I find it fascinating how we live our lives seemingly unsatisfied. This is not to say that we are all inherently ungrateful and malcontent. But I think it's human nature to constantly want to improve or strive toward something. I know this is not a unique revelation by any means so please keep hold of those tomatoes please.
It's just that this thought process can be linked to our endless pursuit for "love." Our fear of loneliness drives us all to find "the one" but is it possible to actually prefer the means more than the actual end?
Clearly settling down with only one individual isn't everyone's cup of tea. But what makes one more inclined to maintain their single status? Is it age? Occupation? Commitment issues?
Being single for a while now, I thought my ultimate goal was to find someone I could develop a serious relationship with. But I've recently been exposed to the concept of casual relationships. Usually induced by alcohol, they seem to be all the rage in the university realm. They're exciting and spontaneous and almost always responsibility-free (with the exception of the occasional STD here and there and maybe an accidental pregnancy). They're convenient mostly because you can satiate your loneliness without the commitment and effort of a real relationship. And if you enjoy treating the guys/girls you meet like ice cream flavors, then by all means, have at it
Since I do looove ice cream, I have tried this strategy and find that it really is everything it's hyped up to be. I just don't know if I can stick with it. For me, it's the best way to feel discontent. I think the only thing worse than being lonely, is being lulled into a false sense of companionship. At the moment, when my life has completely shifted hemispheres, I'm just looking for some constancy.
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