Living alone

[BigonaBianchi]

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/mar/30/the-rise-of-solo-living

I live alone and tbh mostly it sucks. But there are plus points, and I didn't realize so many people in the uk now live alone as well. Those on here that do may have different opinions to me (the it sucks comment) ...dunno...do you like it?

I have heard comments from those in relationships (particularly women), saying they would give anything to live alone, yet strangely those that say those things never seem to do it.

Given the choice I wouldnt live alone...would you?

I wonder why such a high % of people (according to above article) do live alone these days? Are those that say they are happy that way really happy?

Come to think of it are the others (those not alone) happy ?

What's it all about.....Alfie?

 

[Sittingduck]

I used to live alone and only stopped due to financial reasons. I would go back to it if I could!
other people are so... annoying.

 

[ScotiaLass]

I don't like living alone.
I think we're social creatures (mostly!). Saying that, I think I have the ideal...my husband works a week on nights and a week off.
On his week at work I hardly see him and I do enjoy my space at those times. However I also look forward to spending time with him on his week off.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Nothing like being dumped into singleton state after a long relationship makes one MTFU, let me tell you!
Even when you're a woman, ha ha!
In my case it was due to my partner's sudden death many years ago.
Somehow time passed and healed, but I became a committed spinster cat lady instead of morphing into a Shirley Valentine.
Like everything else in life you get used to it.
Of course there are advantages and disadvantages in staying single.
From the practical side - financial, organizational - it sucks. A flatmate could be the solution if you are so inclined.
Emotionally, as I say, one gets used to talk to the cat, on good days he even answers back

 

[jhawk]

Absolutely not. Bit of a young'un and I hate living alone. There are certain qualities to it, but I'd like to have another person to talk to from time to time. Let's just say that my pup isn't the talkative type...

 

[coffeejo]

I've been living alone for nearly four years now, since my ex and I split up. There are times when I find it really difficult, but that's usually when I'm either going through a tough time with depression or if I'm ill and to be honest, what I'm really after at those times is someone to give me unconditional hugs on demand and make me endless mugs of tea. The rest of the time, I'm perfectly happy with it just being me and the dog. I don't know what the future holds, but right now I would really struggle to share MY space with anyone else, so let me correct my original statement - what I want are the hugs and the tea and then for that person to go away until needed again. Which just makes me feel sorry for anyone living with someone with depression, rather than other people with depression who live alone.

 

[rbreid]

Well, I am the only person residing here but am rarely alone. Children, grandchildren, friends, neighbours passing waifs and strays all ensure a busy busy life. Living alone and being alone are two very different things. I couldn't cope with being alone yet have never been more contented than I am now. I live in a village. IF I lived in a city I think I'd probably be very lonely indeed!

 

[Goonerobes]

I love living alone, I do what I want when I want, eat what I want when I want, watch what I want when I want & sleep when I want. On the down side its a tad annoying when you need a hand putting something together but other than that I wouldn't change a thing!!

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Im quite happy with my own company, and actually prefer my own space.
I would never live alone though, I need someone to look after me

 

[Bryony]

I hate living alone but I do enjoy being on my own every now and then. I lived on my own for 6 months back when I was 19, my mum was in hospital and even though I was going to work and visiting my mum going back to an empty house was horrible!!

Luckily I've not had to live on my own since (lived with partners, house shared etc) I don't know how I'd cope!! But as I said every now and then I like a few hours on my own and have a bit of me time

 

[gavgav]

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/mar/30/the-rise-of-solo-living

I live alone and tbh mostly it sucks. But there are plus points, and I didn't realize so many people in the uk now live alone as well. Those on here that do may have different opinions to me (the it sucks comment) ...dunno...do you like it?

I have heard comments from those in relationships (particularly women), saying they would give anything to live alone, yet strangely those that say those things never seem to do it.

Given the choice I wouldnt live alone...would you?

I wonder why such a high % of people (according to above article) do live alone these days? Are those that say they are happy that way really happy?

Come to think of it are the others (those not alone) happy ?

What's it all about.....Alfie?

I lived on my own in Worcester for 6 years and have now been living with my Brother for 6 years. They both have their plus and minus points. I think if you are in a relationship and living with someone else then I would choose that every time, but being single and living both alone and with someone else are about on a par I think

 

[buggi]

i live on my own and i prefer it to being with someone that isn't right for me. Which is mostly everyone LOL. Only down side is money, it can be a bit tough. But i like my independence.

 

[colly]

I can see the attractions of living alone........... pleasing yourself, doing what you want when you want, not having to consider if your plans might conflict with another's and so on. Eating a meal alone is rather a sad affair though.

Having someone to come home to who is pretty much always pleased to see you too is fantastic. As is turning over in the middle of the night and having a warm comforting other there.

I don't live alone but I do work alone and am mostly on my own when it comes to recreation too. I'm not anti social but I do like my own company. One advantage is that if I am sick of hearing my own voice I can always tell myself to STFU ......and there are no comebacks.

On the whole I would definitely choose not to live alone.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

I don't think that living alone means that you have to be lonely, but sometimes living with someone can highlight just how lonely you are

 

[Goonerobes]

Eating a meal alone is rather a sad affair though.

Having someone to come home to who is pretty much always pleased to see you too is fantastic. As is turning over in the middle of the night and having a warm comforting other there.

I have a cat who covers those three points!!