Pros and cons of being single

[ThisIsMe123]

I know plenty of married people who complain of the same things.

Makes you wonder why they are still married.

 

[( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Makes you wonder why they are still married.

Maybe children are still in the house.

 

[( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

pro: being able to post in CF Singles
con: banished to find other things on the internet to do with my time.

 

[ThisIsMe123]

Maybe children are still in the house.

That shouldn't stop them, tons of people out there the divorce with kids.

 

[James of Arc]

Pros of being single. I havent taken a bath in a week and there is nobody to complain about it.

Con of being single, there is nobody to kick me in the butt and tell me to take a shower.

Fact is its easy to get use to being alone but we always desire a mate so having a mate must be better over all.

 

[( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Pros of being single. I havent taken a bath in a week and there is nobody to complain about it.

Con of being single, there is nobody to kick me in the butt and tell me to take a shower.

Fact is its easy to get use to being alone but we always desire a mate so having a mate must be better over all.

Haven't taken a bath in a week? No sir, that's not a pro, it's just nasty.

 

[James of Arc]

Haven't taken a bath in a week? No sir, that's not a pro, it's just nasty.

I have been in a semi truck doing nothing but drive and work for 14 hours a day for 3 straight weeks now. Usually i take at least 2 showers a week while out on the road but i have been driving so long everyday and i have not made it to a truck stop with showers in a long time. Believe me i want one.

 

[timewerx]

pro: being able to post in CF Singles

That alone makes it worth being single!

 

[SnowyMacie]

Pro of being single: not having to be mindful of texts at work.

 

[Caleb86]

pros of being single:
more motivated to be in shape
more video game time
no worrying about a partner
more time to work on self
spending more time with family

cons of being single:
occasional depression due to loneliness
hugs and affection
shopping buddy
someone to tell you how your day went
support
love

 

[.Mikha'el.]

I have a tough time finding any positives some days.

 

[RayofSun]

Pros:
-You can be more selfish with your free time.
-All decisions are your own. You don't necessarily have to answer to anyone else.
-You can focus on yourself and self improvement.
-You can truly get to know yourself and discover your likes and interests because you have a lot of time to try different things.

Cons:
-You miss loving someone
-You miss having that other person to bounce ideas, thoughts and life off of.
-You miss sharing life with someone else.

 

[blackribbon]

Pros...except for work, my time is my time...anything I obligate myself to is my choice (I have this luxury for two weeks while my kids are visiting grandparents and family).

 

[( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

pro: lovin' everbody regardless if they're male or female
con: knowing boundaries due to being married and having to slow my roll on lovin the latter ^

 

[morse86]

There are no pros.

 

[Lost4words]

For me, i never have to share my basket with anyone! Or my bowl. Plus, i get all the treats and hugs and kisses! Human breath is not nice though! Yuk!

 

[Trey Veston]

Oops.

 

[Servant68]

Married for 20 years, then single for a couple, then a couple of brief relationships, and now back in one that seems to be for real, I have some perspective, lol.

Pros of singleness:
1. Way, way cheaper! I went out to dinner maybe once every couple of weeks. Now it's twice a week. And her birthday and Valentine's day within a week of each other? Ouch.
2. Much easier time management. Of course I was always respectful of spending the appropriate amount of time with friends and family, but now there is someone that I want to be with every waking moment and can't stop thinking about. It complicates how you plan your weeks.
3. Grocery shopping and meal planning was easier.
4. House could be messy and hardly thought about it.
5. Not worrying about saying something that will be misinterpreted.
6. Not worrying about getting hurt, or let down, or lied to, or used. Basically, not vulnerable at all, emotionally.

Cons:

1. Just an empty feeling when out enjoying nature and wishing there was someone to share it with.
2. Not having an advocate and partner to share with, laugh with, and cry with.
3. Lack of physical intimacy. Not necessarily sex, but just the wonderful experience of holding hands, hugging, cuddling, and stroking their hair.
4. No motivation to clean my house and keep laundry caught up. My house now looks and smells sooo much better.
5. Very conscientious of personal hygiene. I mean before, I was always clean and looked nice, but now I am constantly worried about it and brushing my teeth multiple times a day, checking the mirror, etc.
6. Didn't look for new and fun experiences as much when single. I wanted to avoid the pain of loneliness when I experienced something wonderful and realized there was no one special to share it with.
7. No one to spoil or serve. I love treating others and giving gifts and spoiling. I love giving compliments and building others up emotionally. Now I get to.

My new blessing...

 

[sunshine100]

Married for 20 years, then single for a couple, then a couple of brief relationships, and now back in one that seems to be for real, I have some perspective, lol.

Pros of singleness:
1. Way, way cheaper! I went out to dinner maybe once every couple of weeks. Now it's twice a week. And her birthday and Valentine's day within a week of each other? Ouch.
2. Much easier time management. Of course I was always respectful of spending the appropriate amount of time with friends and family, but now there is someone that I want to be with every waking moment and can't stop thinking about. It complicates how you plan your weeks.
3. Grocery shopping and meal planning was easier.
4. House could be messy and hardly thought about it.
5. Not worrying about saying something that will be misinterpreted.
6. Not worrying about getting hurt, or let down, or lied to, or used. Basically, not vulnerable at all, emotionally.

Cons:

1. Just an empty feeling when out enjoying nature and wishing there was someone to share it with.
2. Not having an advocate and partner to share with, laugh with, and cry with.
3. Lack of physical intimacy. Not necessarily sex, but just the wonderful experience of holding hands, hugging, cuddling, and stroking their hair.
4. No motivation to clean my house and keep laundry caught up. My house now looks and smells sooo much better.
5. Very conscientious of personal hygiene. I mean before, I was always clean and looked nice, but now I am constantly worried about it and brushing my teeth multiple times a day, checking the mirror, etc.
6. Didn't look for new and fun experiences as much when single. I wanted to avoid the pain of loneliness when I experienced something wonderful and realized there was no one special to share it with.
7. No one to spoil or serve. I love treating others and giving gifts and spoiling. I love giving compliments and building others up emotionally. Now I get to.

My new blessing...

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That's really great I'm very happy for you,I hope to find someone special one day also.

 

[sunshine100]

I have a tough time finding any positives some days.

I'm so sorry I know the feeling