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Living alone best things

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Singlehouseholdjoy · 30/07/2025 19:46

Living alone now for 3 years
Best things:

Nice food only for me
My own decorating style
Always a clean toilet
Only watch my own TV shows
No horrible smells

How about you other single dwellers?

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Idontknowhatnametochoose · 07/09/2025 22:26

The peace of not having to worry about another person and deal with their issues!

And having the entire bed to myself (and pets).

Doingtheboxerbeat · 07/09/2025 22:21

Augustus40 · 07/09/2025 09:44

You read on you tube all the time how many single men prefer being alone.

After a long term relationship a lot of mature single men only need women for sex and nothing more. They find them online and just meet up occasionally.

I can imagine that if they are situated the same as us, ie own place , no kids/ grown-up kids, own income, and the place how they like it etc then they would be as happy to be living alone as we are.

Augustus40 · 07/09/2025 09:44

You read on you tube all the time how many single men prefer being alone.

After a long term relationship a lot of mature single men only need women for sex and nothing more. They find them online and just meet up occasionally.

Hedjwitch · 06/09/2025 20:45

I hope I get to do this one day. I'm so ready for it.

whistlesandbells · 06/09/2025 20:40

Quiet and being able to eat whatever you like without any discussion.

Moveoverdarlin · 06/09/2025 14:32

I live with my DH and three children in a lovely house. It really is lovely and I’m fortunate to have a much longed for family blah blah blah.

But when I dwell on the past and think about my life I was never happier than when I was single and living on my own in a lovely little house in my 20s. It’s bonkers because if you asked anyone which is the nicer house and area it’s my current house by a mile. But some days I dream of my old life in that house - young, single, loving work, partying, the odd gentleman caller, so much independence and freedom to do whatever I wanted.

Doingtheboxerbeat · 06/09/2025 14:27

TaggySits · 06/09/2025 07:52

Do you think any men will respond in this thread to say they prefer living alone?

In the spirit of this thread, who tf cares 🤗.

YetanotherNC25 · 06/09/2025 14:27

Thepeopleversuswork · 06/09/2025 08:10

No football
Not being asked “Where’s…”
No football
No football
No football

Or the football I want to watch and not someone else’s crappy team that I have no interest in!

GeilistheWitch · 06/09/2025 13:03

Reading all these makes me think it's time to get a new patio.

Augustus40 · 06/09/2025 12:53

LividYosemite · 06/09/2025 08:06

Same, but more time for a side hustle?

Mine is sort of adjacent to my salaried job and can be lucrative, especially when I'm home alone. (Oh lord that sounds like I'm a cam girl or something. Not what I meant but you do you).

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I have to watch pressure as I am autistic so just get by by living modestly. In 5 more years my state pension will kick in but I still plan to work part time alongside it.

Thepeopleversuswork · 06/09/2025 08:10

No football
Not being asked “Where’s…”
No football
No football
No football

LividYosemite · 06/09/2025 08:06

Augustus40 · 06/09/2025 04:54

The only thing hard is money at times. I have to live very careful.

Same, but more time for a side hustle?

Mine is sort of adjacent to my salaried job and can be lucrative, especially when I'm home alone. (Oh lord that sounds like I'm a cam girl or something. Not what I meant but you do you).

TeeBee · 06/09/2025 07:55

All of the things.

TaggySits · 06/09/2025 07:52

Do you think any men will respond in this thread to say they prefer living alone?

LuckyManifestations · 06/09/2025 07:13

Been single for about 6 years now. Absolutely no desire to ever be in a relationship again, let alone live with anyone.

My top 3 reasons....
Not sharing my bed. I never got used to this in nearly 20 years of marriage, or in my next long term relationship.
I love my bed, its my sanctuary.

Never having to justify how I spend my money, how many holidays I take or how often I eat out.
After years of a controlling marriage, this is bliss.

Not being accountable for where I am, who im with or when I will be home. Love this.

My adult children say to me, you don't want to grow old alone mum. I reply that I really do!

curious79 · 06/09/2025 06:52

I‘m not single but I envy/miss:

  • not being woken up by snoring (I’m beyond exhausted)
  • having freedom to decorate as I wish
  • freedom to eat as I wish
  • a fridge just full of things I like
  • going to exhibitions / parties / socialising however and in whatever way I want
  • so freedom basically!!!!!
Single ladies - unless he/she is bloody fantastic, enjoy it!!!!!!
LaurieFairyCake · 06/09/2025 06:49

I imagine sitting around in your pants in the hot weather is one of them

InterestedDad37 · 06/09/2025 06:47

Absolute freedom of choice 😊

MySweetMaggie · 06/09/2025 06:34

I live with my two children, but I love being single and not living with a partner. The best thing is my home is safe. No shouting, no breaking things, no sudden mood changes or drinking alcohol. Peace and quiet.

Allisgoodtoday · 06/09/2025 06:31

I love every one of these, and couldn't agree more. There is nothing, NOTHING nicer than living alone.
I've been on my own for several years now and wouldn't ever change it.
The choice, the total freedom, not having to justify myself to anyone...I could go on and on.
And I'm never lonely. Not only do I enjoy my own company but I have lots of friends and do lots of activities, and can have friends over/meet up for coffee etc. as often as I like without being criticised, or worrying about getting back for a partner.
Utter bliss!

Bonjovispyjamas · 06/09/2025 06:20

No one snoring and farting in bed next to me or being a bed hog.

aurynne · 06/09/2025 06:07

Burping and farting loudly

Augustus40 · 06/09/2025 04:54

The only thing hard is money at times. I have to live very careful.

StrawberrySquash · 11/08/2025 17:17

Teaandscone · 30/07/2025 20:03

When I tidy up, it stays tidy.

I wish!

brieandcrackers · 11/08/2025 17:13

Being able to walk around and sleep in just my pants during a heatwave - just moved in with family and it’s the luxury I miss most!