Why I'm Still Alone 

I've been married for 21 years and am 46 years old. So, I cannot relate to being uncoupled and middle aged, but I can totally see myself being in a similar situation if something was to happen to my husband. I do have a church family, however, most of them are a lot older than me. The age of the internet is bittersweet. On the one hand, we can connect with people we otherwise would never know, yet on the other, we have fewer personal connections in "real life". Blessings to you. Just keep being you. 😊

Been single on purpose for 8 years and loving it! :) Thanks for this channel :)

as a young adult the urge to couple, have children, establish who you are as an adult, your place in society, career, lifestyle is a necessary transition into adulthood. coupling, marriage, children, nesting is a huge part of it. by mid-40’s (and older) it’s another transition. more of a reflection of what the person has learned about themselves and the life they wish to live. priorities change, likes & dislike become fine tuned and a deeper acceptance of the adult you have become begins to happen. I think it’s a natural progression into finding your bliss and if being single is blissful, enjoy! ❤

In the past I never really mastered drawing in kind, caring, emotionally healthy partners. After the last one I threw in the towel. Like you, I actually very much enjoy my alone and quiet time. While I'd love to be in a mutually loving, deep and fun relationship, life has been a lot easier and more enjoyable being single these past several years. Still, at 54 years old, I am starting to open up to what can be the most rewarding and unexpected relationship of my life. It helps to know ourselves a bit more before having a relationship with someone else. I know that you will have that great love story when you are ready for it. You truly are one of the great gems out there!

Welp, I split from my last ex shortly after my 39th birthday. We had been together for 7 years. And in those final years, more downs than ups. I was exhausted in every way. I decided that for the first time (since age 12), I was going to remain single. 11 years on, and I haven't changed my mind.😆 If anything, I'm happier now than ever before. Can't say I've even once felt lonely. I've also not felt even slightly depressed. Which I had struggled with since my early teens. Being alone will never mean we are lonely. I have a full and busy life. I started gardening some years back, and became completely obsessed with it. And as you know, I started making cooking videos (even though I never expected the public to find them). I have peace, I come and go as I please, and I don't have to explain to anyone where I'm going, why, who with, or when I'll be home. I can't speak for others, but these last 11 years have been completely liberating for me. It's very interesting to me, the difference in the way I felt for decades, vs. now. Especially when it comes to dating and/or marriage. I guess I finally grew up and realized that I don't need a male half to make me whole. Now having said that, I will never rule out that it may some day happen again. Although, I go out of my way to remain out of sight.😅 Hope you're doing well! Lol