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Blindone -> Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/27/2008 1:11:38 AM)
I'll admit it—there are days when if I were to write an article called "Why Being Single Stinks," it would fill volumes. Days when the entire congregation at my church seems made of happy couples and their charming children—while I sit in my pew alone. [Edited by moderator - copyright violation]

ChoirDJ -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/27/2008 7:25:42 PM)
Great post Virtious...It reminds me of the scripture which states "godliness with contentment is great gain." So many of us think we have to be married to be content so we miss out on the many great things that being single has to offer. I am going to learn and grow as much as I can in this season so that if/when that time comes again, I'll be in the best position to be a great husband.

teaspoon61 -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/27/2008 9:17:27 PM)
Yes there are times when being single is not so bad. There is some good in the freedom I have. But I'm reminded of they lyrics in a song from Alabama She's got her freedom But she'd rather be bound To a man who will love her And never let her down

Grace-N-Mercy -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 8:11:38 AM)
quote: We all have our opinions on the age-old question: Can men and women be "just friends"? In my own life, I've found the answer to be yes. I enjoy being single at times, but sometimes I wish I had more guy-friends. I work in a field that is saturated with women!! The only men in this field are married... plus it's a small town.

mutinywxgirl -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 8:20:32 AM)
Argh! Sometimes I wish I didn't have as many male friends as I do - because of working my fields, that's the majority of what I've had - and most of them are all married too. I am thankful for my newer female friends. I love being single, however, I do desire to be married sooner than later. But seeing that I've been single for over 47 years might have something to do with that desire. Why is it so great? I get to do things like today - spending time with my best friend - time I probably wouldn't have if I was married. For me - I am able to be with my family in their final days. That's what is important to me. Being married, I'd not be able to be here.

WaitingforBoaz -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 1:44:54 PM)
I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:]

BugLady -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 9:08:01 PM)
...just popping in for this -----> ((((Nadine)))) [:)]

OneOfHisJewels -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 9:12:22 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: WaitingforBoaz I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:] I think in some ways it is much harder if one is widowed.

WaitingforBoaz -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/28/2008 11:48:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: BugLady ...just popping in for this -----> ((((Nadine)))) [:)] [:)]Thanks BugL.

thedivabrat -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/29/2008 1:16:54 PM)
How interesting! I have been single my whole life and that is a long time! Mostly I have always liked being on my own but sometimes I would like a heartbeat to share--like at the death of my parents and most especially at the death of my brother. And at happy times too--when something wonderful happens or when I learn some new fascinating remarkable thing. There was a time when I knew if I were to have children some decisions would have to be made. That was a difficult time and though I think a child or two would have been wonderful I am ok with not having that blessing-there have been so many others.

teaspoon61 -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/29/2008 10:19:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: WaitingforBoaz I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:] Sweetie, [sm=hug.gif] you've gotta give yourself more time than one year to adjust to being single again. The fact is, society, thinks that after a set point of time. . . boom . . . you are done greiving and should be adjusted. They are wrong!! There is no set time on how long it should take a person to greive their spouse. Greiving is a process not just an emotion. May you find that peace you are looking for.

Blazingson -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 12:13:35 PM)
Well, one great thing about being single is I know I'll always be with the one I love.[sm=angelhalo.gif]

thedivabrat -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 12:16:35 PM)
Some great things about being single-don't have to cook unless you want to, cereal for supper is ok-you control the remote at all times, can accept (or not) any invitation, on a day off you can stay in your pj's all day or sleep all day, you can eat ice cream right from the carton--I could go on but you get the drift.

Jess_M -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 12:23:15 PM)
Being single is great because I don't have to answer to another person.

Grace-N-Mercy -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 12:26:18 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Blazingson Well, one great thing about being single is I know I'll always be with the one I love.[sm=angelhalo.gif] [:D] I like this! quote: Some great things about being single-don't have to cook unless you want to, cereal for supper is ok-you control the remote at all times, can accept (or not) any invitation, on a day off you can stay in your pj's all day or sleep all day, you can eat ice cream right from the carton--I could go on but you get the drift. Yeah, but I wanna do these things with a special someone, too, KWIM?? [:D]

Tinkerbell_ -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 12:31:41 PM)
Not me. [:)] If I'm going to be married I want to fix him a REAL meal. [;)] I looove to cook but I'm just too bloomin' tired to. sigh Although I do enjoy eating cereal for dinner. Gives me a 'college' feel...LOLOL Not to mention I can feed my kids poptarts and PB&J's and feel okay about it...LOL

WaitingforBoaz -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 2:07:49 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: teaspoon61 quote: ORIGINAL: WaitingforBoaz I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:] Sweetie, [sm=hug.gif] you've gotta give yourself more time than one year to adjust to being single again. The fact is, society, thinks that after a set point of time. . . boom . . . you are done greiving and should be adjusted. They are wrong!! There is no set time on how long it should take a person to greive their spouse. Greiving is a process not just an emotion. May you find that peace you are looking for. Thanks Teaspoon. [:D]

ju-ju -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 3:55:30 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Virtious1 Through listening to my married friends over the past few years, I've learned better than to think that marriage's always chocolate and romance—or that it's a cure-all. As a single woman in our sex-saturated society, sometimes I need to hear this. These friends aren't bashing their husbands or husbands bashing their wives; they're simply telling it like it is. Singleness may have its bad days—but these friends help remind me that married life does, too. Yes, I have been, as of late, trying to focus on the "grass-isn't-greener" deal when it comes to wanting to be married. It is hard sometimes when you see married couples lookin' like they got it all. It does me good to keep things real.....and, as my Lord has pointed out to me lately, as He catches me sighing and looking over at that happy couple over there, "So what am I? Chopped liver? Marriage ain't everything, little one. Marriage is temporary, earthly, fleeting. I Am not." quote: Ecclesiastes 3 tells us there are specific purposes for certain seasons of life. Ask God what unique things he wants you to do or learn in this single season. Obedience to these things will draw you closer to him and make for an exciting ride. That's so true. Singleness is an exciting ride. Marriage is an exciting ride. Two, totally different rides, mind you, but definitely exciting. But what the Holy Spirit has been pointing out to me is that life in Christ is the ride of my lifetime and for all eternity, not my marital status.

John_O -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 5:53:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: WaitingforBoaz I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:] Ditto (but coming up on three years)

WaitingforBoaz -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 5:56:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: John_O quote: ORIGINAL: WaitingforBoaz I have only been single for 1 year after being married for almost 20 years. I feel like a fish out of water. At this point I cannot think of one thing I like about being single. I sat here and tried to think of one but came up empty. I am choosing to be content with my circumstances. I really have no other option.[&:] Ditto (but coming up on three years) {{{{{{John_O}}}}}}

ta_mosquito -> RE: Why Is It So Great Being Single?? (6/30/2008 7:33:12 PM)
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