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Created on : Friday, July 01, 2005, 05:12:41 pm
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August 18, 2007, 7:56 am PDT

Tired of Being Single

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     That's ok..you're allowed.  I don't know that I would marry again either.  I have a friend who lived with a guy 10 years, they decided to marry since it worked well and they enjoyed each other.  For some reason, things changed afterwards, and they divorced.  But you know what?  They met back up, and are living together again,  6 years later they are stil together. So i guess it works for them.  My friend contacted me tonight.  He had been on a flight, and had disappeared.  I misunderstood.  I told him I was in no hurry and he seemed ok with that.  I think I'm going to put the relatinship want on the back burner and just date and have fun.  What the heck.  Gives me time to check him out and see how we do.




Ok. I don't know what constitutes a relationship in your book. To me, a relationship happens (or not) AFTER you've been dating awhile. I don't say this to be mean, or to say that you're thinking wrong, btw.

Ok..you misunderstood. That doesn't change the fact that something happened that upset you. And yet....he's ok with your not being in a hurry. GOOD!! So now you can go out with him when you want to, and go out with someone else if you so choose. Date and have fun. Sounds good to me!!!

 

What you said about the couple you know that married, and divorced. I've seen that happen so many times. I knew a couple who lived together almost 20 years...married, and two years later were divorced. It's ridiculous!! I don't know what happens, but *something* does. I still think people change.

 

Hoping the best for you....Becky

 
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August 18, 2007, 9:00 am PDT

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Ok. I don't know what constitutes a relationship in your book. To me, a relationship happens (or not) AFTER you've been dating awhile. I don't say this to be mean, or to say that you're thinking wrong, btw.

Ok..you misunderstood. That doesn't change the fact that something happened that upset you. And yet....he's ok with your not being in a hurry. GOOD!! So now you can go out with him when you want to, and go out with someone else if you so choose. Date and have fun. Sounds good to me!!!

 

What you said about the couple you know that married, and divorced. I've seen that happen so many times. I knew a couple who lived together almost 20 years...married, and two years later were divorced. It's ridiculous!! I don't know what happens, but *something* does. I still think people change.

 

Hoping the best for you....Becky

   Yes, a relationship is that way.  I know that in this point and time, I am incapable of having one, so dating him periodically is probably the way to go until I fix some flaws in my character.  This much I have learned about myself the past few months.  I am also pretty sure that most men are incapable of it as well.  So, at this point in my life, I settle.  I work two jobs, come home and am a hermit.  There is no where to go to meet people here without it being a meat market type of bar setting.  Yes, he did upset me, but in my state of mind, that is not hard to do.  And you know what else?  I really don't understand men anyway, anymore than they understand us.  The type of guy I want for a long term relationship doesn't exist.  I am realistic in saying the best years of my dating life are gone..after 40, its all downhill.  This guy has flaws but who doesn't?  ONe reason I am sticking with it is I went to school with him, and know him, and know enough about his family to know I am safe.  My dad knows his dad, small town thing.  So I am just waiting to see how it goes...I know for fact no matter what, I will never marry again, so why get wrapped up in searching?  A good friend of mine stated it perfectly "the dream remains, but the search has concluded."  Pretty much sums up the way I feel about ever finding the "one" if there is such a thing.
So anyway, that is why I am giving him another chance..he is emotionally stunted, but I know he has potential with patience, and since I am not looking for permanent, why not.......at least in the meantime, we can enjoy each others company-and exchange hugs in the process.



 
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August 18, 2007, 9:03 am PDT

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     Oh, yeah...my mom had a word of wisdom on why things go south after marriage.  If you are living together, both parties know that in most states, legally, you are not bound if things don't work out, plus it is a lot easier to leave if one party aggravates the other.  AFter marriage, that one thing is binding, and I agree the stress from that can create marriage ending tension.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to be married to someone that worked for me, I am just disillusioned that it is in my future at all.


 
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August 20, 2007, 1:17 pm PDT

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     Oh, yeah...my mom had a word of wisdom on why things go south after marriage.  If you are living together, both parties know that in most states, legally, you are not bound if things don't work out, plus it is a lot easier to leave if one party aggravates the other.  AFter marriage, that one thing is binding, and I agree the stress from that can create marriage ending tension.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to be married to someone that worked for me, I am just disillusioned that it is in my future at all.


I think your mom is on to something there. I believe you can have just as strong a commitment to someone without a ceremony stating it as such. I've always said that I am more committed to my sweetie than more married people I know. I guess it's just the people I know, lol...............

 

 

 
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August 20, 2007, 2:05 pm PDT

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Some of the greatest lovers in the world have been premature ejaculators. 

  

No kidding, stop worrying about it right now.  Ask the nexy pretty girl out on a date. 

  

You sound pretty imaginative, you're doing a great job of imagining the worst.... 

Start imagining something else.  Before you go out on that date, have a premature ejaculation at home...alone.  I doubt you prematurely ejaculate very often when you're doing that.  Do it a couple of times if you have to, throughout the day.   

  

Go out on a nice date, and imagine everything's gonna be fine.  It will.  

  

If you end up...you know... then focus on your date, imagine all the intersting places on her where you can distract yourself, that's the goal.  Take your time, so when the time comes your ejaculation won't be premature... you and your date could prematurely ejaculate at close to the same time.  

