Are you or someone you love living solo and thriving? Share your story—we celebrate you!

[Adam144]

More and more seniors are embracing life on their own terms—living independently, discovering new hobbies, traveling, volunteering, and even starting new friendships (or love stories) later in life.

 

[Rindee]

I'm just trying to survive day to day. I have always embraced my life on my terms, which is probably the reason I am alone today lol! All the friends I once had , have passed on. So now it's just me and my 2 cats. But, I had lived life at the speed of light, and now it's time to relax and enjoy what I have left. I have no desire for the close company of other people; I love my peace.

 

[kaemicha]

I've lived alone most of my adult life. I've lived with guys but no more. I've aged out of dating and I'm good being alone. Now, having said that, I am now dealing with physical issues so that may have to change but I don't know how at this point.

 

[OldOld]

More and more seniors are embracing life on their own terms—living independently, discovering new hobbies, traveling, volunteering, and even starting new friendships (or love stories) later in life.

I live alone and travel alone. It's not because I am a loner, I do wish I had a compaion. But I find it very difficult to find a compatible person to be with as I get older. It may be just my problem, but honestly at this point I don't care anymore. I am gonna live my life.

 

[Disgustedman]

I've been through enough family drama and relationship drama. I appreciate and adore my singular lifestyle.

 

[Babs2u]

Some of my alone time is intentional. Much of it is not. The thing about casual conversation that makes it satisfying or shallow is the unspoken part. I have spent more time thinking about this than it deserves.

 

[MACKTEXAS]

living independently, discovering new hobbies, traveling, volunteering, and even starting new friendships (or love stories) later in life.

Living inidependently, yes.

No new hobbies, unless I mention writing for pleasure (not professionally). But that isn't new.

I don't volunteer. The biggest opportunity for that is at the hospital, and I do not want to be there. I did some volunteer work a few months ago at the museum.

I take care of old friendships, and I have met a few new friends (new, as in the past 5 years) but the new ones are more like acquaintances, since we have no history together.

I don't want a new love story. It would be too much to take on at this point in my life - learning each other's ways - having separate assets, comparing the new love to the one that's now gone.

So I'm sort of "thriving" - maybe (?) just taking a day at a time, and thankful for good health, so far as I know, while being aware that could change at any time the older I get.

How about you?