why are you single?

Up til a few months ago, was engaged to a wonderful beautiful woman. My sister described her as a disney princess and I think that's really the most accurate description. She looked the part and had the same personality, saw the good in everybody including me, for some reason, loved me intensely and the feeling was mutual. She was everything I could've ever wanted or asked for in a SO. Out of my league in every way.

We decided to get married, I asked, she accepted all was good.

But when the time came close, I realized that I just couldn't do it, I couldn't give up my freedom and my single life was something I really cherished. I liked the complete freedom. I felt I needed it.

Broke it off.

Not really in a place to start dating again, I've got to figure myself out. I can't do that to another person or to myself again. It was a bad time and I'm still struggling with the knowledge that the badness was my fault. Realizing your shortcomings hurt someone you cared about is a lot to deal with.

Single is just easier.

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