Comments on: The Art of Being Happy Alone: How to be Happy Alone

By: Robbie

Robbie — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:09:19 +0000

I’ve been divorced for about 3 years now. I don’t like the feeling of being alone and wanting to do things by myself. I always rather have a friend with me for simple things like going out on hikes or going out to the movies or to travel.
The only problem is that most of the few friends that I have are married. If I ask my daughter that is 20 or my son that’s a teenager to join me to go anywhere, it’s like pulling teeth with them sometimes.
Sucks being a single parent.

By: L

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 16:55:59 +0000

Very insightful article. I’ve always enjoyed my own company but with the help of a narcissistic husband, I lost myself along the way. I’m now sperated and trying to rekindle what I once had. It’s been a confusing process and reading this article made my journey to a better place in my life easier.
Thanks:)

By: April Jackson

April Jackson — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:24:54 +0000

In reply to Tess. Hello,.I don't have any friends either . I would love to have you as a friend. Most days I feel like I just need someone to listen and talk to me. I am married but often feel alone. I know how you feel.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:45:27 +0000

In reply to Tess. Hi Tess! I would be happy to befriend you! My name is Rhonda. I live in Missouri. Married, 3 adult children. I am in my 50’s. Reach out if you’d like to chat sometime.

By: thrivingwonders

thrivingwonders — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 01:20:08 +0000

In reply to Tess. I’m sorry, that must be so hard. All we can do sometimes is try to make the best of our time spent alone.

By: Tess

Tess — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:31:54 +0000

I left my husband of 20+ years and later, a boyfriend of 2 years after the divorce. They were both abusive men. My parents died along with my 2 siblings and 4 of my close friends, and son. I have 2 adult children, 1 of whom choses not to have a close relationship with me. I have no other relatives, none. I know not even 1 neighbor in my neighborhood (it’s not a place conducive to getting to know each other and I’m out of place due to age as it’s mostly young 20’s and 30’s who live here – I am over 50 now.) I don’t want to go live in a senior community because frankly, I don’t feel that “old” yet, and yet, I feel too old to keep living here, so go figure. I live in a US state that is notorious for icy cold natives who will help you out in a pinch but look the other way if you want to make a friendship. I’ve tried online dating but it’s been a continuous crash ‘n burn experience for me. Anyway, loneliness has been my new normal. The pain of living this way is very difficult at times however I’ve learned to accept it and deal as best I can with what I have. Working from home due to COVID has added to the loneliness and isolation too, unfortunate but necessary to keep everyone safe at my job, which I support. Thank you for this article. It is a good refreshing read and reminder of things for those of us who have had the “part of one” card dealt to us.

By: thrivingwonders

thrivingwonders — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:31:21 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth Aloku. So sorry you’re going through that. I promise it gets better! :)

By: Elizabeth Aloku

Elizabeth Aloku — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 17:14:29 +0000

I'm a 17 year old girl who recently moved away from my family for schooling and it's been so stressful getting to do things by myself for the first time. I've been feeling so lonely for the few days that I've been here and sometimes I feel like I'm about to have a mental breakdown but this article was really helpful. Thanks a lot.