Comments for Krissie's Blog http://www.kraedesign.com/blog Just another WordPress site Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:16:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Comment on Being Single by Anita http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?page_id=431#comment-380 Anita Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:16:53 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?page_id=431#comment-380 Nice to find this blog. Never thought to write about my travails when I was 30. Mine is a combination blog...it's about being single and venturing out on life's adventures on your own. Most single people want to hide behind a group of friends or on their couch and not experience life single or otherwise. I do. Nice to find this blog.
Never thought to write about my travails when I was 30.

Mine is a combination blog…it’s about being single and venturing out on life’s adventures on your own. Most single people want to hide behind a group of friends or on their couch and not experience life single or otherwise. I do.

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by Pennie http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-376 Pennie Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:30:42 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-376 I really needed to read this today. I am 34 and still single. Today I went to yet another friend's bridal shower, and it hit me. I never dreamed that I would be alone this long. And I can truly relate to how different it is to be single at this stage of life compared to my 20s. In my 20s, I had a church group of young adults I could fellowship with. But now, they are either married (with children) or have moved away - or both. And though I am still close to a few of them, I am painfully reminded at times at how different it is now. I truly feel like the last single girl in my little world. And I miss that fellowship with other single people. And at this stage, not only am I still praying for a husband, I have cast the net out farther to include finding single friends close to my age. Both are in short supply here. I recently struggled with my faith in God for a short time, but He showed me that there was still joy to be found in this season of life. I have put my full trust back in Him, but no longer have a church family at this point. I don't believe it was intentional, but I had never felt like more of an outsider than I have in the last few years. If you weren't a yound adult (under 30) or married with kids, or even single with kids - there really was no place for you to fit in. I was good enough for service, but no longer had the fellowship. It broke my heart. I want to find a church family again, but I have to admit at this point I'm a little gun shy. Can anyone else relate? Would love some guidance and especially prayer. I really needed to read this today. I am 34 and still single. Today I went to yet another friend’s bridal shower, and it hit me. I never dreamed that I would be alone this long. And I can truly relate to how different it is to be single at this stage of life compared to my 20s. In my 20s, I had a church group of young adults I could fellowship with. But now, they are either married (with children) or have moved away – or both. And though I am still close to a few of them, I am painfully reminded at times at how different it is now. I truly feel like the last single girl in my little world. And I miss that fellowship with other single people. And at this stage, not only am I still praying for a husband, I have cast the net out farther to include finding single friends close to my age. Both are in short supply here. I recently struggled with my faith in God for a short time, but He showed me that there was still joy to be found in this season of life. I have put my full trust back in Him, but no longer have a church family at this point. I don’t believe it was intentional, but I had never felt like more of an outsider than I have in the last few years. If you weren’t a yound adult (under 30) or married with kids, or even single with kids – there really was no place for you to fit in. I was good enough for service, but no longer had the fellowship. It broke my heart. I want to find a church family again, but I have to admit at this point I’m a little gun shy. Can anyone else relate? Would love some guidance and especially prayer.

]]> Comment on Being Single by Doro http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?page_id=431#comment-368 Doro Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:09:16 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?page_id=431#comment-368 Hi! I'm single and a couple of months away from 41. While it's frustrating, I find that I like myself better now than I ever did in my twenties. I am, however, at a loss about how to meet quality men. I keep a sense of humor about it and share my experiences (or lack thereof!). Good luck and I'll be sure to check back here. Hi! I’m single and a couple of months away from 41. While it’s frustrating, I find that I like myself better now than I ever did in my twenties. I am, however, at a loss about how to meet quality men. I keep a sense of humor about it and share my experiences (or lack thereof!). Good luck and I’ll be sure to check back here.

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by mystery girl http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-358 mystery girl Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:52:06 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-358 hello. i share the same sentiment. In two weeks time, I will reach the dreaded the BIG 3-0 and I am afraid I am not ready to face the truth. My last relationship ended 7 years ago. This might shock everyone on here, but I didn't date at all since then.. I tied myself with work, work, and more work.. I have no social life, and most of my friends have lives of their own now..I am so scared of not having someone to grow old with .. But I promise myself that I will be a different person when I reach my 30th birthday and will not avoid heartaches, pains, and other emotions that go with making myself available and visible in the dating scene again....I need your support and prayers as well.. God Bless hello. i share the same sentiment. In two weeks time, I will reach the dreaded the BIG 3-0 and I am afraid I am not ready to face the truth. My last relationship ended 7 years ago. This might shock everyone on here, but I didn’t date at all since then.. I tied myself with work, work, and more work.. I have no social life, and most of my friends have lives of their own now..I am so scared of not having someone to grow old with .. But I promise myself that I will be a different person when I reach my 30th birthday and will not avoid heartaches, pains, and other emotions that go with making myself available and visible in the dating scene again….I need your support and prayers as well.. God Bless

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by Stuart http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-355 Stuart Fri, 27 May 2011 11:45:04 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-355 Well I am 29 and single and I'm also gay and not out to most people. So you can imagine how wonderful that feels. You go through some rough days.... I have to sit and read all these facebook status about how happy people are and all that, and even though the real story might be something completely different, it still wears on me from time to time. I wish I had someone to share my life with. I have so much love in my heart to give but I am still waking up alone each morning. But, you know, in a weird way... I feel like I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am starting to tackle the issue of accepting myself for who I am and trying to be a little bit more open and honest. Since I am single, I can travel and go where I want without being tied down. My career is finally starting to ramp up. So, in summary, while it's always hard to be 30-ish and single, sometimes it's good to put things in perspective and focus on what you do have instead of what you don't have. Well I am 29 and single and I’m also gay and not out to most people. So you can imagine how wonderful that feels. You go through some rough days…. I have to sit and read all these facebook status about how happy people are and all that, and even though the real story might be something completely different, it still wears on me from time to time.

