Hey all, hope everyone is doing well.

I’m curious if anyone out there has made a conscious decision to not date or be in a relationship anymore.

If so, what was your rationale? Do you feel it was the right decision? If you’re currently considering it, why?

  • modernangel@sh.itjust.works
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    4 days ago

    Never as a permanent intention, but yes. It took me until age 30ish to realize I’d never really learned to feel whole without a partner, so after that I intentionally took time between relationships to practice being a whole, yet single person.

    • randomcruft@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      3 days ago

      That’s fair and understandable. When we’re young, we aren’t as smart or emotionally mature as we think we are.

      Once we have that realization, I think life looks a little different.

      I think your approach makes a lot of sense. Finding solace in solitude can be a powerful thing.

      Thanks for the response and I’m super happy you found what worked for you!!