mused Greta Garbo to the Dutchess of Windsor,
"I never met a man I could marry.”
Here's a confession: there are moments I wish I was not single.
Sure most days I revel in my glorious single life. But there are moments when I wish I was so NOT single.
From really serious to downright trivial moments, sometimes I wish there's someone with me.
15 Real And Honest Moments I Wish I Was Not Single
1. When I have to carry my laundry bag to and from the laundry shop because it didn't reach the minimum kilo requirement to avail the free pick-up and delivery service. They're heavy! And I have a back problem.
2. When I'm really exhausted that even going to the spa to get a massage is tedious...but my body's aching I really want a massage and couldn't find a home service stat.
3. When I'm too lazy to run some errands. I wish I have a personal assistant.
4. When I buy too much that I need someone to carry my shopping bags.
5. When I went to the hardware and bought Venetian blinds for the first time. Clueless moment.
6. When I tried installing the Venetian blinds myself and everything, uhm...fell and disintegrated. I was so frustrated I almost cried. True story.
7. When I couldn't unscrew anything or loosen a tight cover. I have a strong and brave heart, but the skeletal muscle is another story.
8. When I'm sick, but have to get up and buy myself medicine and prepare me some nutritious meal so I can recover quick.
9. When I feel a little lousy because of PMS, and there's no one to reassure me I'm okay or at least someone I could unleash the hormonal monster inside with. Because like he has no choice but be a punching bag every month, but not hold a grudge against me because he knows it's just the hormones talking. Ladies of course knows what that means.
10. When my back really hurts but I need to go somewhere, and I don't want to leave the house without my essentials. Even when I try to remove a few things, the bag still feels heavy. Back problem is no petty thing.
11. When I have to travel alone and I feel paranoid and vulnerable.
12. When I want to watch a movie and all my friends are not available and I'm not in the mood to watch it alone.
13. When I need to share something too personal to share with friends or family. Or petty things even friends and family will find too trivial. I know a significant other wouldn't mind.
14. When I need some minor repair around the house that I am clueless with. Google has become a consistent boyfriend for the past few years. Only that he does the dictating while I do the doing. That is the exact opposite with a real life boyfriend.
15. When I'm being a scaredy-cat and it's too inconvenient or too late to call someone to sleep over or at least keep me company.
15 trivial yet valid and simple real life first hand experiences when I couldn't stop wishing I have someone at the moment. At those moments.
If married couples have their "I wish I was single" moments, singles have their "I wish I have someone with" moments too.
I am in a state where I can look you in the eye and tell you honestly and sincerely that I am absolutely genuinely happy being single. In fact, I'm getting too comfortable it's a little alarming.
Human as I am though, I still have moments when I wish to fill the emptiness in me.
Normal emotional single and hormonal moments though, not despairing desperate and suicidal ones. Thank God.
These moments make me realize a few things:
That PMS really sucks.
That the desire to have my own family and raise champion kids is still very much alive in me.
That I am still normal!
That I need people in my life.
That every human indeed has an emptiness in their hearts that no amount of earthly treasure can satisfy.
That the cliche, 'all we need is love' is true.
That I can't live without God.
You know what? That moment passes, and I'm okay again. Back to my normal happy single and comfortable life. Like nothing happened.
Christ indeed is enough for me.
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Hi sweetie
ReplyDeleteso interesting article.
Kisses
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Thanks.
DeleteYes, Christ is enough for me, too! Isn't it great that single or married, we can all say that!
ReplyDeleteYes, it is!
DeleteThanks for visiting my blog (A Bench with a View). I can relate with not being able to open a jar; I need stronger muscles myself :)
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An inspiring blog I like to visit every time. :)
DeleteWe need to work out these muscles. Haha.
Hmm, I think I need to share this list with hubby. #11 and #14 are the only ones on there that I was like "yeah, that's kinda nice" and for #14, it usually involves more work on my part to get it done anyhow. I could definitely stand to have someone around with that foot bath!! :)
ReplyDeleteFoot bath is the bomb! You should get him to give you that. :P
DeleteThank you for visiting my blog "paulinescountrytales" and commenting about my first great grandchild. Even though I'm older I can relate about being single as my husband died when I was 50 year old and I lived alone for eight years. Interesting blog you have here. Paula from south Texas
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paula. Glad to have stumbled upon your blog too. You're one strong woman!
DeleteFew of them sounds like you need more of a personal assistant than a boyfriend :-/
ReplyDeleteAnd that's because a boyfriend is no necessity as of the moment. Personal assistant is. ;)
DeleteI think it is great that you enjoy being single... there good things and not so good things to both sides of the coin... I have been married and I have been single and even though my marriage didn't work out, I still desire that partnership with someone special... xox
ReplyDeleteHumans will always have emptiness to fill. You're right though. There are pros and cons with any status.
