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publicenemy(m): 1:56pm On Jun 24, 2015
Media and society, unfortunately,
propagate a myth that it is better to be
with someone…anyone…than to be
alone. So, people run from relationship
to relationship, seeking love, comfort,
and acceptance from others that they
need to provide for themselves.
Unfortunately, this desperate need for
attachment is the perfect foundation
upon which toxic, hurtful and insecure
partnerships are often built.
Being “in a relationship” is very
different from being “in the right
relationship.” The latter requires self-
examination and emotional work. If
you want to attract a happy, healthy
and secure partner, you must be the
best version of yourself. This includes
making peace with loneliness,
becoming comfortable with your own
company, and refusing society’s
pressure to “couple-up,” if doing so
risks your physical, financial, mental or
emotional health.
So, go ahead and enjoy your single life.
Enjoy the opportunity to:
Take an honest moral inventory.
Reflect upon your prior romantic
partners. List the good, bad and
ugly. What qualities did you
absolutely love? What traits did
you find despicable? Where can
you improve? Are you as
comionate, loving and
forgiving as you hope to be?
Unapologetically enjoy life.
Romantic relationships require
negotiation or compromise. As a
single person, you can do what
you want, when you want. Enjoy
leftover Chinese food for
breakfast; watch a “Scandal”
marathon all weekend in your
flannel pajamas; and book a
ticket to South Beach on a
moment’s notice.
Meet a host of new people. It
takes time to become
comfortable with navigating the
world solo. But, project an open
and friendly demeanor, and you’ll
be surprised at how
approachable (dare I say,
intriguing?) you are to others.
Interesting conversations with
strangers and unexpected
kindnesses will flow in abundance
to you.
Indulge in your own moodiness.
With other people, you may have
to suppress your negative
emotions. But, alone you can
indulge in those not-so-
acceptable pity parties. Don’t feel
like talking for 24 hours? You
don’t have to.
Rejuvenate your spirit. A little
alone time—replete with your
favorite indulgences—does
wonders for the mind and body.
With replenished reserves of
vigor and energy, you will be
inspired to learn Spanish, train for
a marathon, cook ramen from
scratch, and accomplish a long list
of goals with renewed energy.
As counter-intuitive as it may seem,
people who are happily content solo
rarely have a shortage of suitors. From
this strong place of “security,” true love
is often born.
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 2:00pm On Jun 24, 2015
sadsad: dnt expect us to read ctrl C and V posts
Mhizizzy(f): 2:00pm On Jun 24, 2015
Too long..
nairamaverick(m): 2:01pm On Jun 24, 2015
Would have read this if not for your poor formatting. angry
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 2:02pm On Jun 24, 2015
Looks boring.. lipsrsealed
ITbomb(m): 2:07pm On Jun 24, 2015
I didn't bother reading
The only thing I hate about single people is that they make the price of Vaseline higher than normal
Tallesty1(m): 2:16pm On Jun 24, 2015
ITbomb:
I didn't bother reading
The only thing I hate about single people is that they make the price of Vaseline higher than normal
And what do you need the vaseline for?
knyte(m): 2:17pm On Jun 24, 2015
lagmostkuit:
Looks boring.. lipsrsealed
..... and sounds boring
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 2:22pm On Jun 24, 2015
knyte:

..... and sounds boring
publicenemy(m): 2:30pm On Jun 24, 2015
Luedave:
sadsad: dnt expect us to read ctrl C and V posts
Mhizizzy:
Too long..
nairamaverick:
Would have read this if not for your poor formatting. angry
lagmostkuit:
Looks boring.. lipsrsealed
ITbomb:
I didn't bother reading
The only thing I hate about single people is that they make the price of Vaseline higher than normal
Tallesty1:
And what do you need the vaseline for?
knyte:

..... and sounds boring
lagmostkuit:



I didn't post it for you to read... You aren't gonna pay me for reading it, are you ? ... Those it afects will find it interesting.
ITbomb(m): 2:39pm On Jun 24, 2015
Tallesty1:
And what do you need the vaseline for?
cool

Emodeee: 2:40pm On Jun 24, 2015
lagmostkuit:
m missing u.
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 3:06pm On Jun 24, 2015
Emodeee:


m missing u.
undecided undecided
Emodeee: 3:12pm On Jun 24, 2015
lagmostkuit:
undecided undecided
u wan dey do like u no sabi me again? Gv me ya number lah. I missed u while u were gone.
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 3:17pm On Jun 24, 2015
publicenemy:



I didn't post it for you to read... You aren't gonna pay me for reading it, are you ? ... Those it afects will find it interesting.
well ur moniker tells wu u are
adorablevic: 3:19pm On Jun 24, 2015
Summary please


Vote jarizod for mr nl 2015
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 4:14pm On Jun 24, 2015
AsanwaKC(f): 4:29pm On Jun 24, 2015
undecided
Mhizizzy(f): 5:15pm On Jun 24, 2015
publicenemy:



I didn't post it for you to read... You aren't gonna pay me for reading it, are you ? ... Those it afects will find it interesting.

Oohhh

U don vex?

Sorry o
publicenemy(m): 5:46pm On Jun 24, 2015
Mhizizzy:

Oohhh
U don vex?
Sorry o
Hmmn ... You think very highly of urself.wake up, You can't vex me.
Re: When Being Single Is Preferable by Nobody: 5:59pm On Jun 24, 2015
Literature section is the home of epistle writers not romance.

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