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Poll: Have you ever lived alone? Or am I odd that at 35 I've never lived alone and this move is a little terrifying?

Posted by sycor Apr 13 '12, 08:29

I went from home to the dorm with a roommate to an apartment with friends to a house with one of those friends to an apartment with my wife.

What do you do when your alone like that?

Responses:

Not nearly long enough. - Stephen Apr 13, 08:44
I don't think I'd like it - even to the point, I probably will never do it. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:41
Enjoy it. Awesome times. -- nm - Iron Spawn Apr 13, 08:40
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Senior year of college my roommate lived at home so, then I guess. Otherwise Boston for work, and one summer is all. -- nm - MDH Apr 13, 08:39
From the time my wife passed to this last summer when Aaron moved in - eag Apr 13, 08:37
I've lived alone for the past 4 years since my divorce. It's actually very nice. -- nm - decline Apr 13, 08:36
last 2 years of college followed by about 6-8 years with my first couple of jobs. -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:36
For 10 years. Loved it. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:36 2
- yeah, for that time in my life, it was glorious. -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:36 1
  - exactamundo -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:38
you mean, What *dont* you do when you're alone like that. - Jovian Apr 13, 08:35
Only for a short period when my wife moved out to Oregon before me. I didn't like it. -- nm - Mop Apr 13, 08:35
Yes, living alone now except every other week my son lives with me - amoxy Apr 13, 08:35
In truth, leave the house a lot more - con_carne Apr 13, 08:34
Yes, for about six years. -- nm - Kim Pine Apr 13, 08:34
I have never thought of this question - the answer is no. -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:34
for 10+ years. - Mel Profit Apr 13, 08:33 1
- Exactly. You are johnny on the spot with regards to all aspects of your life -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:42
Have been for years, LOVE it. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:33 12
- as for what do you do ... I don't understand the question. Anything you want. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:35 11
  - exactly. do whatever the hell you want! -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:38 10
    - i know! No one ever yells 'Put some damn pants on!!'. Bliss. -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:39 7
      - right? I love to air dry -- nm - CQ: In Suspension Apr 13, 08:45
      - hee! -- nm - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:42
      - like Mel would tell you to put pants on... -- nm - Beaker Apr 13, 08:41 2
        
        When it's January and "someone" mentions casually a few times that it's "chilly" you damn right I tell her to... - Mel Profit Apr 13, 08:43
        
        well, i do get cold sometimes... -- nm - Diva Apr 13, 08:43
      - Watch only the shows you like. Play your CDs 20 times if you feel like it. Eat breakfast for dinner. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:40 1
        
        mmmmm breakfast for dinner. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:41
    - leave your dishes in the sink, your underwear on the floor, eat takeout, play Halo all night. no one stops you! -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:39
    - And no checking in with nobody -- nm - con_carne Apr 13, 08:39
I did for about 2.5 years, then I went back to roommates and with the right people, I prefer it -- nm - Guigue Apr 13, 08:33
Yes. I definitely prefer it to having a roommate. When I'm alone, I read, I watch movies, I play computer games, I surf the net, I cook, etc... - Roger More Apr 13, 08:33 11
- This is the problem. I'm not sure what I like to do anymore. I've been part of a couple for so long... I dunno. And being a depressive person - sycor Apr 13, 08:35 10
  - know your " triggers" - I would recommend against " taking to the bed" go out to places were people are - Epiphany Apr 13, 08:43
  - get an Xbox. nm -- nm - groiny Apr 13, 08:43
  - You need to set a few rules/structures for yourself. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:42
  - it sounds cliched but, seriously, sign up for something. anything. a class, yoga, talks at the museum, anything. - Andie Apr 13, 08:42 1
    - My summers are so much better now that I'm part of a softball team. It's something I look forward to all week -- nm - Guigue Apr 13, 08:45
  - Definitely go for a walk, or have some other form of light exercise each day. You'll be surprised how much this affects your mental health. - Roger More Apr 13, 08:41
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    - good point -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:42
  - get out for a walk every day, even if it's just around the block. -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:38
  - go to the gym. Eat out. Go out for coffee. Exercise outdoors. I dunno. -- nm - loosilu Apr 13, 08:37
I've lived alone probably a total of 3 or 4 years in my life. It's fine, but as an introvert it can present me challenges. - ty97 Apr 13, 08:32
surprisingly never after thinking about it. - Beaker Apr 13, 08:30
No. -- nm - Don Homer Apr 13, 08:30
only for about a year after I dropped out of school -- nm - znufrii Apr 13, 08:30
for many years. i even did it for my last year of university (got my own place). i really do love having my own space. -- nm - Andie Apr 13, 08:30 3
- yeah I am kind of looking forward to just having myself to clean up after and having my own space. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:31 2
  - if you've never done it, you might find yourself at loose ends after work at the beginning. but you will get used to it, don't panic. -- nm - Andie Apr 13, 08:32 1
    - :) Yeah, it makes me anxious already. At least it sounds normal. Thanks. -- nm - sycor Apr 13, 08:37

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