DeleteHonest to goodness sharing. Admire your sincerely. What is important is for you to be happy the way you are.
ReplyDeleteThat's true. Happiness is a choice.
DeleteI always am honest with my posts. I owe that to the people who stop by and waste a few seconds of their time to read. That's the least I can give them back---real story with lessons to learn. :)
Thanks as always for visiting!
I get the list....and I love how you ended the post. Pretty positive. Have an amazing day out there and thanks for stopping by my site. It led me back to you. :)
ReplyDeleteAlways a pleasure to read your posts. Thanks!
DeleteI enjoyed being single. I dated some pretty okay guys and then I found my soul mate. I can't imagine being single now. You'll find the love of your life when you quit looking.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and thanks for visiting Comedy Plus. ☺
Aw. Good for you, Sandee. Wait, I've already quit looking. Does this mean I'm gonna meet mine soon? LOL
DeleteLove Nr.2 :)
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Thanks, Love!
DeleteGreat Post!!! Your blog always says how I'm feeling at the moment and today you were so on point! I'm so grateful that even though I'm single and would be content with a boyfriend, I know where my true happiness and love comes, God!
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Great to hear from you again! Nice to know there are people out there who understands what I'm going through.
DeleteI LOVE this!! I have a sweet friend who is also single and can relate. I also think this will serve as a great reminder to all of us Married folks that we have so much more to be thankful for than we realize!!
ReplyDeleteWaiting for God's love for your life will be worth the wait!
thank you for the smile!!
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Thanks, Marie. Stay fabulous and thanks for always sharing my posts. :)
DeleteThat boyfriend sounds good...but he must have had his faults since he is now an ex:) Single life is great for some and being with someone is great for others. I love my hubby even if I want to kill him on occasion:)
ReplyDeleteYes, Birgit. Sad to say all those efforts were overshadowed by other things.
DeleteMay you and your hubby be always blessed!
personal secretary...yep! I wait till my hubs gets up and then I request something. one day, girlie, you too will have that again! thanks for coming to my blog. newest follower :D
ReplyDeleteYou must be a spoiled wifey! Good for you!
DeleteThanks, Tammy. Love your blog.
You're right - we're ever really alone, but it does feel that way sometimes...
ReplyDeleteYes, it does. But it will pass. It always does.
DeleteI love your this article, it is so true and it means a lot :) Glad have my cool husband around me at any time :))
ReplyDeleteHave a super weekend darling! Liuba x
Thank you! Blessings to you and your family!
Deletelove this post!
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Anja
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Thank you.
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ReplyDeletethanks but I'm a Catholic Christian and I put my life in God's hands alone. Blessings!
DeleteThey still do that kind of stuff?? ����
DeleteI loved this article! Only time I miss having someone is Valentine's Day really. Other than that this girl is happy being one with God ��
Apparently, some still do.
DeleteThank you, Iva. Stay happy and blessed!
Very intriguing blog and I sure like how you write. Following on Google Friend Connect.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Geo! Following you back.
DeleteExcellent post, I relate l am separated from my husband and recently had back surgery. I am fine most days, but yes when you are not feeling well they are good to run errands lol, but I would Not trade my peace for a minute. And God is with me always another awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you had surgery. I hope you're okay by now...partner or no partner. ;)
DeletePraying for your fast recovery.
I love that you're real, my super friend. Being authentic about where we find ourselves in life sure beats wearing a mask and pretending that life's problem free.
ReplyDeleteI hope your weekend gives you moments that make you smile, and good friends to make you laugh out loud.
Blessings, friend ...
Thank you so much, Linda. Have a wonderful and blessed week!
DeleteExcellent post I am completely agree with you. Thanks for sharing views.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Manjeet.
DeleteI can relate to this SO WELL.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being honest... being single is great, but sometimes it just sucks!
Love your blog!
Thank you for letting us married folks know what you singles struggle with. I am clueless in Hardware stores too!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are gadgets to help you unscrew a lid and reach high shelves, but it is nice to have someone who can do that for you. I am sure I would not know how to install blinds either. I enjoyed your 15 reasons, and then your declaration that being single can also be nice. Thanks for sharing with us here at "Tell Me a Story."
ReplyDeleteI have several single friends and there are times they know I envy their singleness just as they envy my marriedness. The key is to use what ever status one is in to glorify Him. Become an others person is not based on whether we are married or not. Enjoy it until someone special comes along.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story. Being single has it's advantages, but then again so does being married ! May God grant you the desires of your heart.
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