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Why aren't you Single?

164 replies

Aquarius1234 · 19/07/2024 20:35

I love a relationship debate.

So here's another.

Why aren't you single?

OP posts:
PoopedAndScooped · 19/07/2024 21:07

Because im in love

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Aquarius1234 · 19/07/2024 21:05

Justcallmebebes · 19/07/2024 20:58

I was for a v long time and then met DP by complete chance and we just fit. It's hard to explain, but it works although we are v different

So you got the whole everyone else not being able to be single regardless.

OP posts:
ZombieBoob · 19/07/2024 20:59

My dh works hard at his job comes home and then cooks. Tidys up. Does jobs when asked and some without asking. Takes the kids out. We split all bills 50/50. Is always saying sweet things to me. Has 100% taken my kids on dosent treat our child any different to them.
Drives me places. Actually writes a shopping list and gets what's on the list. Meal plans. Helps with the mental load of life. Is home a fair bit due to shifts. Makes me laugh too.

Justcallmebebes · 19/07/2024 20:58

I was for a v long time and then met DP by complete chance and we just fit. It's hard to explain, but it works although we are v different

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/07/2024 20:54

Aquarius1234 · 19/07/2024 20:53

You never get a chance to get to know someone new when your in a relationship forever more.

You do. You just can't shag them.

Original poster
Aquarius1234 · 19/07/2024 20:53

You never get a chance to get to know someone new when your in a relationship forever more.

OP posts:
Carebearsonmybed · 19/07/2024 20:52

Broodiness/ shared DCs

Familiarity

Guarantee of regular sex!!'

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Aquarius1234 · 19/07/2024 20:51

It's the housework and cooking for someone else that puts me off a live in relationship.

But I don't understand people that don't think being single is ok.
That it's negative. Even young 24 years olds in Long term relationships. I don't get why being single is never going to be an option for them.

Can't put it into words well. But people that do everything to make sure they aren't single and their relationships keep going and going, making all these future plans and taking care of someone else to avoid the no plan weekend and ermm their world might crumble.
No it won't!! If you need to plan so much ahead and do everything to keep a relationship going then it seems more like a full time job!

OP posts:
Chypre · 19/07/2024 20:51

Because I wanted that guy and what I want I get.

SleepingStandingUp · 19/07/2024 20:48

Because I didn't want to have to parent on my own. And he does the housework. And I enjoy the convenience of him being here for sex.

NotTooOldPaul · 19/07/2024 20:47

A few years ago I would have said it is because we love each other, enjoy doing many things together, talk to each other and sex is amazing.
Now I am with her because I still love her despite her dementia, incontinence and constant demands
Love is amazing.

Arlanymor · 19/07/2024 20:43

I am - because the alternative options I have come across recently aren't very appealing.

MrsTerryPratchett · 19/07/2024 20:42

Because DH is hot, and he's very good at housework.

Love also, but you know hot and housework.

Ghost2 · 19/07/2024 20:40

Ah okay I get it now!

Okay 1, my partner is amazing and I love him
2, I need someone to get rid of spiders in the house for me

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