Sometimes I'm glad I'm single

[Gina]

I have never been one of those single-and-loving-it type folks... Being single feels unnatural to me. That being said, I've been single for over a decade and have always been fiercely independent.

Friends/co-workers say I'm nuts to "hold out" for a fellow Disney fanatic. But I keep reading so many posts where people say things like "He said we can go to WDW!" or "How can I get him interested in Disney?" and it makes me both terribly sad for these people and very glad for not having to deal with that. I can't even IMAGINE asking someone permission to go to WDW, or being "allowed" to go, or putting up with someone just not into it. It would never work.

So while I really don't like being single, it beats having to beg someone to "let" me go.

 

[DFD]

So while I really don't like being single, it beats having to beg someone to "let" me go.

 

[ttester9612]

So while I really don't like being single, it beats having to beg someone to "let" me go.

Amen to that.

 

[gibbersome]

Lol, and I had to convince my gf to make a second trip to Disney World, 4 months after our first trip this past August. Though she loved it so much that it didn't take much convincing. You're right that it's easier when both the people are on the same page on things, but within any relationship there should be room for independence. I wouldn't begrudge it if my gf went on a vacation with her friends or alone.

 

[tlionheart78]

I agree with this wholeheartedly. Granted I'd like to have someone who can either understand why I'm wanting take these solo trips (the need to relax). But I'd also want someone who is more than willing to make endless trips to WDW. Mainly because each trip down there is never going to be the same experience and that's something that I want to share with someone special in my life.

But right now, I'm really enjoying myself being single as well. Gotta love the independence. But, don't get me wrong. I don't want to be in this situation forever, y'know.

 

[Loftus]

It's not an all or nothing situation though. The right person doesn't have to be a Disney addict, just someone who is happy to do things that you like as you should be willing to do things for them.

 

[karice2]

Even when I am not single, I prefer to travel alone. I am also such a brat that the idea that someone let me do anything is completely foreign to me.

The rules are if you travel with me:
1. You follow my itinerary
2. Don't complain or you will go home
3. Be my sexy eye candy or you will go home (only applies to the opposite sex)
4. If you break any of the rules expect to go home.

Do you see a trend. Don't ruin my trip because I prefer to be there without you anyway but since you are there remember it is my trip.

 

[SusanWasHere]

Even when I am not single, I prefer to travel alone. I am also such a brat that the idea that someone let me do anything is completely foreign to me.

The rules are if you travel with me:
1. You follow my itinerary
2. Don't complain or you will go home
3. Be my sexy eye candy or you will go home (only applies to the opposite sex)
4. If you break any of the rules expect to go home.

Do you see a trend. Don't ruin my trip because I prefer to be there without you anyway but since you are there remember it is my trip.

That is hysterical and I so totally agree with you! I could have typed this myself LOL

 

[Gina]

Even when I am not single, I prefer to travel alone. I am also such a brat that the idea that someone let me do anything is completely foreign to me.

The rules are if you travel with me:
1. You follow my itinerary
2. Don't complain or you will go home
3. Be my sexy eye candy or you will go home (only applies to the opposite sex)
4. If you break any of the rules expect to go home.

Do you see a trend. Don't ruin my trip because I prefer to be there without you anyway but since you are there remember it is my trip.

LOVE it.

 

[diznut66]

I'm seeing a pattern of women who don't like guys around at Disney with them.

I'll remember that ttester and duck.

 

[Gina]

I'm seeing a pattern of women who don't like guys around at Disney with them.

I'll remember that ttester and duck.

Well, that was kind of my point - I *don't* want to go alone, and that is why I refuse to settle for a non-Disney-loving man. After being single all this time... and devoting my life to raising my son... the LAST thing I want to do is finally meet someone and then take separate vacations. I am a big believer in two people in a relationship having different interests... but I've also learned that if you don't share the really big things, it's just no fun, to say the least.

I don't want someone to "put up with" my love for Disney, you know? If I say, "Hey, it would be neat to have a Mickey-shaped pond in the back yard" I want someone who'll say, "I'll get the shovel!"

Guess I'm going to be single forever, huh? lol

 

[It'sWDW4me]

Well, that was kind of my point - I *don't* want to go alone, and that is why I refuse to settle for a non-Disney-loving man. After being single all this time... and devoting my life to raising my son... the LAST thing I want to do is finally meet someone and then take separate vacations. I am a big believer in two people in a relationship having different interests... but I've also learned that if you don't share the really big things, it's just no fun, to say the least.

I don't want someone to "put up with" my love for Disney, you know? If I say, "Hey, it would be neat to have a Mickey-shaped pond in the back yard" I want someone who'll say, "I'll get the shovel!"

Guess I'm going to be single forever, huh? lol

I hear you loud and clear. And I completely agree with you! I think it would be great to find someone who had some seperate interests but any man of mine will simply have to love WDW and the mouse. It's gonna be a dealbreaker for me. Not that I'm looking for a man.... or even interested in looking for a man.... I'm still too jaded to subject any guy to my current attitude. For the time being, I'll drag DS along with me and when he's out of the nest, I'll happily go to WDW solo!

But, FWIW, I do believe that there are a lot of men who adore the mouse just as much as you (and I) do. You just have to find one!

 

[RobynPrincess]

good on you for not settling, i would never do that either!

Though i would say, you dont have to hold out for another disney fanatic, my hubby had never been to disney before me. He took me to Disneyland Paris where he proposed on new years eve, we then honeymooned in WDW, had our first anniversary trip to WDW, and are going to DLP for Valentines days..... he just needed to be shown the way! I was happy not to go back for a couple of years but he was the one who chose it as our honeymoon destination, and now he's in love as much as me!

 

[RobynPrincess]

to add Hubby says he draws the line at my musical disney toaster (puts mickey heads on toast and sings M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E) but just give me time, he will love it

 

[RobynPrincess]

Even when I am not single, I prefer to travel alone. I am also such a brat that the idea that someone let me do anything is completely foreign to me.

The rules are if you travel with me:
1. You follow my itinerary
2. Don't complain or you will go home
3. Be my sexy eye candy or you will go home (only applies to the opposite sex)
4. If you break any of the rules expect to go home.

Do you see a trend. Don't ruin my trip because I prefer to be there without you anyway but since you are there remember it is my trip.

That is brilliant! Now tha is why hubby trips with me, he follows all of those rules hehehehehe

 

[ttester9612]

I'm seeing a pattern of women who don't like guys around at Disney with them.

I'll remember that ttester and duck.

I thought you knew Duck and I better, you know we would meet up with you and any other Disney loving guy anytime.

I was referring to having a significant other in my life that did not like Disney and would tell me what to do or I can't go. I've had one of those in my life and I'll never do that again.

 

[diznut66]

I thought you knew Duck and I better, you know we would meet up with you and any other Disney loving guy anytime.

I was referring to having a significant other in my life that did not like Disney and would tell me what to do or I can't go. I've had one of those in my life and I'll never do that again.

I Know Teresa....I was teasing you two....looking forward to another meet with everyone.

 

[DFD]

I Know Teresa....I was teasing you two....looking forward to another meet with everyone.

 

[Gina]

to add Hubby says he draws the line at my musical disney toaster (puts mickey heads on toast and sings M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E) but just give me time, he will love it

Well, to be fair, even my also-loves-Disney DS rolls his eyes at my musical Mickey toaster... lol.

 

[parklandgroupohio]

You know what, it's not really wrong to be single and free. I'm single, too, and a big fan of Disney. Maybe both of us are just young at heart.
Don't worry, Disney isn't just for children. You'll surely find the right man who will love you just the way you are.