Do you, or have you ever lived alone?

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I have not, home, uni, then home briefty and moved in with then bf now dh. I sometimes think how I would have liked to have my own apartment at some point and lived by myself, not get settled down at 21. Now it probably wont happen of course, just one of those things....i watch these dramas and feel a tiny ping of envy seeing someone going back to their own apartment, pouring their wine and just doing what they like! Of course wouldn't change my house of teens and pets and comings and goings but the thought of my 20's in my own apartment, would have been nice......

Yes, alone in bedsits even through most of college and periodically in my 20s, Seperated from my husband 7 years ago and we share the children 50/50 so 50% of the time I live alone. Until Covid I was happy as a clam mostly, with occasional pangs of loneliness. The last 2 years have taken away a lot of the good things about being single and footloose and thrown into sharp relief the things about it that suck. At one stage early on, I think I went maybe 4 months without spending an evening in the company of another adult. That was rough. But on the whole, I am happier to live alone or at least not so unhappy that I want to set out to have someone to live with! A gentleman caller or someone staying occasionally would be just the ticket though

I rented a studio flat in a city in my early 20's and loved living alone.

Yes and I love it. With a little dog and a little cat who both sit on my knee at once sometimes.

I live alone, have done all my adult life and I'm 38 this year. Never lived with a boyfriend and if I ever met the right one it would probably be a long time before I'd even think about making that jump. He'd have to be a drop dead gorgeous perfect superhero with a cape, magic wizard skills and a 6 inch cock that produces ice cold prosecco on demand.

Even then it's iffy.

Yes, during my year abroad at uni I rented a tiny studio alone, then years later whilst working abroad, then for 3 or 4 years or so before I met my now husband and whilst we were dating. Various combinations of living with family, house shares and living with partners in between.

I enjoyed it when I did it and miss it sometimes.

Never, lived with parents then in uni accommodation, then shared houses until moved in with bf, now DH, at 23. I used to wish I'd had time living alone, but in reality couldn't have afforded anything other than shared houses so was a bit of a pipe dream.

Yes! In my early twenties I had a little stone cottage at the bottom of a fell in the Lake District. It had a big open fire and I had two dogs for company. Although maybe not most 23 year olds idea of a good time, I loved it.

I do after living for 8 years with an ex. Mostly, I love it, but occasionally it can feel so lonely. If i'm feeling down there's no one to go to for a cry and cuddle and that can be difficult.

I don't answer to anyone, cook what I want and do what I want without having to think of what someone else might like and I love it! I'm also quite a tidy person, so I love not having to get mad at anyone making a mess, like I did with ex DP.

I've been living alone (well with ddog) for the last year, never something that I'd done before and when I was asking ExDP to leave I was really worried about it but it's been fine.

It's lovely for the house to stay tidy, that I can basically do what I want and all decisions are mine , the house feels so much nicer however the financial side does worry me especially at the moment with inflation.

To be honest I miss having someone else in the house to talk to, or at least who would talk back other then in barks

@Benvolio

Yes and I love it. With a little dog and a little cat who both sit on my knee at once sometimes.

I love the thought of that Benvolio! Absolute blissful heavenly perfection!

I moved out at 18, and have now been living alone for 20 years (only dc is a teen).

There isn't any circumstance in which I can imagine wanting to live with another person.

Only for short periods of time between relationships. Just for a few months at a time. I was intending in living on my own for a long period but imet my Fiance and 5 years later here we are!

Yes, for most of my 20s and a couple of years of my 30s. I loved it and pine for those days sometimes!

Lived on my own 16 years (apart from the cat!). Bloody love it!

No. I like the idea, but there's no way I'd have been able to afford it. The years I spent living with DH before we had children were my smallest household ever.

I did before DH. Bloody loved it and occasionally yearn for the peace I felt when I'd walk into my flat

I did for a few years in my twenties. I loved it! But I worked full time, had a boyfriend and kept myself pretty busy.. but it was nice to then come home to peace and quiet 😂

@Ofalltheginjoints

I've been living alone (well with ddog) for the last year, never something that I'd done before and when I was asking ExDP to leave I was really worried about it but it's been fine.

It's lovely for the house to stay tidy, that I can basically do what I want and all decisions are mine , the house feels so much nicer however the financial side does worry me especially at the moment with inflation.

To be honest I miss having someone else in the house to talk to, or at least who would talk back other then in barks

Me too sometimes. Actually one of the things I find hardest is coming back into an empty house on my own, especially in the evening and having no one to have the little debrief or the rituals of settling down for the night with. I was seeing a lovely chap for a while and I think those were my favourite parts of the evening, even having someone else to bring the dog out for the first time in years or to carry up a glass of water upstairs for me. And of course, the hug and kiss goodnight. And the rest of it.....

Oh yes, I used to sit there after work & look around me knowing that everything was mine. I did it all, it was all because of me. No mess, no fuss, no filthy man pants to wash, & every one of those biscuits were for me.

I did for a few years but had my young ds with me. I didn't really like it. I'm a bit of a shitebag and the thought of staying in the house alone scares me. I think I've done it once (without ds) since I moved out of my mum and dad's nearly 12 years ago, and I was drunk that time 🤣

I’ve lived alive since I was 21, I’m 42 now. I absolutely love it and will never live with anyone again.

I did for a couple of years in my mid 20s. I absolutely loved it.

It was the right time for me then. Now live with my husband and toddler. I wouldn't change a thing.

I was a single parent for 15yrs and have lived alone since DC left home 4yrs ago. No BF or DP popping in or staying over, family and DC are a long way away. Totally alone. I'm very happy!

Did it between ages 22-24 and quite frankly hated it. Thought it would love it after living with housemates but in reality I just ended up going to bed at 8pm out of boredom and weekends dragged on for ages

I moved into my own place nearly 9 years ago and can't see myself ever living with anyone.
DP has his own house and we see each EOW & in the week.
We both like our own space and I'm happy with the split of time together and time on my own.
We'd both be better off if we lived together but I don't think we'd last very long and as he's got his son, it would be me that had to move again.

I've just decorated and done the garden, it's so cosy. I have no intention of living with anyone or moving for a long time.

Plus, I can have as many pets as I like. A dog & 2 cats with a new cat coming soon.