| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 12:57:10 AM | Actually, I've been alone for every holiday in the last six years, and now, I look forward to it.
I have a three day weekend to enjoy doing whatever I want. Today, I slept til 2 p.m., cruised the net for my next motorcycle, cleaned the house, played some video games, made an awesome roast with all the fixins, took a 30-minute hot shower, sat by the fireplace (with a fire in it) for a while, downloaded some of my favore 80s hits and finished my first 39 hours of being smoke free.
Still, I'd love to go Christmas shopping with someone next year.
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 1:05:03 AM | | Personaly, I dont let the " lonliness " consume me, if I let it consume then its not pretty. Rather I tend to stay busy, surround myself with others whether it be my Church family, family or friends. Even study, jam out or something ya know. Fillin the voids with possitives is always a good thing. | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 3:29:48 AM | yes we should all feel for the 23 yr old without his
legs....
as a person who believes in reincarnation
i want to also add we might'v been in his position in a previous
life.
the point is no one's pain is less or more than
any other person's, lets just all respect and support
each other,no matter what painful
place she happens to be on the road we all travel on,,,,,,,, | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 3:41:27 AM | | POF forums section keeps me company among other things I do. So I dont feel alone because POF forums section is well and alive, filled with emotions of all sorts. My ancesters never had this chance but then again, people took care of the elderly and never really were alone, unlike nowadays. Sad but true. Want a better life? get rid of TV and internet and just live with people. Life is people. Anything else is an illusion (never satisfying). | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 6:28:42 AM | My perspective on being alone is totally different than any of you who have discussed this question of loneliness around Christmas time. Firstly, don't assume that everyone is Christian. We are a multicultural society. Please stop assuming everyone is Christian. I'm not.
I would highly recommend to all of you that you turn to some type of spiritual practice in order to expand your lives. Then, you will never feel lonely or depressed again. There are wider issues like helping others and connecting to God or a higher consciousness. Once you become part of the spiritual world, life becomes simplified and very fulfilling. All of you need to look at developing gratitude for what you do have in your lives, instead of focusing on the feelings of deprivation. I am not sure you will understand this until you become immersed in spiritual practice. I am Hindu and have found my connection to God, through meditation and helping others, to make my life much happier.
Hope this helps.
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 6:35:27 AM | | Don't care....I may not have a significant other, but I am far from being alone. People are starving all over the world....being murdered in the streets....and us Americans are concerned about being alone for the holidays? | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 9:03:23 AM | Warmest wishes to all.. god I love Christmas.. Something about the quietness of it.. Im in my PJs.. All the gifts have been opened.. A fresh pot of coffee brewing.. Listening to O holy Night sung by some Opera guy.. ( sounds awesome) I love the old lyrics..
Last night I was listening to something on the Radio regarding the Wise men.. It is believed they came from what is now known as Iraq.. ( seems awfully ironic now) Scientists who studied the Stars. They still cannot figure out what the Star of Bethlehem might have been.. They guess possibly a comet, or Nova.. Fun stuff to think about today..
Merry Christmas ALL!!! | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 9:19:51 AM | The turkey is in the oven, the wine is chilling, the table is set, when everything is ready I plan on giving thanks for all that I have been blessed with then I am going to eat too much, drink too much and call myself every name in the book tomorrow when I am at the gym! MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 9:35:12 AM | | well I went out at the stroke of midnight and danced the night away - then awoke at around midday. Took a walk along the sea, did some shopping (yes there are shops that open xmas day) ate a meal and had some stollen with a nice cup of tea when I got back in. Settled down to watch some telly and a little online time. The last twenty years of my life I have slaved away in the kitchen for most of the day so it certainly makes a pleasant change. | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 11:29:49 AM | this is my first christmas in 8 years alone and to be honest im really struggling with it,woke up with my son this morn and didnt have any get up and go but i made the effort for my son.it doesnt help that me and my ex are good friends and hes just split with his new gf yesterday so he came round upset looking for a shoulder to cry,am i selfish but i just wanted to tell him where to go because not one person has asked how im feeling my first yr as a single parent,maybe im just being bitter what does everyone else think.
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 12:37:37 PM | Well, I posted on here yesterday, was feeling really crappy. It's my first Christmans as a single mom too. I had my kids and family with me today until 1pm. The time we spent together was special, memories were made. Now, I'm sitting in an empty house (kids are with the ex), and really, it's not so bad.
I've had a really crappy past few days, but realized this morning, if I'm going to sit around feeling sorry for myself, I would be missing out on some great times with the ones that really matter. Seeing my kids open their presents this morning, the delight on their faces, made all that hard work (to buy their presents), and all the tears shed in the past couple of days all seem so insignificant.
People, it could always be worse! Be thankful for what you've got, and be thoughtful of those who have nothing.
(Just my two cents)
Merry Christmas Everyone. Chin up!!! | |
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 1:11:28 PM | | Eh? I'm sitting in my house trying to find somebody to hang with so it doesn't get quite so lonely. Last few nights were really bad about that. I'll be eating ramen noodles for christmas dinner because it just ain't as fun without having somebody with me when going out to do fun stuff. I think I'm just that way though- I'm one of them types I guess. | |
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Posted: 12/25/2006 1:18:34 PM | Hey folks, it could be worse! It's WAY better to be alone than to be with the wrong person. Was with someone this time last year, and quite frankly, I'm a lot happier today than I was last year!
The only thing about the holidays that's tough for me is memories of family members and friends that are no longer here.
Call or better still, write to someone you haven't been in touch with. Putting your mind on others takes it off yourself!
Trying not to offend anyone...Happy Holidays...if it's not a holiday for you...have a nice day, anyway!!!
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| ALONE FOR THE HOLIDAYS? how are you dealing with it?
Posted: 12/25/2006 2:31:56 PM | | I just been totally depressed since the holidays has rolled in. Its depressing without someone to be with, share with and enjoy the holidays together. No fun what so ever for anyone single. | |
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Posted: 12/25/2006 4:06:18 PM | | It is never good to be alone holidays or any other time but this is something we have to contend with and deal with and do the best we can and try and not allow it to ruin our time with family and friends but yes it is hard to go thru the holidays without a significate other,but life is hard to go thru without someone there to share not only the good times but the bad times also,it is never easy but the special days like christmas .new years,valentines day makes one think more on it.I was not alone as far as family this holiday but i was alone as far as having a special friend and but i kept myself busy and that was my way of dealing with it. | |
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