I like it. Food shopping and cooking can be a bit of a pain in the arse, other than that it's good.
It can be a bit fiddly cooking for one and you've got to be more careful over what you buy in terms of fresh produce as there's less people eating it so more likely to go off if you're not careful. Economies of scale means it's often more expensive on a per head basis too as you can't necessarily always take advantage of 2 for 1 offers or buy one, get the second half price, that kind of thing. Even milk is cheaper per pint the more you buy as a rule. It depends on the product but sometimes there's no point going for certain deals or you'll just have to chuck it out.
A third of the population live on their own for Fred's sake, the OP's tone couldn't be more patronising if they had asked " does anyone still cack their pants " ?
- Nobody hogging the duvet
- Nobody keeping you awake by snoring
- Nobody making you feel guilty if you feel the need for a jammie day
- In reverse...go to bed when you're ready. 9pm or 2am. Read or watch tv without worrying about disturbing your partner.
- Complete freedom. Leave the dishes in the sink (they're not going anywhere, you're the only one to do them) and head out for a walk with the dog on a nice night. If the kids are having fun in the park with friends, stay out late and grab a takeaway or have a late dinner without worrying about getting back to get the dinner on.
NO. living with a man is stressful especially cleaning up after them and though i like the odd few hours break i couldn't live alone without him. if i hadn't met him i hoped i'd have got my own place and in hindsight i don't think id have liked it. having no one to talk to , alone at night with all the strange noises , having to deal with bills and emergencies and spiders etc all alone. it would be horrible.
46 Been living on my own for 4 months. My son comes and stays every other weekend. Happy enough,
I prefer to cook my meals rather than buy crap you just stick in the oven for 20mins.
I like it. Food shopping and cooking can be a bit of a pain in the arse, other than that it's good.
It can be a bit fiddly cooking for one and you've got to be more careful over what you buy in terms of fresh produce as there's less people eating it so more likely to go off if you're not careful. Economies of scale means it's often more expensive on a per head basis too as you can't necessarily always take advantage of 2 for 1 offers or buy one, get the second half price, that kind of thing. Even milk is cheaper per pint the more you buy as a rule. It depends on the product but sometimes there's no point going for certain deals or you'll just have to chuck it out.
I think overall the benefits, outweigh the disadvantages, but one of the biggest pissers for me is that there is no National Railcard for single people of my age in the UK. It's frankly blatant discrimination. I've contacted ATOC about this and they basically said, sorry we can't help you. Bye.
It seems that just about everybody else can get a National Railcard, but if you're over 25 and under 60, single, do not have children, are not disabled or travel on your own etc. etc. forget it.
I prefer to cook my meals rather than buy crap you just stick in the oven for 20mins.
So I cook enough for 2 nights at a time.
This is the best approach . Rather than some shit ready meal full of fat and salt , cook fresh and store leftovers for the day after
My homemade lasagna lasts for two meals + one snack . Cheap enough
I've lived alone for over three years now and I love it. There are disadvantages, but it is nothing compared to how awesome it is to be totally independent
I live on my own but in a block of flats and I can always hear my neighbours around. I live within a couple of miles of my family as well. The only downside for me is the cost. Living on your own is flipping expensive. The council tax is only 25% off - why? And obviously gas and electricity is the same whether it's one person or four using it. Buying food and trying to make sure it doesn't go off is also tricky as everything is made for more than one.
Apart from the standing charge, I don't think that's true striing. My bills went down substantially when my sons left home 2 years ago and this year when they've been home more with girlfriends in tow they have gone back up by about £40 per month!
I would but who'd get any spiders out of the bath. (I'm terrified of insects, if I lived alone and there was a daddy long legs or something floating around the kitchen, I'd about cry).
I would but who'd get any spiders out of the bath. (I'm terrified of insects, if I lived alone and there was a daddy long legs or something floating around the kitchen, I'd about cry).
I've got a Daddy long legs clumsily bashing itself into every wall as I type this, just gently blow them away if they come close, they can't hurt you.
