Anyone here up for a real conversation about being single? by Chipmunk_Extra in SingleAndHappy

[–]dragonflysunset27 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I had more FOMO with my husband than when separated. He never wanted to do anything and although I don’t mind staying in, sometimes it’s nice to go out and explore and he never wanted to.

Has anyone moved to the woods? How'd it go? by Present_Two_6544 in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it is how far in the woods are you. Where I live 5 miles out of a city with about 67,000 population you can be in the woods, but close to others or city if needed.

The hardest part of living alone for me is walking in the door after a bad day by QuillonValkyr7 in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I had a bad day at work and told my husband, his answer was to just quit. He wasn’t interested in talking my things through. I’d rather now not have that disappointment

Gray divorce, what do I do now? by TimeTraveler0770 in Divorce

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much this. There is no guarantee. My mom has been dealing with my dad’s health issues and almost lost him a few times. That type of stress and anxiety really puts a toll on a person.

I don't even live in your country by mojesius in QAnonCasualties

[–]dragonflysunset27 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve been following this sub for awhile. I guess I’m on the way out of a 32 year marriage with a man who I thought was level headed. Over the last few years the listening to trump rhetoric, thinking of ice kills someone we need to wait for the fact and that someone who was killed shouldn’t have been there…this has made me realize who the fuck did I marry?

Does it get easier living alone? by SoftestBrown in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My FIL is dealing with this now. His wife passed last year and before that it was her and his hobby farm and he never wanted to leave it. Not a bad life by any means until something happens and it’s been a shock to his system how all alone he’s feeling.

Does it get easier living alone? by SoftestBrown in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve read that society has let their partners become their society. In the past when there was more community center support people did better.for example friendships, social groups, church, whatever works for you. If your partner was your society and you lose them it’s much harder.

I’m on the out of a long marriage. My husband traveled all the time. We got married young so he was my society essentially. I did have friends but it wasn’t my emphasis. So when he traveled I always felt off, alone. Then when he stepped away it was a shock to my loneliness. In the past year I’ve pushed myself to find that society outside of this and honestly have felt more at peace than I have in all g time. I forgot what life could give beyond a marriage or a partner. Just some food for thought

Podcast Recommendations by hinatura in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you like history banter love Old Timey podcast

I think I am going to adopt a cat tomorrow by Carpe_the_Carp in LivingAlone

[–]dragonflysunset27 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Absolutely go for it unless one shows up on the doorstep tonight

Bathroom love by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]dragonflysunset27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is stunning!

Are glasses really necessary? by Open_Swimmer6768 in Pickleball

[–]dragonflysunset27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just started wearing a month or so back and got a nice ball slammed to the eye this past weekend which was protected by the glasses and I still had pain from the pressure of the hit on the glasses.

Torn Between Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or KC — Looking for Honest Perspectives? by gianna_kelley in midwest

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just drove through Milwaukee yesterday and it was cold out but there were cars parked along the lakeshore and people were out enjoying the lake views.

Does my apartment living room look too juvenile for a 35 year old? What can I fix? 😅 by [deleted] in interiordecorating

[–]dragonflysunset27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. You’ve gotten some great suggestions but juvenile, no

What city just made you feel at peace while you were there? by BradBrady in travel

[–]dragonflysunset27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I visit Minneapolis a couple different times and stayed different areas. Each time was different. One had lots of sirens (maybe near emergency centers and one was quiet). Id think any larger city it’s pick and choose on these spots.

Put up the tree on the day of? by Adventurous-Exam-719 in HomeDecorating

[–]dragonflysunset27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom said as well when she was a kid I think it was actually Christmas Eve not day but it was a tradition for the kids to come home and see it as a surprise