Have You Ever Lived Alone And Liked it?

[lizbud]

I've often wondered how many of us have lived on our own before marriage
or meeting a significant other? Also if they really felt comfortable doing so.

[finn's mom]

I have, but only briefly. I loved it! I had my first living alone experience after marriage, though. If you'll notice a thread I posted about being afraid of the dark when I'm alone, that always took an effort on my part! But, I did become more at ease with it. I loved being in my own place, with no distractions. (In that I mean, I get more stuff done if I don't have someone there...I hate doing stuff like laundry or dishes if my boyfriend is home, for example!) But, that being said, I love living with someone who is respectful and understands the need for some down time and alone time. I like my living arrangement a lot!

[davidpizzica]

I've often wondered how many of us have lived on our own before marriage
or meeting a significant other? Also if they really felt comfortable doing so.

I have. I don't know if i LIKED it, but I got used to it. I feel a lot better now that I have Moosmom (Donna) in my life.

[Aspen and Misty]

No but I'm heading to Alaska in about 4 months and will live on my own for the first time! I going for a four month internship with a Mesuem of National history. 4 MONTHS! I've never lived on my own. Guess I'll let you know if I liked it or not when I get back.

Ashley

[slick]

I feel a lot better now that I have Moosmom (Donna) in my life.

If you don't mind me asking...what happened to Doreen???

I've lived on my own since 1990 and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!! There's no way I would ever live with anyone again.

[Rachel]

I was on my own for about 8 years between college and when I got married. I don't remember exactly, but I would say maybe five of those I had a roommate and for three I lived alone. Being entirely self supporting was an excellent experience and one I would not trade for anything. I even enjoyed living alone. That said, I don't want to do it again at this later stage in my life. If anything happened to my husband, I would definitely want to find someone with whom to share a home.

[critter crazy]

I have never lived alone! I went from my parents, to the Army(never alone there)then met my hubby and got married!

[Kalei]

I've never lived alone yet. but I think I will really like it. In september I will be going to a University and living on my own, i can't wait! I'll have to let you know if I like it

[caseysmom]

At the moment living alone sounds like a slice of heaven!

[cmayer31]

At the moment living alone sounds like a slice of heaven!

I agree. When I lived with my brother we rarely saw each other so it was like living alone and it was great! Living with one other person, my brother when he was around, wasn't bad either.

Living with three other guys two of which work opposite shifts isn't so much fun and I'd gladly trade it for living alone. I wake up at 6 am, the party last night started at 2 am and ended around 5 am. Got to love waiters and night shifts.

[Glacier]

I lived alone for almost 10 years. I moved out when I was 17. Lived on my own all through University, bought a condo on my own when I was 24. I loved it. Got married when I was 26.

I still love it when Stuart goes away for a little while and I get to be on my own again! He's going to be gone for most of the summer/fall, which I won't love, but not because I don't like being alone. I like it when he's gone for a few days, not a few months!

[prechrswife]

I did for about 6 months between living with a roommate and getting married. I really enjoyed it. My roommate was a kind of high-maintenance personality.

[Freedom]

I lived on my own for 15 years, 3 different apartments in 3 different states. For the most part, I LOVED it.

I did a LOT of traveling, this country and abroad. I didn't have any ties to anyone or a house or anything.

Biggest problem was when something went missing - the remote, my glasses, my book. No one to blame!!!!

After 10 years, when I moved into the 3rd apartment, I got my first cat. Boy did THAT change the situation a bit! Uh HUH! Had to get used to bumps in the night.

[Karen]

Living with just Paul (and Miss Hoppy) is the fewest people I have ever lived with! I don't mind being alone, just never have lived alone for more than the few days at time he's gone to a conference or something!

[Ginger's Mom]

Ah yes, and loved it.