Grass isn't always greener on the other side.

I hate being single because I can't have the connections I want. I'm 42, and as much as I go out and make friends, my peers are so busy with their coupled-up situations (kids, spouses, houses, etc.) that they have little time for me, so I maybe see each friend once every three months or less often, which just isn't enough when you're craving someone close who is there all the time. And I hate being told I'm not allowed to hate being single, like when people say, "Use it as a time to focus on what you want and your priorities." Well, gee, what I want is a husband, and having a marriage and family is my priority. Everything else I'm doing is secondary to that, but I can only have the secondary right now, or maybe for good, so telling me to focus on my priorities and what I want is reminding me that I don't have what I want.

Being single has it up`s and down`s it not that bad

I don't mind being single for a while, it allows me to work in my goals in life harder. I have gotten higher marks and got into a higher special BFA program because of it. I didn't need a man during the whole thing. being single allowed me to find my strength and grow. and for valentines day I didn't wallow because I was single I went out and shot some laser guns and had a blast with a friend and my sister. I honesty don't care what people think because what really matters if I'm happy, and honestly I think if you can't be happy with yourself then don't expect some guy or partner make you instantly happy. true happiness comes from within.

I don't mind being single but now it's to a point that I feel like I am missing out. I am at a point in my life that I will like to be with someone. But I hate when people say to me "Oh girl your 30 it's time for you to find a man, and think about marriage." I just want to slap some of my friends some times.

they only thing I hate about being single. Eating alone..

None of the things mentioned in this article actually bother me even if I'm single. But good effort Vladlena. There's no article that would be accurate for ALL women. However, just thought of sharing with u what I hate about being single even if otherwise, I like my single life. What I hate is those accusations from the society especially those insecure women who r afraid of losing their husbands to me! I have many male friends at work with whom I either have professional relationships or pure friendship with! There was a time when 1 of my colleagues who is more like a BROTHER to me one day jokingly adviced me to quickly get married coz ppl were accusing me of having an affair with him just because I; being a single woman was pretty close to this guy! God! Just because I'm single and aging DOESN'T MEAN that I'm desperate!!! My society treats me like an outcast which also doesn't bother me. What bothered me was when ppl try to come in between the pure relationships I have with male friends with no intimacy or lust but accusing me of dirty things just because I'm single! And sometimes I also get tired of telling ppl repeatedly that relationships and marriage is just not my priority...

if we admit it, every single thing on that list is true. it might not bother you everyday but once in a while something or someone always reminds you of how lonely you are. Not everything on the list affects me but some thou...

I agree with you Anne! The grass almost definitely isn't always greener!

I love being single. Its awesome.