I’m 65, and This is Why I Don’t Care About Dating

[@whitehorse3828]

I am 69 and was not able to express properly what you just put into words...Thank You....Our society thinks and operates in "couples"...hotel rooms, vacations, dining out, etc., caters to couples (two people) I LOVE my life of solitude, peace, independence and freedom!

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@HM-ec5vi]

You get to the point in life where peace is the most valuable asset.

[@WiseAdvice93]

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[@marciamellow1211]

Beautiful..could not have said this, better myself.❤

[@WiseAdvice93]

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[@firefeethok_tui2355]

When you get older, you just get tired and peace is important because you don’t have the energy for anything other than just living peacefully. It’s literally a requirement not even a request.

[@WiseAdvice93]

Totally agree-peace becomes essential as we age, and it’s a well-deserved priority.

[@user-yy9be9mi6n]

I'd like a relationship BUT not sure it's worth what that involves. Still figuring out. Thank you for talking about this!

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@lisafrequency55]

I like my life. I have had romance, marriage and children. Now I am free to live a simple life,

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@MarkSummers-g2n]

I'm the opposite I never had romance, marriage or children but I'm almost 60 now!

[@maryriley6163]

I enjoy my own company, doing what I want to do and what I am able to do. I no longer want a husband and I sure don’t need a boss. Like this article says, been there, done that. I love my two cats, my two children and my two grand children and that is enough.

[@WiseAdvice93]

That’s incredible self-awareness and independence! Your love for your family and pets shines through, and it’s so heartwarming.

[@SuperQdaddy]

At 65 its cruising time in retirement no time for drama..or issues...must have common interests to enjoy ..living alone is fine

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@kristineroethle5028]

❤ 1 ❤ Comfort of solitude from learning to let things go, the freedom to be myself. A true feeling of contentment and explore to do whatever. I find a great peace in living this way. I come to view this journey of self contentment and moving forward. A lifetime of memories in my own journey. Experiences contributed to the success that I feel today. I love my life now and has enriched and cherished my life. Beautiful Message felt only when you lived life to the fullest and hold onto these memories. This freedom and being independent, I have this stage in my life devoted only to me ❤❤

[@WiseAdvice93]

I agree with your opinion, thank you very much

[@Dan-nt2yb]

I’m 62 and find this approach all too simple because I’ve ALWAYS felt this way about myself and the joy at being single. I live on Vancouver Island and have everything I need…quiet strolls on a beach….quiet hiking in the forest…quiet camping in our beautiful parks….need I go on? My true friends and loved-ones understand. My deepest condolences to those who can’t live like this.

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful! Thank you very much ❤❤❤

[@KARAMERICA]

Really great advice for old me!

[@WiseAdvice93]

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[@pikaluv43]

i hate dating

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@MarkSummers-g2n]

Never dated

[@clairelane3642]

Solitude is NOT putting up with bullies--and the USA is rife with bullies. Been there done that, not interested in most Americans.

[@WiseAdvice93]

Choosing solitude is about self-respect. Tolerating bullies isn’t peace-it’s settling. Stepping away from toxic environments isn’t isolation; it’s self-care.

[@RTA6226]

Many are not well meaning.

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@kerryfoster1]

Yes solitude is a perfect way to know oneself and adjust to life's hurdles. BUT the experience of SHARING time with others is also important for socialisation. It's important to NOT become isolated with only your thoughts. There is much to learn and appreciate from mixing with others even if you're glad to walk away , because those you ENJOY will enhance your life no end. I make a point of talking to strangers - that ultimately is how you make good friends!

[@WiseAdvice93]

Solitude is valuable, but connecting with others is just as important for growth and joy. Balance is key!

[@Saludable-f8m]

Can true freedom only be felt when we learn to enjoy our own company? What do you think about this?

[@WiseAdvice93]

Your sharing is wonderful, thank you very much

[@ShotInOneTake]

Yadda yadda yadda - has anyone else noticed the increase number of vids about how wonderful it is to be alone that have appeared on YT? Hmmmm. Now why is that? Think about it ... Who benefits if everyone lives alone? stays to themselves? What does that do to society? Just sayin' ... don't believe everything you hear. Yes, there's a time to be alone for reflection, healing, etc., but as a permanent way of life? Just imagine what kind of society/world you'd live in if everyone did that. How long do you think humanity would last? Studies show that infants who aren't picked up and held, but left alone, more often than not, just die. Elderly people left alone too long too often, just die. Since we are created in the image of God, and God is Love, we are created to Love, and it's pretty darn hard to Love others, Be Love, if you're all alone most of the time. Just sayin ... maybe what people really need to do is TURN OFF all the electronics and learn how to relate to one another, and LOVE one another, as real human beings.

[@svartvist]

Yes, I have. Noxious. Thanks for writing a similar view I have. I've lived most of my life in solitude--the neglected and invisible child in a large family. Steeped in that isolation I spent several struggling years trying to regain the natural sociability I had when I was 4. I know very well how to use solitude to an advantage. But that ability does not compensate for the emptiness brought on by retirement and old age. Invisibility as a child becomes the bane of old age. For the time being I still have a devoted mate to while away the remaining time. But she absolutely fears my departure, and she's the social one! It is not good for man to be alone--and that's one of the oldest points of wisdom ever written.

[@robertsprecher8748]

Who cares what you think. You are not as bright as you think you are.

[@maartje19581]

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