Have You Ever Lived Alone And Liked it?

[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.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I lived alone from the time I was 21 (graduated from college and got a job) until my husband and I started living together when I was 41...so 20 years.

After all that time, learning to live WITH someone was a challenge.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Things I liked and didn't like about being alone...things I like and don't like about sharing.

But I know I can survive..and enjoy... either one!