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is anyone really happy by themself?

i’m still getting used to the idea of being single. it’s hard to come home from work and not have that person to do something with. that was what made my day before.

it seems like the only times i feel ok are when i can distract myself from my feelings… by playing video games, or watching tv, or hanging out with friends.

how can i stop feeling like this? i dont think ill ever be as happy as i was in the relationship, but maybe i can find some way to be somewhat happy. all i can think about sometimes is that i “need” to meet someone.

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geis offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (15 minutes after post)

how long has it been?

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punckrok offline Verified User (5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (18 minutes after post)

its been about 2 or 3 months…

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geis offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (25 minutes after post)

that is a dicey period, believe me I know it’s hard. And the answer is that you can be happy without that type of relationship but it takes a lot of effort sometimes. Having good friends is an excellent base.

If you do want another relationship then that is great, but make sure you are pursuing a relationship with a person you legitimately want to be with and not just for the sake of being in a relationship.

Now is probably a great time to look at yourself and really try to figure out what you want so that the next moves you make can be more meaningful in your life. Hope this helps and that all goes well.

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Cell offline Verified User (1 year, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 85 #
Winnipeg, MB, CA | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (30 minutes after post)

No. No one is happy alone. If you don’t think a relationship right away is a good idea, spend time with friends.

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Commander Ikari offline Verified User (9 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 340 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (31 minutes after post)

Cell wrote:
No. No one is happy alone. If you don’t think a relationship right away is a good idea, spend time with friends.

Apparently I should be feeling sad right now then. But I don’t.

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Cell offline Verified User (1 year, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 85 #
Winnipeg, MB, CA | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (40 minutes after post)

Commander Ikari wrote:

Cell wrote:
No. No one is happy alone. If you don’t think a relationship right away is a good idea, spend time with friends.

Apparently I should be feeling sad right now then. But I don’t.

Luckily, you are not alone. You are here with us. :)

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hpaliman1 offline Unverified User #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (41 minutes after post)

it’s a balance thing i think. you don’t necessarily need someone if you have something and vice versa. look at the culture of the US… it gives you the answer. if you live here you won’t escape it unless you are out of it and even then it lingers.

i’m sure people will write this off as a bunch of crap but it’s my opinion on it.

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Commander Ikari offline Verified User (9 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 340 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (41 minutes after post)

Cell wrote:

Commander Ikari wrote:
Cell wrote:
No. No one is happy alone. If you don’t think a relationship right away is a good idea, spend time with friends.

Apparently I should be feeling sad right now then. But I don’t.

Luckily, you are not alone. You are here with us. :)

Yay!

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xXxJessica offline Verified User (3 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (45 minutes after post)

Then go out there and meet people!!!
But learning to cope being on your own is a powerful tool!
Can i suggest reading the book “Practicing the Power of Now”
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ x Good Luck

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nick.anderson. offline Verified User (2 months) Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (49 minutes after post)

Loneliness and being alone are two entirely different things. The loneliness of not being in a relationship will be jarring at first, and though it may take some time, it will eventually fade away completely. For the time being, you should seek additional comfort in friends, family, and various other social networks (i.e. Help.com), they way you take advil for headache that will eventually go away. After that stage, you will simply be alone - whether you like that or not is up to you. I personally love being alone, living alone, going by myself to movies or eating by myself. It’s not because I don’t have friends, I just don’t require as much social contact as some people. There are people who like living alone in the mountains, and there are people who aren’t comfortable if they’re not constantly socializing. I think the key is finding what level of social contact makes you feel the best, then do what you have to to obtain it. If you need a little extra help right now that’s fine, so don’t think you’ll always feel this way when you’re single. You might actually find you enjoy it if you give it a chance.

Hope this helps!

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kbambo1 offline Verified User (2 months) Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (54 minutes after post)

You should do whatever it takes to be content with being single, and not be completely dependant on another person to validate you or make you happy. There’s nothing wrong with distracting yourself with friends, tv and video games. Time heals all. I know it’s not easy, but it’s a transition you will have to adjust to. And realize it’s not permanent. Sooner or later you’ll find someone else to be in a relationship with. I hope it works out!

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Srinh offline Verified User (4 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 40 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2 hours, 5 minutes after post)

I’m happy alone, right now. Been by myself for 4 years.

Altho, after my ex of 7 years & i broke up & i moved away, back w/my family. I couldn’t sleep alone for 1 year after. I’d always sleep close to my lil’ sister, Deb or my grandma, i was so heartsick. Wow. But lonliness is like a muscle you work out.

At first? it hurts like hell. But you ice it…and you keep on using it.

And it’ll be really easy afer awhile. Just remember to ice yourself alot. lol. it’ll be ok.

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punckrok offline Verified User (5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2 hours, 22 minutes after post)

It almost seems like it doesn’t get better… its just that you get used to not being as happy as you once were. and once you’re used to it, it doesnt hurt as much, but you’re not really as happy as you were. does anyone agree or disagree with that statement?

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Srinh offline Verified User (4 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 40 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2 hours, 26 minutes after post)

i disagree. i’m way happier. cus’ my relationship wasn’t so great.
but on the other hand if your relationship was great? then……try to fix it.

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punckrok offline Verified User (5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2 hours, 29 minutes after post)

i tried everything possible to fix whatever was wrong, but it was still her opinion that we were too different. and i cant change her mind as hard as ive tried.

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Srinh offline Verified User (4 months, 3 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 40 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (2 hours, 32 minutes after post)

o. that’s too bad. then there’s nothing you can do. just move on. only time can heal. she just needed something different. It’s not you. It was just her. Dont let it be a reflection on you. Try not to feel let it deflate your self-esteem.

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xXxJessica offline Verified User (3 months, 1 week) Long Term User Shouts: 6 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month, 4 weeks ago (1 day, 6 hours after post)

You need to read the book i suggested please..

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