Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 35 Location: Annapolis, MD
29 Aug 2006, 12:19 pm
I have struggled for a long time thinking about romantic relationships, have not been able to figure out why they are so important to people. I was married for 24 years and she walked out, I do not miss having that "special" someone. I feel no desire to be attached to anyone, and at this point truely wonder if it necessary for a happy life. Romance brings desire and dissapointments. Can one live in solitude without attachments such as this and be healthy
Joined: 7 Jan 2006 Age: 32 Gender: Male Posts: 1,080 Location: Exeter, UK
29 Aug 2006, 12:44 pm
You can live a happy life with or without romance, IMO. I'd prefer not to ahve a girlfriend as I wouldn't have to share my money, have the stress of raising kids, or put myself at the risk of being stuck with a complete idiot.
I agree with you how people think that romantic relationships are so important. I find them to be time-consuming and primarily redundant.
Joined: 21 May 2006 Age: 53 Gender: Male Posts: 1,468 Location: ireland
29 Aug 2006, 12:54 pm
relatonships are a struggle it is true as is living alone.
one can live alone and do well.
it is nothing to be embarassed by.
the fact that you ask would suggest perhaps you may be a little lonely.
Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Age: 38 Gender: Male Posts: 173 Location: Wisconsin, USA
29 Aug 2006, 12:59 pm
Well, I felt the same way when my girlfriend dumped me. She was very harsh so I don't really miss her (she's now out having sex with married men--no joke).
Joined: 26 Aug 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 35 Location: Annapolis, MD
29 Aug 2006, 1:29 pm
It's not that I'm lonely, I wondering if I should feel lonely or, as I said, is there something wrong with me. I mean, not only am I detached from the need to have someone, I am not even attched to any family members. Those relationships are biological and no more. Is part of my brain missing?