I'm Afraid That I'll Be Single Forever

OK, "afraid" is probably the wrong word choice. I'm not afraid I'll be single for the rest of my life, I'm quite certain of it. As much as I'd love to find that perfect woman to spend the rest of my life with, I'm also terrified to look. Stick your hand in the fire too many times and you learn to fear the flames. Well, I've been burnt for the last time.

Probably ;-)

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LadyGypsy

Speaking as a merry spinster with nearly the same view, I can assure you that it is not that bad!!!

SolitaireDiamond

I agree Lady Gypsy. I was single by choice from when I was 40 for about 7 years. I'm very happy with my own company and have lovely friends to visit or invite over. The bonus of being single is that if you don't want to see anyone, you can turn off the phone and not answer the door!

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

Thanks! Actually I was doing fine until my cat vanished last week. Guess if he's not back by next November I'll have to get another one.

Zaphod42 · 46-50, M

Seven years, SD? Just another year to go to tie your record then, lol ;-)

SolitaireDiamond

I'm not single now Fordy, but I do truly understand the fear and anxiety that you often have to battle, to let yourself go and learn to trust. Unfortunately my trust has been broken a few times in this relationship, and I am struggling to rebuild it and stop thinking about things done in the past that have made me feel hurt and worthless ... I feel like I'm not good enough.

PrettyOldSoul

That sucks ass. :( I hope he came home.

Agentseven

I agree. The overratedness of being not single is definitely underrated.