Does anyone else think its too much hassle?

[Gretais]

Relationships!!!!
Never had a happy one!
I did some online dating omg what a load of oddbods. I really couldn't be bothered replying to the dumb messages.
I dont want all the hassle that comes with a relationship

I'm so sorry you went through that, @crustytoenail.

Its bloody simple

If you don't want a relationship, don't have one
No need to post about it on a forum - comes across as you’re actually desperate but can’t find anyone who actually likes you...

@wherearemymarbles, have lots of friends, do you? 😂 😂 😂 😂

Nothaving

No not really! . But then i neither need nor want them
(and i dont post about it on a forum....)

wherearemymarbles

Why post about anything at all on a forum then? It's a discussion board. As someone who is happily long term single I like talking to other people in the same boat as everyone I know in real life who is single are looking for partners!

@Crusytoenail The guy sounds like a sociopath, no amount of due diligence can avoid those types. I'm talking more about the average man child who has red flags from the start.

I'm happily single and 50, and never intend to get into a relationship again. I haven't lived with anyone apart from DD for 22 years (ex left when I was pregnant). But over the years I've subscribed to the idea that I somehow "ought" to be part of a couple, have also sought male approval in general (father issues) and have become engaged three times with really no desire either to be married or to live with someone. I've made that pretty clear too.

It's not great behaviour and I'm not proud of it, and won't be repeating it in the future. I too have plenty of friends and a cat and am perfectly happy with those.