Xeluan

The other night I was out with a friend and admitted that I hate being single. Not that I can't function as a single person. I'm quite used to it. And I've been quite happy single. There are times though I simply don't like being alone. The occasional fling is nice but not that satisying anymore.

However, I'd rather be miserable and alone than miserable and in a relationship. Been there and it is not good.

Xeluan

AspenMama

Me too! I remember being very lonely in my last long-term relationship. It wasn't worth all the heartache. I think sometimes we just stick with the familiar even when we know it is no good for us-- change takes courage. It also takes courage to really open your heart again after ending a bad relationship. (I'm not saying that is your issue-- it has been mine though).

viscousmemories

I can attest to the truth of this from personal experience. I'm absolutely certain that my ex-girlfriend is much happier now than she was when we were together.

Amen-Moses

Originally posted by MollyMac
So if there are any good looking, single atheist men withing easy reach of North London looking for 'no strings' type of relationship...

Damn you spoiled it with the "good looking" part.

This was posted when I was drunk - I've now edited the shameful language out.

Damn, I missed the shameful language.

btw, I'm 40 this year, divorced and have 3 children living with me so the singles scene is pretty much out of my reach at present. (not too mention that Portsmouth has about a 6:1 male/female ratio what with all the sailors here)

Amen-Moses

Novowels

We're all alone, really.

Sometimes we're alone along with someone though. I wouldn't mind that much... It's pretty cold around here at night.

MollyMac

Hmm...What are property prices like down there?

Amen-Moses

A lot less than they are in Lungdump!

My large townhouse, oh all right it's a 1950's terrace, is worth around 140K, I only paid 75K for it 5 years ago so I'm sitting relatively pretty around now (as long as I don't suddenly need to move that is).

Amen-Moses

Benjamin Franklin

Do you mind settling for two out three ? (So far the only girl that has told me I am good looking is a South Korean girl)

I live in Stratford, North East London.

On second thoughts the age difference between us might be a bit too much



BF

Xeluan

I think the smiley I need is :banghead: Aahh yes that feels better.

Second date with the lovely Pagan Girl we find there was definitely sparkage between us. We act on sparkage and it was terrible. Everything fizzled with the sex bit leaving us both very sorry and confused. The problem was that even though we got along fine and were attracted to each other there wasn't a solid foundation (and given the paths we are choosing in our lives not likely to be). Casual sex was not an option for us. We'll remain friends (and I don't consider that a 'second prize') but I so wish that we didn't have to find this out the way we did.

And this week I'm on 24/7 support so I can't descend into morbid self-pity fueled by copious amounts of alcohol.

Until Monday when I can have a good drink it is back to :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

Xeluan

Godless Dave

I spoke to one of my divorced friends over the weekend. She said "I realized I don't want a husband. I want a trained monkey."