help me live a lovely single life

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After 2 failed marriages that devastated me, and bringing up 5 children alone I am most definitely happy single. The children have all left home, I have had a worthwhile professional job that I loved and have been able to save and pay off the mortgage. Recently taken early retirement and plan exciting pursuits and holidays. I love living alone, I choose what to watch on the TV, where I go, what I do and who with and don’t have to answer to anyone. I don’t have to think about catering for another person and if I want to eat porridge or toast for dinner I can. I can decorate the house to my taste and n9 one is nagging me to do things. Bliss

Create a life that you do not need a vacation from. Whatever that looks like to you.
Start with being authentically you personally and build from there.

After two husbands I am NEVER not being single again.

I might take a lover on an occasional basis but they aren't staying over.

I do have a small child to consider, but it's awesome that it's just us and we can do what we want, when we want.

I have overhauled my finances (Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover!!) and am loving being in control for once. My house is a massive project (aka was falling to pieces when I bought it) but everything in it is now mine and my concern.

If I had more disposable income and no dependents I'd be booking lots of exotic mini breaks and finding what makes me happy and doing it. Exercise, creativity, whatever. And yes to toast for dinner and not having to accommodate some bloke's preferences.

I’m , no interest in dating . I’d suggest doing one thing a month you wouldn’t usually do, a class, an exhibition, a lecture, visit somewhere off the beaten track. Lots of stuff is free.

its expensive to be single. Ensure that you have all the best deals on bills.

It’s fabulous being single in your 50s, you can have such a fun time.

You can be spontaneous and go away for a last minute weekend. You can ignore the cooking / housework if you want and read a good book / binge watch on Netflix without having a disagreement about the remote control and what to watch. If you just want a yoghurt and piece of toast for your evening meal you can. You can stay out for that “one more drink” after work and not be moaned at if you are late home 🙂

You can do what you want, when you want. Your house and the fridge contents remain exactly as you left them. There is no one sitting in a chair watching you do all the house jobs. No one wakes you up snoring.
Every now and again I think it might be nice having a partner, then I remember the above and know how lucky I am!