with him who I am sure is footing the bill at least for that day. |
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