I wish I had someone to share my life with. I have so much love in my heart to give but I am still waking up alone each morning.

But, you know, in a weird way… I feel like I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. I am starting to tackle the issue of accepting myself for who I am and trying to be a little bit more open and honest. Since I am single, I can travel and go where I want without being tied down. My career is finally starting to ramp up.

So, in summary, while it’s always hard to be 30-ish and single, sometimes it’s good to put things in perspective and focus on what you do have instead of what you don’t have.

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by Annedrea http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-354 Annedrea Wed, 25 May 2011 18:46:53 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-354 I am totally in this situation. You are lucky to still have great friends, as a lot of my friends have 'disappeared' after marrying/having kids. I only ever wanted to be a mom/housewife, yet I am now 30 (nearly 31) single, with a career, but no kids. As you say, it is tough dating, because I AM looking for a husband/father for my 'potential kids'. Lately, I've had to start considering if parenthood is something I could/would do alone--a situation I never thought I would be in; however, I wonder if I don't do it alone, if it will ever happen. I now hate holidays. My family expects my to show up, like a 12-year-old, since I am ALONE, yet my married (younger) sister isn't expected to be there. The whole thing has me reflecting back on men I dumped in the past wondering if I made the wrong call. Dating in your 30s is definitely a whole new game. Assuming you can even find someone single, you now have to also decide, are you comfortable with someone who already has kids and would he even want another. I'm not sure how I ended up here, but I hate it. I am totally in this situation. You are lucky to still have great friends, as a lot of my friends have ‘disappeared’ after marrying/having kids.

I only ever wanted to be a mom/housewife, yet I am now 30 (nearly 31) single, with a career, but no kids. As you say, it is tough dating, because I AM looking for a husband/father for my ‘potential kids’. Lately, I’ve had to start considering if parenthood is something I could/would do alone–a situation I never thought I would be in; however, I wonder if I don’t do it alone, if it will ever happen.

I now hate holidays. My family expects my to show up, like a 12-year-old, since I am ALONE, yet my married (younger) sister isn’t expected to be there. The whole thing has me reflecting back on men I dumped in the past wondering if I made the wrong call.

Dating in your 30s is definitely a whole new game. Assuming you can even find someone single, you now have to also decide, are you comfortable with someone who already has kids and would he even want another. I’m not sure how I ended up here, but I hate it.

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by atleast i have a roof and food http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-352 atleast i have a roof and food Wed, 18 May 2011 02:01:37 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-352 thank you for the article, it helps a little bit to know there are others out there going through the same thing... i turned 30 the other day, didn't get any happy birthdays... it kinda woke me up... i dont know anyone who would say it though seeing as i work from home on my own company... software development, sit in front of a computer nearly all day, every day, 7 days a week... go out running once a day, groceries once a week, thats my life... i'd love to change the situation but don't even know where to begin... used to have so many friends a decade ago.. before computers entered my life... if you want any semblance of a social life then stay away from this field is all i can advise... thank you for the article, it helps a little bit to know there are others out there going through the same thing…

i turned 30 the other day, didn’t get any happy birthdays… it kinda woke me up… i dont know anyone who would say it though seeing as i work from home on my own company… software development, sit in front of a computer nearly all day, every day, 7 days a week… go out running once a day, groceries once a week, thats my life… i’d love to change the situation but don’t even know where to begin… used to have so many friends a decade ago.. before computers entered my life… if you want any semblance of a social life then stay away from this field is all i can advise…

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by Rayleigh http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-150 Rayleigh Fri, 06 May 2011 20:18:12 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-150 Yeah, I don't believe in God so I don't have the support structure at church. They say that is where to meet people but I don't feel its right to go there knowing I don't believe. I'm a single male at 38. Getting scared.... Yeah, I don’t believe in God so I don’t have the support structure at church. They say that is where to meet people but I don’t feel its right to go there knowing I don’t believe.

I’m a single male at 38. Getting scared….

]]> Comment on Spoiled Surprise by leah http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=723#comment-351 leah Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:53:02 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=723#comment-351 Now that is hilarious! I could totally picture the whole scene! Now that is hilarious! I could totally picture the whole scene!

]]> Comment on Single at 30 by LB http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-149 LB Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:27:12 +0000 http://www.kraedesign.com/blog/?p=275#comment-149 Hello Krissie, Thnak you for the read! Today I created my own blog entitled 30,Arab and single and I m still building it: http://30arabandsingle.blogspot.com/ I am from Lebanon and it is phenomena that is more and more found, in a society that still believes that it is the achievement of a lifetime... I relate totally to what Rita says... Hello Krissie,

Thnak you for the read!

Today I created my own blog entitled 30,Arab and single and I m still building it:

http://30arabandsingle.blogspot.com/

I am from Lebanon and it is phenomena that is more and more found, in a society that still believes that it is the achievement of a lifetime…

I relate totally to what Rita says…

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