19 Unmarried Older Adults Tell Myths About Being Single

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'There is no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. I know many married people who are miserable, having affairs, or using their partner just for money, but we're told somehow these awful people are better just because they're married.'

Older Adults Who Never Got Married Are Revealing The"Myths" About Being Single Later In Life, And More People Need To Talk About This

"I have peace of mind and contentment, which I think is about the closest we come to actual happiness. I can do what I want, when I want, how I want, with no one to answer to but myself."The myth of being single by choice is not always true — it's not always a choice. You don't get to decide to be loved by someone. It's totally and completely up to another person, and I wish more people, especially anyone who's been in or is in a relationship, would realize it.

"Last year, I chose to drive from Ohio to Utah for a week-long family reunion. My family has watched me traverse the globe after being in the Air Force for 24 years, so they didn't seem to think much of it. My new dog was a great traveling companion with me, and it was wonderful. "I'm more creative and happy being single. If someone comes into my life, great! But I'm not in any rush. Now I'm stronger than ever and living my best life!""I never assumed I would marry, but at times over the years, wanted to — it just never worked for either myself or the person I was with. I knew early on I would make a terrible dad, as I had a hard time sticking to my guns with things , so consigned myself to make sure I didn't get anyone pregnant.

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