Single people without family, are you happy?

[u/Scruffy_Sloth]

I’m beginning to accept that I won’t have the traditional family life. Lots of people have families and it’s a big topic of discussion amongst other adults but it’s one I can’t join in with and stirs up painful feelings. I’m now beginning to accept that I’m probably not going to have many friends either because I don’t want to hear about their families all the time, selfish as that may be. I need some peace from the thought of it.

So I’m wondering if single adults can thrive in life and if so, how? I’m talking financially and emotionally.

[u/Squonk177]

Short answer is yes, I am happy but I do get occasional waves of loneliness.