OS Singlies - We Do It Our Way!

LavenderBees

decogecko wrote: »

Hi all

Having read the above I realised I belonged on this thread! I'm definitely a singlie.

I'm 32 and live in a happy household of one (plus my two cats, fluffy boy cat & drama queen kitty). I've been on my own for almost 4 years since my OH passed away. I love and miss him as person but not the relationship IYSWIM. Deep down I've always known that if I ever had a relationship like we had that there was definitely no-one for me. This has been very liberating in some respects as I don't have to worry about meeting 'the one'. I've pretty much accepted I won't have children as well.

I'm determined to be as self sufficient as possible in terms of doing my own DIY etc - I can paint, just need to learn how to wallpaper. You tube has been brilliant - it helped me fix my boiler (there was an error code). I'm keeping a look out for courses that teach basic plumbing so that I'm prepared in case anything goes awry.

Thanks for the thread Lavenderbees

Deco x

Ah you're very welcome.

I'm impressed with your determination to do the DIY :T

BookWorm

Evening all

I soooo want to be a fully fledged singlie but think I fall between the definitions described before. I'm not looking for 'the one' but would be open to a new relationship if it happened. However, I have been single for a good while now and honestly can't see that changing anytime soon.

Soooo can I stay...please?

springdreams

meleager wrote: »

To Solicitors, even if most sympathetic, you are just another client and they can try to steer you towards taking out both Lasting Powers of Attorney and to sort out your funeral etc. All that makes it easier for them to deal with when the time comes but you have to be sure it is what you want. I’ll be interested to hear how you or anyone else get on with this.

I agree that to a solicitor all you are is a client. However, as they have no vested interest in your worldly goods, they are most likely to be a help to you rather than to cause confusion or conflict.

Also, I did not feel pressurised to do anything other than what I originally went there to do, namely make a will, when I visited my solicitor. I do not have a living will, power of attorney or any funeral plans, and was not made to feel that I needed to immediately attend to these things by my solicitor.

LavenderBees

BookWorm wrote: »

Evening all

I soooo want to be a fully fledged singlie but think I fall between the definitions described before. I'm not looking for 'the one' but would be open to a new relationship if it happened. However, I have been single for a good while now and honestly can't see that changing anytime soon.

Soooo can I stay...please?

Shhhh....don't tell anyone, but I'm the same....:). Unlikely to happen though. I meet loads of lovely, interesting, funny women....but not men...cba really :rotfl:

BookWorm

:silenced: promise! Thanks LB

calicocat

BookWorm wrote: »

Evening all

I soooo want to be a fully fledged singlie but think I fall between the definitions described before. I'm not looking for 'the one' but would be open to a new relationship if it happened. However, I have been single for a good while now and honestly can't see that changing anytime soon.

Soooo can I stay...please?

A singlie doesn't have to be a singlie for life...just like a bloke doesn't have to be 'right' but can be the one for 'right now'.

I would never say never......but it would have to be someone very special indeed to make me give up the pro's I have right now, and i'm not sure a person exists outside of fiction.

Actually the blokes I could see being happy to share my living space with are friends, or would only ever be friends as I wouldn't or don't fancy them.

BookWorm

I know there are quite a few of you who have cats so thought you may enjoy this....

Bigjenny

decogecko Iv'e recently done a basic plumbing course at my local college, 4 saturday mornings. Today have taken off the u bend under the sink as it was whiffy, not blocked, gave it a good clean, put it back and tightened all the other connections. Even if I never use the other things I learnt I will know if whats what if I ever have to employ a plumber.

Last year I did basic plastering, would never attempt a big job but could do a patch.

I have been a singlie for 5 years since DH died and am not too bad at DIY.

Love the new thread

decogecko

Thanks Bigjenny - that's part of the reason I want to do such courses, firstly so I can try to fix something (and hopefully avoid plumbers fees) or if I need a plumber then I won't get ripped off.

Deco x

mum2one

kacie wrote: »

Bringing back the holidays topic from the last thread, I'm thinking of maybe doing one of The Sun holidays in future as a cheap getaway, but not sure about going to somewhere aimed at families and being on my own. I'll travel to cities and abroad alone but not sure about this!

I've done a couple of sun holidays by myself b4 I had DD, I went to some family sites, but no one took a 2nd look, it was a lot cheaper than booking direct. xx