DVC'ers Who are Not Part of a Couple

[jweiss]

I'm single. Never married. Mid 40's. Live in CA and 1st went to FLA for DCL in 8/02. Returned in 8/03 again for DCL and checked out WDL for a few days for 1st time. We bought DVC at that time. We went to MH in 5/04 and will do 7 day DCL and 6 days at BCV (home is SSR) in 8/04. I have a 13 yo daughter. Invited 12 yo neice to join us this summer. Also have a new addition, 4 mo in the process of adopting. So, will be traveling in August, just me and the three girls!!! I also have an almost 2 yo golden retreiver, he goes to camp when we go to FLA. I have no relatives or friends who are into Disney like we are. I'm so sick of hearing "disney again???" I got into into this DCL/WDW mostly because I feel comfortable and safe on Disney vacations. There is no other place I'd feel like this. Also, my 13 yo has "special needs" and I wouldn't feel comfortable with her going off on her own on any other cruise line!!!
p.s. I'm not a teacher, just a social worker!!!

 

[Xtine76]

I am single, with no man (I wouldn't be that lucky),and only a daughter who is 7.

 

[JLPooh]

I am 24 and just joined DVC, I have gone to Disney the past two years, and can't imagine going anywhere else on vacation. When I went in June I went on the SSR Open House, just to see what it was like, my BIL had just joined so I was just getting the scope for them. After I got back it seemed like a great idea, so I decided it would work for me.

Hopefully I will find someone in the future that loves Disney as much as me.

Great to see so many other single DVC owners out there, thanks for sharing.

 

[marklynpa]

43, single guy, never married, no kids, and bought 250pt BWV resale in April. Using first 2 years of points for Feb05 BWV week w/parents, sister, bil, niece and nephew. Didn't like the idea of not having points avail for 2 years and bought 100 SSR during WDW trip first weekend of June.

There are others like you Kansas.........

 

[idratherbeinwdw]

Originally posted by Xtine76
I am single, with no man (I wouldn't be that lucky),and only a daughter who is 7.

I don't think you're unlucky, you probably just have standards and aren't willing to put up with a lot of nonsense just to say you have someone.

It has been my experience that most of the relationships you see are not what they appear to be. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors, and the public face is not always the private one. I don't consider having a man lucky, not unless the relationship is a good one. IMHO it's better to be alone than to be in a relationship that is dysfunctional.

As a matter of fact I think you're very lucky--you have a daughter and you are able to join and enjoy DVC--not too shabby!

I love what Brer Karen had to say in her post:

"But I figure that just because I am not part of a couple does not mean I should stay shut up in the house and never go to my favorite place in the world. There are so many things in life that are just geared to couples or families. I like to fly in the face of that "

Woohoo You go girl!!!

 

[SharonS]

Single...never married. Bought DVC in 1999. Currently own 500 points. When Mom was in good health, I often went to WDW by myself.....as she got older she decided for a while she didn't want to go. She isn't in good health now, so she is travelling with me again because she can't be at home by herself. We go 4 times a year.

 

[LakeAriel]

You are never alone in Disney! I have been married more then 20 years and DH doesn't even know I have membership in DVC! After several years with a couch potato I decided to get out and enjoy life and leave him in front of the screen! I go with my college student disneyholic and married daughter and family, including 2 grandkids. I have a ball!

 

[arminnie]

Originally posted by LakeAriel
I have been married more then 20 years and DH doesn't even know I have membership in DVC!

That's so funny I thought I was the only one who had not told a family member (that I live with) about owning DVC! In my case it's my dad and I hear enough about going as it is.

 

[Margie J]

Now I am not one of those singles who enjoys being single. I would much rather have the husband and kids (although I'm told that my independence as witnessed by things like owning my own home, DVC, and taking vacations by myself makes me intimidating to men and more likely to stay single). But I figure that just because I am not part of a couple does not mean I should stay shut up in the house and never go to my favorite place in the world. There are so many things in life that are just geared to couples or families. I like to fly in the face of that

I feel the same as you do, have always been independent and am now in my early 40's. As for men, it always amazed me how many guys say they want an independent, smart women yet get turned off if I'm not readily available. Sorry, I'm not about to wait around the my house (which I own BTW) with nothing to do until someone gets the idea to ask me out. If I want to vacation, go out to dinner or a movie,etc. I will do it solo if need be. It's better with a great guy but life is to short to wait around and miss out on things just because you don't have a SO.

 

[snoopyandpooh]

I reclaimed my freedom over 10 years ago! I live with DM, 2 DDs and my dog, Rocky. Before this March, I had never been to WDW, but my co-worker goes every year, so I decided to book a trip and see what's all the excitment about, well, the rest was just history. After going for first time with DM and my 2nd DD during March break, I was hooked. As soon as I came back, I booked another trip and drag my 1st DD to go again this August. As if that’s not enough, I booked a boat cruise for next August (my kids thought I was crazy). Then in April, I discovered DVC and bought into it. My 230 points OKW just closed 2 weeks ago couldn’t be happier. I wish I had more vacation days so I can go home more often!

 

[B'rer Karen]

Originally posted by Margie J
I feel the same as you do, have always been independent and am now in my early 40's. As for men, it always amazed me how many guys say they want an independent, smart women yet get turned off if I'm not readily available. Sorry, I'm not about to wait around the my house (which I own BTW) with nothing to do until someone gets the idea to ask me out. If I want to vacation, go out to dinner or a movie,etc. I will do it solo if need be. It's better with a great guy but life is to short to wait around and miss out on things just because you don't have a SO.

Can I get an Amen??!!

