*So what's so BAD about being Single?

”J” wrote in:Though I don't think I had an interest in anyone at the event last night, and I had fun and met some nice people, - it felt sad, kind of down on myself that no one had an interest in me.   I usually meet people easily just in the everyday world and then I go to an event and feel rotten about myself  - yeah, ugly, old, and out of sorts.......I think it just feels more natural when it is an event that one likes but not specifically geared towards "hey I'm single, I'm here and are you interested?"   I maybe might try it one more time, but not in a comfort level when I'm at an event that labels me as "single".  Now tell me... is this stupid or what?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear "J"Thank you for allowing me to understand what is going on with your emotions regarding being single.As an intuitive person, and my life experience interviewing people, I can get a good (not GREAT... just good) idea of what might be going on behind the scenes1. First this  type of event- an activity mixer event, is not structured the same as a REGULAR SPEED DATING event, where the focus of the whole evening is on the "score sheet" which... by the way, I never call it.I refer to it as a Secret Ballot. That’s because the whole concept of "rating" comes to mind with the word "Score” and that is really not what its about.Just like yourself, you are attracted to some but not everyone.We are all the same. Some will be attracted to you, but maybe you will not be attracted to them. OR maybe you are attracted but the other is not attracted to you.A MATCH is when the 2 lucky people agree... they are both attracted to each other.We should do our best, to try to understand this is not personal!!It is… what it is...... ONE person’s opinion and not attracted to us, BUT so many others ARE attracted to us!2. About being single… I don't remember if you told me what your situation was... but my guess is that you (like myself) were married or in a very long committed relationship and now are single.People that have been single all their lives understand stand this world so much better!     I had a bit of a learning curve myself, since I had met my husband at 19, married at 22 and then single again at 45.Girl let me tell you, I still a work in progress!Some suggested reading for you on being single TURN YOUR CAB LIGHT ON...above is a link to a used copy CHEAP at Half.comMaybe I like this author because she is ALSO a recruiter turned dating adviser just like ME!    I like the no-nonsense advise she gives.3. I think just like all of us, you need to consider what to work on first ... and I think it's about being more comfortable being single... being “labeled” as SINGLE, and realizing its not that bad. It’s a state of being. If you have had a few rotten relationships in your life, you know there is nothing easy about dealing with a rotten relationship! Being single has it challenges too, but it’s never as lonely being single and alone then being in a rotten relationship AND being alone!!!Its interesting that you wrote you don’t want to be labeled as single, when in fact so many PAY to go to event just so they can be with those that are like themselves ... SINGLE. I mean who wants to be hanging around couples on a night out. For example let's take New Years eve, when the whole thing is so focused on being a couple that night! If I spent the night with a bunch of people that were not single… then that's when I would feel most awkward. Especially since now that I have been single for coming up to 8 years. (I was married 22 yrs)I would rather spend my time with others making new single friends, that in fact, will give me the opportunity to meet someone I will have a future with and maybe BE a couple again.Am I making any sense here or what?Please do write me your thoughts on this subject comments below or ...So what's so BAD about being single? (polls)  Wishing you joy on your journey, PS – Got a friend that needs some encouragement?Forward this blog – they’ll thank you for it! 

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