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08/07/2018
Dr. Laura:
I've been single all my 50 years, and while it would be nice to find that "special someone" to go through life with, I am quite content being single. I learned long ago that I cannot find my self-worth through another person and needed to learn contentment, which doesn't always mean the same thing as happy.
I did spend a few years waiting for that person to arrive and then realized my behavior was to the detriment of my own growth. So, I bought, renovated and sold several houses over the years, got a dog, and signed up for classes I wanted to attend. I was never "career-oriented," so I've had all kinds of "jobs" and learned all kinds of skills. I did historic carriage tours in my town and learned how to harness a horse to a carriage. I can even parallel park it! I took up knitting, learned how to change out all the light fixtures in my house, installed a tile backsplash, started a book club and traveled all over the world. Would I love to share those things with a special man in my life? Of course, but if I sat around waiting for that to happen, I would have a much larger derriere than I already do and nothing to show for my years.
So, to all the single ladies out there, I suggest you go out there and soak it all up while you are "waiting," and if that special guy doesn't come along, you will still have years of memories and great friends you shared those with as I do. Thanks again for all your sound advice over the years, Dr. Laura, and I appreciate you thinking of your single listeners too!
Elaine
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