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Why is being on your own at christmas any different from, say, feb 15th??
and why is it a problem?
i spend a fair bit of my time alone, wholly by choice.
Why is being on your own at christmas any different from, say, feb 15th??
and why is it a problem?
i spend a fair bit of my time alone, wholly by choice.
Why is being on your own at christmas any different from, say, feb 15th?? and why is it a problem? ..
Presumably in practice because someone on their own at Christmas feels that everyone else is visiting their family and having a generally sociable time.
To some extent, although probably not as much as the lonely people imagine, that is true. But having a sociable time with the in laws doesn't always equate to having a good time!
There's many people who would rather spend Christmas with friends rather than family, and if you have good friends who understand your circumstances, you could try asking some of them if you can join them.
But it's reliant on you having good friends that you are honest with. Some might tell you to get on your bike, but others might welcome you into their home.
this is an interesting thread which presents a view on life which I have yet to experience
the responses in the main seem very helpful
actually the cruises, and singles holidays sound like fun
I have a friend/colleague who goes to Crete alone every September for two weeks of peace and quiet, and he's married with two children
over here on the continent, gentlemen's weekends seem much more popular than in the UK, where a group of old friends who also happen to be husbands and fathers go away a few times a year for a gentlemen's weekend
this is an interesting thread which presents a view on life which I have yet to experience
the responses in the main seem very helpful
actually the cruises, and singles holidays sound like fun
I have a friend/colleague who goes to Crete alone every September for two weeks of peace and quiet, and he's married with two children
over here on the continent, gentlemen's weekends seem much more popular than in the UK, where a group of old friends who also happen to be husbands and fathers go away a few times a year for a gentlemen's weekend
all the best and good luck
Milan.
Perhaps it was "Gentlemen's Weekends" that got him in trouble in the first instance.
Or maybe it's all complete bollocks.
Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.
Originally posted by contractorinatractorView Post
Including my other post above, have you considered therapy/counseling? Perhaps you have difficulty processing and talking about issues of the past. If you have a counselor/therapist you don't get on with, ditch them and find another. Must as with dating, it takes a while to find the right one.
I did briefly after the bust up and it was helpful.
this is an interesting thread which presents a view on life which I have yet to experience
the responses in the main seem very helpful
actually the cruises, and singles holidays sound like fun
I have a friend/colleague who goes to Crete alone every September for two weeks of peace and quiet, and he's married with two children
over here on the continent, gentlemen's weekends seem much more popular than in the UK, where a group of old friends who also happen to be husbands and fathers go away a few times a year for a gentlemen's weekend
all the best and good luck
Milan.
Yep, cruise or US road trip in January is the plan. Weather will be crap but sometimes you can't beat the open road. Chicago to New Orleans looking good...
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