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Single and happy: Myth or not 27 Articles

  • 1 of 27

    by Sherry Obenauer

    Single and Satisfied What's wrong with being single? A whole lot if you go by what you see around you. Whether you visit a bookstore or a library, watch television, go to the movies...read more

  • 2 of 27

    by Suzanne Lambert

    When discussing singledom in comparison to being in a relationship, we often here the notion of being "incomplete". Much sway is given to the idea of find our perfect "other half" or of pity being thrown our way by well-me...read more

  • 3 of 27

    by Libby Morgan

    For all of the television programs about fun, quirky singles, there sure aren't many out there. What happened to the lively 20-30 somethings? Granted, a small town in the south isn't exactly a hub for the single-scene. Tha...read more

  • 4 of 27

    by Ann E. Smith

    Being single is not always easy. However, being in a serious relationship is not either. I think the real key in life is to try to be content with what you have or don't have, no matter what your marital status or age o...read more

  • 5 of 27

    by Chris Wardle

    Single and Happy is not a myth! And if you know that I'm a male I'm sure every woman to read this will think something to the affect of "Well of course you would say that because you're a guy" But bear with me for a moment...read more

  • 6 of 27

    by Rena Sherwood

    I have been on both sides on the relationship coin. I have been in committed relationships and been single. I am now single and hope to be so for the rest of my life. And I am happier than I've ever been since the womb! I...read more

  • 7 of 27

    by A.R. Marth

    Like the dragon, a happy single person is a myth with a basis in reality. While there are many happy solo flyers in the world, we don't see or hear much about them; when we do get a glimpse, they are much less unusual than...read more

  • 8 of 27

    by Richard Serra

    Being single and happy can only come from being happy with yourself. If you have to depend on someone else to make you happy, then you fail both yourself and the person you count on to make you happy. Understanding the la...read more

  • 9 of 27

    by Rachel Morley

    This is a tale of a single girls adventure on New Years Eve. It's great to be invited to parties on New Years Eve, especially when there is a full view of the Sydney city skyline, where one can view the fireworks from ...read more

  • 10 of 27

    by Hazel Cairney

    Having raised two beautiful daughters almost entirely alone, I have finally reached that magical age of fortysomething (plus) and to my surprise - find myself the envy of some of my girlfriends. They see my singledom achie...read more

  • 11 of 27

    by Justina Trazzare

    Is it a myth that a person is more happy single? Well i have to say that it really depends on the person. I was with the man i thought i would love forever for a very long time, and then one day he left. I thought I'd neve...read more

  • 12 of 27

    by Kintyre Phoenix

    SINGLEDOM THE JOY OF! It is New Year! Which along with Christmas and Valentines Day can be one of the hardest times for single people, when all around appear to be part of a couple or playing at happy families? Ye...read more

  • 13 of 27

    by Sue L. Bell

    Well, there are certainly people who claim to be single and happy. I, on the other hand, am not entirely sure that it's possible. I will grant that PERHAPS it is possible - for a few rare people. And there are certainly...read more

  • 14 of 27

    by Kristele

    When your single you fall into one of two categories; searching or bitter. Or at least that seems to be the general consensus. If you're not dating there is a tendency on the part of everyone who is not you to try and ex...read more

  • 15 of 27

    by Jenny Jennums

    "Oh get a damn room LOSERS", you scream at the couple in the Sandals resort commercial. If that is your reaction to couples chances are the clich, "I'm single and LOVING it" mantra you're spouting to your friends, family, ...read more

  • 16 of 27

    by Kelli Marshall

    Being alone versus being lonely There is a difference between being alone and being lonely. So many people assume that if you don't have a boyfriend or girlfriend that you are lonely because you are not attached to some...read more

  • 17 of 27

    by Chris Mcculloch

    Why is there so much emphasis placed on people to be in a relationship. If you are single it is like you are a leper in some circles. I think people should be free to choose to be single or not and let people find happines...read more

  • 18 of 27

    by Alyssa Grant

    Punch Drunk Love You look good, you feel good, you dance the night away, you flirt with the attractive bachelor that's stood next to you at the bar and then you find yourself in a downward spiral of tears and fears in a...read more

  • 19 of 27

    by Courtney Caswell-Peyton

    The Singles of the World Are Miserable and Mourning It's really bad to make steeping generalizations in life because when you do, the next day you run into someone who defies your generalization-by a landslide. That be...read more

  • 20 of 27

    by pandaundercover

    Being happy while single is merely a state of mind. In today's society, it is understandable why the majority of people are repelled by the idea of being single and alone. Society is bombarded with the image that they shou...read more

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