Lived alone for five years now (With a Border Collie & a 20 year old cat.) Getting a bit set in my ways, but, nobody knows the future.
I would but who'd get any spiders out of the bath. (I'm terrified of insects, if I lived alone and there was a daddy long legs or something floating around the kitchen, I'd about cry).
Oddly enough, the spider thing was my biggest fear when I started living alone. I dscovered the swiftness of a hoover in despatching the very large ones, and I'm just about able now to catch the medium ones with a glass and an old envelope before chucking them out of the window.
Can't help you with daddy long legs, I'm afraid, as I'm perfectly happy to catch those in my hands and take them outside.
As for the OP, I wouldn't give up living on my own for anything. Seriously. It keeps me sane.
I would but who'd get any spiders out of the bath. (I'm terrified of insects, if I lived alone and there was a daddy long legs or something floating around the kitchen, I'd about cry).
Well if they're in the bath, you just turn the tap on until they're 'gone'
It's something that i've had to get used to over the years living on my own. I can dispose of the small to medium sized ones fairly easily, even though i hate every moment of it
I did have a couple of giant alien godzilla death-sized ones out in the hallway a couple of times over the past 18 months, but a washing up bowl full of boiling water, bleach and cleaning solution took care of those (and gave me a nice clean landing as well .. heh )
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Nah, sweh wouldn't go for that...
I haven't got the energy to blink right now.
It can be a bit fiddly cooking for one and you've got to be more careful over what you buy in terms of fresh produce as there's less people eating it so more likely to go off if you're not careful. Economies of scale means it's often more expensive on a per head basis too as you can't necessarily always take advantage of 2 for 1 offers or buy one, get the second half price, that kind of thing. Even milk is cheaper per pint the more you buy as a rule. It depends on the product but sometimes there's no point going for certain deals or you'll just have to chuck it out.
Map and a compass.
I don't have no time for no monkey business
^ spot on
I prefer to cook my meals rather than buy crap you just stick in the oven for 20mins.
So I cook enough for 2 nights at a time.
I wish I wasn't alone.
Freezing is your friend.
No, Tony is.
http://www.railcard.co.uk
It seems that just about everybody else can get a National Railcard, but if you're over 25 and under 60, single, do not have children, are not disabled or travel on your own etc. etc. forget it.
:mad:
Definitely positives out weigh negs but finances would be nice to share with a partner
This is the best approach . Rather than some shit ready meal full of fat and salt , cook fresh and store leftovers for the day after
My homemade lasagna lasts for two meals + one snack . Cheap enough
Yes, it is addictive - I love it but recognise it's reached the stage where I can't imagine ever sharing with family or a partner again.
Apart from the standing charge, I don't think that's true striing. My bills went down substantially when my sons left home 2 years ago and this year when they've been home more with girlfriends in tow they have gone back up by about £40 per month!
I've got a Daddy long legs clumsily bashing itself into every wall as I type this, just gently blow them away if they come close, they can't hurt you.
Lived alone for five years now (With a Border Collie & a 20 year old cat.) Getting a bit set in my ways, but, nobody knows the future.
Oddly enough, the spider thing was my biggest fear when I started living alone. I dscovered the swiftness of a hoover in despatching the very large ones, and I'm just about able now to catch the medium ones with a glass and an old envelope before chucking them out of the window.
Can't help you with daddy long legs, I'm afraid, as I'm perfectly happy to catch those in my hands and take them outside.
As for the OP, I wouldn't give up living on my own for anything. Seriously. It keeps me sane.
Well if they're in the bath, you just turn the tap on until they're 'gone'
It's something that i've had to get used to over the years living on my own. I can dispose of the small to medium sized ones fairly easily, even though i hate every moment of it
I did have a couple of giant alien godzilla death-sized ones out in the hallway a couple of times over the past 18 months, but a washing up bowl full of boiling water, bleach and cleaning solution took care of those (and gave me a nice clean landing as well .. heh