Living alone vs the alternative

There is a big difference between been alone and been lonely and while I don't live alone and haven't done so for many years ,I also like having time and space to myself ,as opposed to having somebody around 24/7 and can easy shut myself off for a few days ( if the mood takes) but with family and friends ,one is never alone so it's all about getting the balance right for me .

One other person, who's independent, is the ideal IMO. I wouldn't like there to be nobody there at all ever, but I like it a lot of the time.

Its alright I have my 24 cats and 10 dogs to keep me company.

Latchy wrote: »

By the wai...decomposed bodies don't count as company :pac:

/retch... opens window for some fresh air

I have a feeling you are not joking.

/calls Gardaí

gurramok wrote: »

Here's the real fact of living on your own.

You need your own privacy at times(yes) but having that day in day out without any friends or family visiting can damage you long term. Think of it like an elderly person whose only visit is home help once a week or talking to the cat or dog on a regular basis, you'd crack up.

That's not "the real fact of living on your own" - it's only the case if you can't leave your home and nobody visits you. What about those who are living alone and head off to meet people/have people visit them in the evenings/at weekends?

amacachi wrote: »

I'd only be worried about living alone when pushing 50.

Why that age?

Jacster wrote: »

Living abroad and dont really know many people. Girlfirend and I moved in together but it didnt work out. Splitting up and shes moving out in a few weeks leaving me living alone in the gaff.
First of all paying double rent will be an absolute slayer.
Secondly and certaintly worse, living alone in a foreign place will be rough.
Think ill take a hit, break the contract and move bank into shared accomodation.
Its better to whinge about housemates and have something to talk about than staring at four walls wondering how the hell youd ended up here.

Aw that sucks - certainly crappy circumstances can affect your perspective on something like living arrangements. Yeah, go for it - find a house-share. Good luck!

Born to Die wrote: »

I have a feeling you are not joking.

/calls Gardaí

Well if they are looking for an old woman who died ... er ..peacfully in her sleep , they won't find her here .

/sprays last of arosol can around room

44leto wrote: »

How about my friend that are handcuffed and locked in the basement.

If they are smokers then sorry ... No

I have never lived with friends or a random collection of housemates, but I have lived with my ex and am currently living alone for over a year. I absolutely LOVE it! Maybe it's just in contrast to living in the same house as someone when it's a toxic relationship, but I love the peace I have now.

I love coming home to a house that is exactly how I left it, no messes or horrible surprises when I walk through the door. I love that, as a vegetarian, nothing in my kitchen has touched meat and I don't have to feel my stomach turn every time I open the fridge. I love that I can do what I want, when I want, without answering to anyone. I control everything in my house, and I don't have to compromise this

As I said, maybe I'm just contrasting things too strongly to what it's like in a bad relationship, and my experiences might not be half as bad if I lived with someone where things run smoothly, but I've just had an awful time of it and there's no way in hell I'd be back living with someone again in a hurry!

Princess Peach wrote: »

They really don't seem that bad to me Seen faaaaaar worse I have!

I wish it was possible to post smells.

Elvis_Presley wrote: »

They say a picture says a thousand words. I'll let you guess what my answer to this question is.

Third one says it all. I cleaned everywhere about 4 days ago.

I am actually very comfortable with disorder and untidiness even some dirt. The cops would never mistake me for a serial killer, perhaps they may get suspicious if they met my friend who like to be chained in the basement.

Princess Peach wrote: »

They really don't seem that bad to me Seen faaaaaar worse I have!

Yeah, same here. And I'm always cleaning/tidying. Looks like quite a nice gaff actually, if in need of a shine-up. Looks like it would be pretty easy to have it looking lovely - just a good clean would be sufficient. But I suppose not so easy to do this when you're living with lazy-arses, and as the poster says, the smell... :-/