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  • lori64
    lori64 Posts: 132 Forumite
    AubreyMac wrote: »
    If someone has been single for a long time, say 5 years or more, would you question what is wrong with them?

    If someone got to a certain age say, 35, and have never had a serious relationship do you think that weird?

    Would any of those situations put you off someone?

    No I wouldn't question what is 'wrong' with them. So many relationships are based on lies. They cant stand being alone so hook up with anyone rather than be alone. Neediness, desperation, needing someone to validate their existence. The list is endless! People get together for all sorts off reasons, but as long as you are in a relationship of any kind...well, it means you are normal? I think not!

    I'm 50, have never been in a serious relationship. Why? because I never met the right person for me. I chose not to hook up with just anyone to be part of the crowd. Other peoples opinion of my status is their problem, not mine!

    What would put me off someone, is them hooking up with me because they are on the rebound, cant stand their own company, insecure and needy and must be attached to a mate at any cost!
  • lori64
    lori64 Posts: 132 Forumite
    The sort of people who would judge/question it aren't the sort of people you'd want to mix with, or care yourself about their opinions...... small-minded smug people have usually "settled" for the sort of sub-standard species that singletons of long-standing have been knocking back for years as they are so inadequate they can't bear to be alone.
    :)


    Couldn't put that better myself!:beer:
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