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The Hidden Costs of Living Alone
The Atlantic ^ | October 20, 2021 | Joe Pinsker

Posted on 11/24/2022 4:49:50 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

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To: Silentgypsy

Multiple sentences out loud.

But since I think I shouldn’t do it, I’m not totally crazy...yet.


41 posted on 11/24/2022 8:43:55 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
Been alone all of my life. I'm from the first generation of the disintegration of the 'family' unit and my mother and me were forced out of the house due to divorce. (late 1960s)

Fast forward to now: Married once which was over pretty much before the rice hit the ground. Out of that though, we had a beautiful baby boy. We divorced and I went on to purchasing a new home (a matchbox compared to today's homes) and raising my son. Never remarried and never had the inclination to.

I worked hard. I was hired in upper management and made good money. Paid the house off and now am retired. I do not regret being alone. It's all I know. Those who question it are the ones that are uncomfortable with being alone. I've never had a problem with it.

42 posted on 11/24/2022 8:46:42 PM PST by LibertyWoman (America, the Handwriting is on the Wall. )
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To: entropy12
I think it is better to be single than live with a spouse you do not get along with.

Yes. Unless you are a Mormon. Or any other religious group and you are devout. Then it may work better because you two will take your vows seriously.

Otherwise, you guys are roommates for a couple of years.

43 posted on 11/24/2022 8:55:37 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: rlmorel

Thank you so much for your post.

Arrestor cable!

I can watch videos all day long on aircraft taking off at sea. Never knew what to call the cable or entirely how it worked. I can now search it out thanks to the post you made.


44 posted on 11/24/2022 10:43:51 PM PST by SouthernClaire
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To: rlmorel
The sound of his snoring enraged me, and I kicked the metal locker near the head of his rack.

Your narrative fascinates me!

Regards,

45 posted on 11/24/2022 10:47:54 PM PST by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

“Me I’m a loner because I can’t take the heart ache’’. Judy Collins song.


46 posted on 11/24/2022 10:56:40 PM PST by jmacusa (Liberals. Too stupid to be idiots. )
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
And no one give a flip when you drop dead.

I kind of like that. I’ve hurt so badly at losing some of my loved ones; I don’t want to be the cause of people feeling like that.

And there are some great people in Heaven.

47 posted on 11/24/2022 11:17:42 PM PST by Allegra
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

I lived alone for over 10 years. My elderly mother lives with me now, but I never had a problem living alone. It depends on your personality and interests.


48 posted on 11/25/2022 12:10:17 AM PST by gattaca (Either you will control your government, or government will control you. Ronald Reagan)
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To: EEGator

I talk to my dog. He pretends he can’t understand me, but I know he can.


49 posted on 11/25/2022 3:10:03 AM PST by FLT-bird
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To: rlmorel

Excellent anecdotes .. thanks !


50 posted on 11/25/2022 4:15:27 AM PST by tomkat
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To: sit-rep

$550 per month? Astounds me.


51 posted on 11/25/2022 4:25:01 AM PST by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: NetAddicted

1100 sqft house I bought 30 years ago... Should be paid off by now but due to an ex who signed my name better than I do, remortgaged it a few times and since a divorce 13 years ago I consolidated everything and have about 4 years and it’s mine... I’ll spare you the rest of the drama!!


52 posted on 11/25/2022 4:49:24 AM PST by sit-rep ( )
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To: FLT-bird

Does he do the “dog head twist stare” on you?


53 posted on 11/25/2022 5:46:28 AM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator

As long as you’re happy, everything is fine.


54 posted on 11/25/2022 5:59:43 AM PST by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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To: Silentgypsy

I get along just fine with myself.
:)


55 posted on 11/25/2022 6:03:28 AM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator

Not so much that but when I say anything he wants like “outside” or “dinner” or “treat” then he damn sure understands.


56 posted on 11/25/2022 6:05:55 AM PST by FLT-bird
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To: FLT-bird

So dogs are like us. We have selective hearing when women talk.


57 posted on 11/25/2022 6:09:58 AM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator
I talk to myself too much…

You're OK as long as it doesn't degenerate into a fistfight.

58 posted on 11/25/2022 6:55:56 AM PST by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: HartleyMBaldwin

I’m in the clear…for now…


59 posted on 11/25/2022 6:57:38 AM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator

Not only are you your own best company, if you argue with yourself, it’s a win-win.


60 posted on 11/25/2022 7:05:57 AM PST by Silentgypsy (In my defense, I was left unsupervised.)
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