I keep finding men who do NOT share that philosophy.
It frustrates the hell out of me.

Why date anyone if all you want to remain a bachelor for life?
Is money that great if you aren't sharing it with other people?
Is anything all that fun if you are alone?

Simple statement that seems to make sense...but obviously by someone who was never screwed over and taken by their ex.

I like your word and yes I do agree with them !

welll I will have to agree with jack


I was stood up at the alter 3 years ago so its not as easy as u make it sound

it still painful to sit down.

get yourself 1 cat, and 2 dogs, and u won't worry about sharing your life. because they will want to eat with you, sleep with you, and cuddle even when u don't want to. if you get past them, then u r ready for the big fish.

To enjoy life it isn't required that you have someone. I am content being single. I have such a unique personality, I would rather be single than to settle for someone who would not be a good fit.

I can enjoy life without someone. For me, it's the positive differences I can make in other's lives.

would have agreed 110% but the mention of money gives one pause:)

For me, money is meant to be spent in the future. I want a comfortable retirement. For now, I am living below my means... and, taking trips whenever I feel like it. I'm going deep sea fishing this Sunday, because I want to. A friend is coming along. I just got back from Flagstaff, Grand Canyon and Sedona a month ago. Work paid for part of the trip, I extended it and paid for the rest. I went alone and had a blast.

I'm Already a crazy cat lady.. who is allergic to cats.

I'm not talking about me.

My life is full. I have two kids!

to say life means nothing with out somebody else is the most idiotic thing i've heard in a long time. i have nobody, i haven't had anybody in a few years and if you consider me nothing becuase of it well then i've got a few choice words for you. my life is just as good with or without somebody in it.

if you believe in the title of this then you need to look up the definition of co-dependent, seriously. if all you people believe that having somebody in your life is the only thing that means anything in your life....... go see a shrink.

You go azrae!!! My life has meaning because I make it that way. Really, when I put my toenail into the dating world, at least lately, I'm reminded why the singles life is not all that bad.

Right now, I'd rather be single and not take anymore chances. I make more of a positive difference in my life and other's without potential negative influences.

Thank God SOMEONE said it!! I'm sitting here thinking "I've been alone for 12 years and I'M NOT NOTHING!"

So, should the discussion really be, "How to be single and make the most out of life?"

Definitely!
I would rather be alone than with the wrong person.

If you can't be happy alone, you will never find happiness with someone. If you don't love yourself, you'll be unable to accept love from another, believing you don't deserve it. Maybe I'm way off base but I do tons of stuff alone and find great joy despite not having someone to share it with. Who knew I was supposed to be sitting home miserable, a big giant nothing!

Okay, I may be sitting at home alone, well kind of alone... my roommate is here playing monster underneath the blanket with my kitty cat. I wouldn't say I'm miserable. I mean I'm planning and really looking forward to my deep sea fishing trip and hotel stay this weekend at Pismo Beach If I'm not looking forward to a trip, I look forward to work (ya, I know, a little psycho), I love what I do for what... I'm going back to school, I love learning...

I am happy with myself.

now don't get me wrong here, i would like to have somebody in my life. i don't like being single nor have i ever liked it and probably never will. i hate doing things by myself. but damned i'f i'm a nothing because i'm single.

i own my business, my cars, my house. my kid wants for nothing. i can do anything anytime i want. i can go out and buy guitars and amps no matter the price without thinking twice about it. other then being lonely once in a while my life is awesome and by no means is dating somebody gonna make it something it's not.

Ya, I do get lonely. It would be nice to have someone in my life that I felt was a good influence on my life. I guess I especially get lonely when I'm hugging the pillows at night beside me.

After the last guy I dated though, I had a realization. Being single and content is more important than in a relationship and being controlled.

It seems like men want me to be a piece of property that they can put down, judge and not respect. I've worked hard to get where I am in life, and will continue to give 150% to reach my goals. I want someone in my life who understands why I do this.

And yet we were made half of a whole by our Creator. It is this other half which I seek. That special someone to complete me and fulfill OUR needs together.

BTW just FYI Azrae1l not to degrade or belittle you but the last time I checked STUFF doesn't bring happiness... It is not something that you can buy at the Mall or at least I haven't ran across a box marked "Joy".

Call me crazy but I could be ecstatic with nothing more than enough to pay my bills and a good woman by my side. This is also why I am still alone, I was once married now divorced but that hasn't deterred me from the search.