 

[idratherbeinwdw]

Originally posted by Margie J
I feel the same as you do, have always been independent and am now in my early 40's. As for men, it always amazed me how many guys say they want an independent, smart women yet get turned off if I'm not readily available. Sorry, I'm not about to wait around the my house (which I own BTW) with nothing to do until someone gets the idea to ask me out. If I want to vacation, go out to dinner or a movie,etc. I will do it solo if need be. It's better with a great guy but life is to short to wait around and miss out on things just because you don't have a SO.

Originally posted by B'rer Karen
Can I get an Amen??!!

AMEN!!!!!!AMEN!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!

Every word could have come from me, my experience and attitude exactly.

 

[BriarRosie]

I'll chime in as a single DVC member.

I'm one of those never-been-married types, mid-thirties.
I'm not looking to change my status, but I'm not opposed to it.

 

[pchpie]

i'm 55, bought 150 points at okw in 1994, just after my divorce (23 years of marriage). i made many trips, including vero and hh. one of the last trips to wdw was five years ago a man i truly loved (he married another). i made one trip after that, but it was a sad time for me after the seemingly "perfect" trip with my "beloved." meanwhile, i rented my points and traveled elsewhere (greece, paris, costa rica). after 9/11, i simply didn't feel like traveling abroad anymore solo. so, i've let my passport expire, have made several trips to various us beaches, and am making first return trip to okw saturday 7/2-7/9. can't wait.

i've bought an ap and already have additional bookings at pofq, bwv, and bc in august, and then again in december at bcv. for some reason, the only place i have any interest in going this year is wdw. i'm still trying to add on some more days to the dec trip (if i can sell a hilton head week), and also am tentatively planning a march and may 2005 trip. it is comforting to think that i'll be safe, happy, smiling, people watching, working out, lying around by the pool, watching movies, and headed to the parks as i feel the urge. and, i probably won't get lost, and most people will speak english!

i have never had kids but have a family of five housedogs (yes, five) and a kitty cat. i'm a professor at uga and am fortunate to have off more time than many working folk. my main concern in any kind of traveling has been leaving my pets, particularly as some are getting on in years. i'm trying out a professional petsitter in my area for the july trip.

i'm out of the man game totally these days (the 50's have been very good in terms of my coming to accept life as it is, not how i thought it should be). and, wouldn't you know it...the aforementioned "love" of my life has recently contacted me for the second time since his marriage, somewhat desperate to see me again (while still married, of course). what a loser he turned out to be.

glad to find this thread.

barb

 

[KANSAS]

i am shocked by the number of DVC owners like myself, who a decent amount of DVC point, go to WDW on a regular basis,
but have never been married in life, or ever had any children.

this may get the thread off the subject.
I have been engaged 3 times and backed out of every when time to set a date.
does anyone else on this thread, have a RUNAWAY BRIDE pattern in their life, similar to mine

 

[ILuvDVC]

I too am single and never been married....I have a 12 year old son, he was 2 when I bought DVC....and to think, when I was buying, I was pretty much buying for my son, but after one trip...those points were mine....all mine...and every add-on is mine too! Sorry kid!

 

[Candace]

I, like LakeAriel, did not tell my husband for several years that I owned DVC. I have been married for 26 years to a great workaholic who cared nothing for travel. I grew up traveling with my brother and parents and wanted the same for my two boys. I decided Disney was probably one of the safest places I could visit (as a "single but married mom" of small children). After a few trips of several thousand dollars each in moderates, I decided to look at the brochure on the night table at FW Cabins describing DVC. I thought it sounded wonderful but probably just too much money. Then, an uncle died and left me a small inheritance so I decided to go for it. I didn't tell my husband because he just wouldn't understand, but when he decided to go with us one Thanksgiving in 1999, I decided to "fess up". Well, after seeing the two bedroom at OKW, he thought I was really smart for doing this! Who knew!!!! He doesn't, however, know how many add-ons, or the total amount I've spent. I have never been uneasy about going with just friends, family or kids. Recently, I went totally by myself for 5 days, and it was the best trip ever!! I am really envious of the younger (20's and 30's) group buying in now. Just think of the years of vacations when they are still going strong. I will be 91 when DVC ends in 2042.

 

[Tigger1]

I am single. I do have a long term DH (Dear Honey) that comes with me every trip. He lives over 100 miles from me but also comes to my house every weekend unless I am at his. He used to pretend to be a little antiDisney along with my children just to aggreviate me.

I also have 5 children, 3 dogs, many cats, 3 rabbits and son has 2 beta fish. 2 children in college, one in auto body class, one is a CSM for Walmart and one will be in 8th grade this year.

I think the children and DH enjoy Disney more now than they did the first couple trips. They have been to many other hotels with the school and really see how nice DVC is.

I will do the single to Disney latter on in life if no one else goes with me.

By the way, I am also a teacher.

 

[Mommy of Two]

This is a great thread. I am late 30's, soon to be divorced with two darling daughters 5 and 10. My mom and I joined in 2002 and have taken the girls since then.

My soon to be ex couldn't understand why we always wanted to go; he went once and complained constantly.

I am really looking forward to our next trip in October - don't have to ask permission, explain, etc.

Glad to hear there are others like me! Life is good!

 

[LovetoTigger]

I'll join in. I'm 42, divorced for 3 years, with an almost 16 year old son. I bought DVC after my divorce. I was always interested, and even though my ex loves WDW too, he was totally against timeshares of any kind. I bought for myself, my son and his future family. We just returned from our "home" (VWL) and even with the great time we had, I'm looking forward to not working a vacation around his school schedule. I will resume my off-season travels. I'm glad to see all the responses. When I was newly divorced, it was hard to see far into the future. And at the time, I couldn't imagine going to WDW alone. But now I'm looking forward to it! Maybe I'll see some of you there sometime!