Can man be an island?
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No not a discussion about fatties
Was wondering the other day (weirdly after watching topgear and hearing James May is a confirmed bachelor) whether it is possible to be happy and single for your entire life, or are humans made up in such a way that we need/have to have a 'significant' other to acquire fulfilment/happiness, or as long as you fill your life with whatever makes you happy you can live blissfully alone for your entire life?
Was wondering the other day (weirdly after watching topgear and hearing James May is a confirmed bachelor) whether it is possible to be happy and single for your entire life, or are humans made up in such a way that we need/have to have a 'significant' other to acquire fulfilment/happiness, or as long as you fill your life with whatever makes you happy you can live blissfully alone for your entire life?
Since the abrupt death of my long-term partner (aged 29) I have enjoyed a true traditional Gentlemans' role as an elligible bachelor.
I have many female friends and am not tied to one particular partner and would find it strange to devote myself to one when I am currently devoting myself to many
I have many female friends and am not tied to one particular partner and would find it strange to devote myself to one when I am currently devoting myself to many
Ahhh Moneypenny said:
No not a discussion about fatties
Was wondering the other day (weirdly after watching topgear and hearing James May is a confirmed bachelor whether it is possible to be happy and single for your entire life, or are humans made up in such a way that we need/have to have a 'significant' other to acquire fulfilment/happiness, or as long as you fill your life with whatever makes you happy you can live blissfully alone for your entire life?
I love this. Bit O/T am I'm sure May is not necessarily a homosexualist but this is such a tabloid codeword for being a gaylord. Peter Mandelson is one, so is Gordon Brown but he prefers to lie and deceive because he is ashamed.....Was wondering the other day (weirdly after watching topgear and hearing James May is a confirmed bachelor whether it is possible to be happy and single for your entire life, or are humans made up in such a way that we need/have to have a 'significant' other to acquire fulfilment/happiness, or as long as you fill your life with whatever makes you happy you can live blissfully alone for your entire life?
Edited by OllieWinchester on Thursday 20th November 13:26
V8mate said:
I think we're absolutely not 'designed' to have life-long monogamous relationships; they're just a social convention.
100% true - and there in is the challenge within any marriage.+ Anyone that believes they need 'another half' to complete them is obviously a few sandwiches short in the first place... or weak.
Sure its nice and comfortable to have another half... but as long as youve got friends and a few partners along the way - Life is bliss
e lolel stovey said:
paoloh said:
I personally don't think you can be complete without a partner.
Doesn't that sound a bit like codependency? My wife and I may not say anything for hours to each but we know we are there. If I go out with friends, I miss her like mad. We have a child due in 3 months and are both thrilled at the thought of growing old together with our children.
To get back to the original question, yes I think it is possible but you do have to be the sort of person entirely comfortable in your own company.
Were I to become single again I don't think I would ever bother to live with someone else again. I would want to have occasional "companionship" but nothing serious.
I would however require the company of friends as I really wouldn't want to be a complete loner.
Were I to become single again I don't think I would ever bother to live with someone else again. I would want to have occasional "companionship" but nothing serious.
I would however require the company of friends as I really wouldn't want to be a complete loner.
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