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Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Ronna — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:05:56 -0000

Essential? No. Beautiful, beneficial, a blessing? Yes. The challenge? The in-between places. And yet, the in-between places feel like those in which I am even more clear on who I am (alone) and all that I have to offer (another). It doesn't feel like a question; rather, part of the journey.

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When — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:44:35 -0000

I really like myself... I have a good life with my daughter and our dog, Rosie. We have tons of friends and family who love us and who we love.

Thanks for sharing...

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ed hardy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:09:56 -0000

Not essential, but a powerful way to grow, stretch and open your heart.

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Nett — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:29:16 -0000

In our time, is difficult to find my love - your second half, and even harder to fall in love with her. I do not know how you have there in the West, and we find very difficult to love. Especially in the city. Since all life sets new standards, people are looking for ways to enrich and sometimes forget about that magic feeling ... Therefore have to look for simple girls of the city, where living is indeed simple, some village girls - as I understand it is the ideal of all dreams, because these can live a happy life ...

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Insignia — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:52:24 -0000

I think it is essential to have a life partner!

But finding that right person is difficult.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Marian Boczek — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:35:55 -0000

In my opinion you're born alone and you'll die alone. And it means that yes, you can be happy without a life partner.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Slingshot RPM — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:32:32 -0000

Yes, my life will be much much more happier together with my wife.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Jess M — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:41:34 -0000

The definition of essential: absolutely necessary.
Is a life partner absolutely necessary? Not entirely! I believe it depends on the person and the enviornment they live in. I also believe that the way we humans are designed, we instinctually long to need someone and be needed. In no way do I miss my single life before I found my life partner, but I am glad I had that time to be single and grow. Because of it, I am so happy now!

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Josh | DatingAdviceSecrets.com — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:01:55 -0000

Having a life partner isn't crucial to happiness. Having someone to share your life with adds to the life experience if both are mature and compatible. Otherwise, it can be detrimental and create an unhealthy co-dependency relationship.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Melissa Pace — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:57:55 -0000

I have done a ton of soul searching over the past couple of years and have been told by many professionals that I didn't need anyone other than myself to be happy. I have been on my own and felt a roller coaster of happiness, but the happiness I feel with a life partner is far greater, far deeper and far more meaningful. Although never a guarantee happy ending, the time spent and shared is worth every minute of it! Just my thoughts.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

elinwoods — Mon, 18 May 2009 09:52:26 -0000

The realist in me would like to say no because I am a complete person on my own and can be a modern girl in this modern world.

However, the romantic in me says yes because if I were alone forever I would feel unwanted.

So my final answer is yes, at least at one point in my life. I would want to have that feeling of being wanted and I think just that once would be enough for me.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Diety — Tue, 12 May 2009 07:33:10 -0000

It is. Simple as that. I can't imagine not having someone I can fall back on in trying times. Someone that will tell me it's going to be ok. Someone to share the joy of life with.
Without a person like that, my life would be empty and pointless.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Σχολή Χορού — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:50:51 -0000

I tend to think that a life partner plays a catalytic role in one's happiness. In the loving, supportive, caring, and fulfilling sense that is. However, it also depends on the individuals background, personality and character whether having a life partner is imperative or not. If one has had some sort of balanced, normal relationship in his lifetime with parents, siblings, friends, people of the opposite sex, yes these tend to enrich one's life and consequently enables one to open up to other people and allow them to enter their 'world'. I suppose we all carry our baggage but it's how we manage this baggage throughout our lifetime that plays an important part in finding and keeping a soul mate. Being open to change and love helps. Well, I guess I'll have a few who shall oppose this point of view but then again different opinions and critique are all part of life.

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Setai Miami — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:34:24 -0000

A while ago I would have said it depends on the person. I've been single for the last 5 years and didn't really mind . I could focus on other things, like a career, without having to worry about my other half. Or kids.
Now I'm not so sure. What if I missed the best time of my life ? What if I won't meet anyone I like, since right now I have very high expectations ?
Right now I have to say yes, a life partner is essential. People need someone they can share their most intimate thoughts and feelings, and best friends are not enough.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

abourne — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:00:54 -0000

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I don't know who said this, but it rings with me. I'm with Jessica - a well-suited partner would ice my cake at this point in life.

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Backpackerresources — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:31:04 -0000

Basing on true stories I've known, I rather not have a love of my own than to experience the same hardships. I will prefer to be single all the way rather than seek "divorce" now and then for relationships gone awry.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Kim — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:21:51 -0000

When I was a little girl, I had this romantic idea of what marriage was....boy was I wrong. It took 2 yrs for my husband and I to "truly" love each other, unconditionally. We are taught all things PRINCESS when we are young, we actually need to teach the whole truth to our children. We have to have a great sense of selfworth, and be happy with ourselves, before we can count on anyone making us happy. Partnership is a wonderful thing, someone to stand beside you through it all, and coming home to that one person is a beautiful thing!

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Σχολή Χορού — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:34:42 -0000

Well after spending some years on my own after a very painful brake with someone i can gladly answer NO not any more.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

KH — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:09:39 -0000

Before I met my partner, my life was great. I had wonderful friends, and an amazing family. But when I brought him into my life, all of those wonderful things were...intensified. Suddenly I had someone I could share it all with, someone that is not just my friend but, my other half (as cliche as that sounds). For me, a partner was not a necessity, but a definite enhancement to my life.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Janett — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:43:17 -0000

I don't think so, you have to be happy with yourself, your life partner is the cherry on the top

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Krista — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:17:01 -0000

It is in man's nature to love and the desire to be loved. People may say they enjoy being alone and don't need anyone else to feel complete, but if they have nobody that they feel loves them, they will be missing an essential element to life, which is purpose. That doesn't necessarily have to be a life partner, it can be a family member or close friend or even a pet.. Humans are, by nature, relational. Studies show that people who live alone but have a pet have improved health and a more positive outlook on life and it is because they get affection from the pet and the pet depends on them so they have purpose.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

Muhammad Ahmed — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:27:41 -0000

You must have a life partner coz you can not walk alone

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UPrinting Reviews | — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:18:48 -0000

If you ask me, I think the saying is true.

Re: Is A Life Partner Essential To Your Happiness?

suewoolfe — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:53:29 -0000

Trying to find a life partner maybe but having one, no!

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LMS — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:56:25 -0000

Yes, I feel that I would be a much happier person if I had someone special to share the rest of my life with although the way things are looking now that will never be the case.