  

In some context premature ejaculation can be incredibly funny, and shame on the lover who laughs to shame you.  Not in the main plan, yeah, but no more than if you fart.  If it's not due to a physical cause, it could be you're over-thinking it, expecting it, and just generally wierding out about it.  When it happens there is no need to stop sexual play; think on your knees and distract your lover with something else nice about you.  

  

    

  

  

Well, if the person you are with likes you, she won't judge you for it.  She may be like darn, but she'll probably try to find some ways to stop it and help control it. There is a condom out there for climax control, it is made by trojan, you should give it a try.
 

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August 21, 2007, 1:23 pm PDT

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Well, if the person you are with likes you, she won't judge you for it.  She may be like darn, but she'll probably try to find some ways to stop it and help control it. There is a condom out there for climax control, it is made by trojan, you should give it a try.
um, you might want to check the date of the posts that you are reading and responding too.  That post is over a year old.  ; )
 
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August 22, 2007, 12:49 am PDT

Nothing wrong with you!

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I am 23 years-old, and recently found a job through a summer youth program. I work at a food bank. This is where I met a guy I will call "Joe." Joe and I have been flirting, but the last few days it kind of wound down. I could see it in his eyes that he was thinking about not starting a relationship with me. He told me to give it time several weeks ago, and so I figured that I was being paranoid about the look in his eyes, because I am self-conscious. I am upset because I have been very distrustful of relationships, and then I meet "Joe," who is good looking, intelligent, and nice. I have lost a lot of respect for him, as he had none for me. Instead of talking with me privately, he had a conversation with other co-workers behind my back, then had another guy "Ben" tell me that he wasn't interested in a relationship. Am I disappointed, yes; do I respect his wishes? Definately. My problem, is that either a guy flirts, but doesn't ask me out; other guys only make comments about my body, so I avoid relationships with them (most times). I haven't dated in 2 years; my last date broke up with me the day after Valentine's Day, and I have never had an actual boyfriend, though my younger sisters and brother have had long term relationships. I am wonder, what am I doing wrong? What am I supposed to do to attract a good looking, intelligent, and nice man. What is wrong with me?

First, let me say that I seriously doubt that there is anything 'wrong' with you.  The guy was an immature jerk for telling others in your office...PLUS anyone who tells you to 'give it time' should make your radar stand on end....just move on....he isn't worth your time.  You should read Dr. Phil's article about the authentic self....you need to find YOU and be comfortable with YOU.  It's difficult not to be distrustful when you've been burned a few times....but you have to keep going until you meet the right person who has that combination of looks, intelligience and 'niceness' that you want.  One piece of advice...do NOT date people that you work with...it can make for a great big mess.
 
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August 22, 2007, 9:38 pm PDT

i know exactly why i'm single, but don't know what to do about it

i'm 23 years old, and i know why i'm single. well...sort of anyway. i dont know what it's like to be in a relationship, because i never really have been in one.  and the longer i go without being in one, the less i  can relate to people and the more distant and lonely i feel. in high school, i was artsy instead of athletic, did my own thing instead of conform, and because of that i didn't fit in - needless to say i didn't date. in college, i  was popular on campus, had an active sex life, a great social life, but no boyfriends or even many guy friends at all. now, i'm well on my way to a succesful career in magazines, i'm a talented artist, and i have great relationships with some of the best friends a girl could ask for. i'm happy in all other aspects of my life, but the longer i go without a boyfriend the larger the hole in heart feels. i'm not saying i "need" a boyfriend, but i want to be in a relationship. i crave companionship and i really feel like there is something missing in my life. the problem is, i have no experience...i have no frame of reference...i skipped the prologue and now i'm lost. the other day a coworker asked me what kind of guys i like, and i didn't even know what to say! its not only embarrasing, but painful to think about my lack of past relationships. i feel like i missed out on a lot growing up and i can't make up for it. it's like when you take a scantron test in school... if you forget to fill in one little circle, even if you keep going, the rest of the answers will be wrong.

i need a place to start, and i don't know where or how to do it. can anyone out there help me?
 
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August 24, 2007, 1:11 pm PDT

hello

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hello ! how are you? well i would like to thankyou for your help and as far as where i go to meet women is just about anywhere. like at the store or blockbuster you name it but i will not go out with someone from a bar. i really dont like to go to bars so i stay away from them. i will go out once in awhile with my brother but i will not date someone from there. i really dont go to gyms so i wouldnt know if that would be a good place or not. i hope this helps you out from texas...
sorry it's been a while since I've been on here- thanks for the advice. I don't want to meet men from the bar either. LOL. But can't even find a descent man anywhere-
 
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August 25, 2007, 9:34 pm PDT

Still single and looking

 Hello to those who read this 

 

  Are there any single country ladies out there?  I am old enough to be a grandfather be have yet to even find the type of lady I am looking for who is with in a 150 mile area. I have belonged to 12 different singles groups (email) and have yet to find a woman who knows much about  what I am interested in,cattle. There are quite a few women who are interested in horses but have no interest in cattle. Ladies have seen photo'e of me and have wrote to me and wondered why I have never been married and I explain to them about my past problem with epilepsy and the medications I was taking. Now that is all past thanks to brain surgery. I no longer take medication and have a different feeling about women. Now I am looking for a woman with similar interests and is as active as I am. Being a farm boy from Iowa I am not afraid of work and know of different things I can do. I am not looking for a lady who just wants to live off of me. (a live in)     Are there any single ladies out there who know much about cattle?   Lonely Iowa Country boy

 
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