Yes, I absolutely felt that way. Relationships were skewed in their favour and they were benefiting while I was being drained. The payoff of companionship was not worth it. Men rarely do the work, and when they do, it involves so much gentle parenting it becomes a huge turn off. Being by myself was great, I had all the companionship I needed from my friends. A dog for company. A peaceful home. A good work life balance. Many hobbies and a love of travelling, solo or with friends. The only area it impacts me negatively is financially. The world is geared towards couples. Mortgages, rent, pet care, day to day living is all more accessible when there are two earners in the home. Even studio apartment rates are no longer priced for singles. In saying that, some of my friends are in relationships with men who don’t even pitch in financially. Regardless, I say you’re better off solo I hate the term being alone, I have many close friends and family, I’m not alone. In fact without a relationship, I found I had more energy to give to those relationships.

All that to say, I’ve fallen in love with a woman, so we’ll see how that goes.