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Narrowboatnan I can remember my friend going off somewhere on her own and i asked if she was ok by herself, she said i am going with me, myself and I and we are ok alone.

why didn't that work? Try again....

Me and my back prefer going out alone because when back decides to play up I can sit down, or even come home if necessary, without upsetting any companions.
I suppose me and my back are self-partnering, but it's a silly phrase.. {smile}

Maybe she was joking?

Is there a word for what I do when I go out? Self Partnering doesn't cover a Happy Triple, for I often go out with Me, Mice Elf and Eye.

how about single and happy!!!!!

Well, I am very unhappily single (all late DH's fault), but I am making the best of it...

No way would I marry me, I would want a quickie divorce

Yes I am.

I have no idea what you’re asking

Gonegirl
I've got it now (your post today 15:48:16)

Thanks

I must be naïve

I'm single and happily so but I do find I talk to myself quite a lot so now I'm wondering.... I've heard it could be the first sign of madness but, on the other hand, maybe I'm self partnered and talking to my self-partner! Hooray! I'm saved! Where are the tweezers? Those hairs on my partner's palms need attending to...

Spinster.

Happily single would do. I think she sounds a bit up herself. Oh well, she’s an actor - isn’t it said there no such thing as bad publicity?. (Mind you some politicians might disagree the last 2 days!)

I actually think pompous, up their own arses, posters belong in the bin.

Oh yes. Definitely luvvie speak, Callistemon.

Pretentious prat’s, that’s what I call them.
And most of them live in LA, la la land.

Who is sniggering?

I was stating a fact.

Having a daughter who has chosen to stay single, I think the suggestions being made here are unpleasant. Not the action but that people should think that self-pleasure is something 'dirty minded' or something to snigger about.

It is a totally normal procedure indulged in by most people. People who think it sniggerable belong in the bin with those who think being gay is something to snigger about.

I thought a vibrator must be involved.

Still think so.

Whatever next is the world coming to. I despair!

I think a lot of people on here just react to a phrase without actually reading the article and considering their response.

I found it, read it and also read Bel Mooney's take on it.
Spot on, Bel!

grantanje did you read the article?

I must have a dirty mind. Self partnering ? Really!

grannybaby that’s how I read it too, and I share your sentiments. I think a lot of people on here just react to a phrase without actually reading the article and considering their response. I too love coming home and feel really happy living alone. Importantly, it’s my choice.

I dont know why it has caused such a fuss. On Twitter all the males that respond to it refer endlessly to masturbation ...groan. When I saw it I was pleased and thought - yes that's an interesting way to put it that I can relate to. I was happily married twice for many many years and when I was first living on my own I was very upset...and it took me a few years to get to the state when I realised on coming back home from a night out I was so relieved to be back in my own company. It's like I had fallen in love with my own company. So instead of only feeling 'norma'l and 'at home' when with my partner - I now feel only at home and happy on my own. Its a great feeling.
It's an emotional thing and I think she explained itwell. Words like spinster, single etc carry a lot of negative 'lonely baggage and don't explain the fullness that can be found living with yourself. (And non-humans are great companions) quite frankly its bliss.
And any gransnetters out there fearing living alone. Don't. - you can be your own admiring perfect partner.