So it is the norm now to give up on what we all hoped for? Meaning is true love a thing of the past? Is Mr. Right ever going to show up?

With that asked... Is it women changing or men? Why isnt families the same anymore? Why are women content on being alone and raising their children alone and what happened to all the men that used to be there for those women - us women? Is it that single guys just dont want an 'instant famiy' anymore? OR is it that women have the feelings that we can raise a family without a man's help - are we really getting that independant?

I dont want to be... but I am being to give up on finding/waiting for that true love or man of my dreams...

What is your thoughts????

Pockettz:
I have no answer for you, but I feel that we have all questioned that. I am sorry that you are feeling the feelings that must've brought you to post this.

I think we will all find at the end of our days..that our lives were full ones and happy ones, regardless of what the equation was that led us there. I don't feel that I with my religious beliefs will feel that I should have missed anything if I die before meeting my Soul Mate. I am a strong believer that we are given exactly what we need, exactly when we are ready for it.

Just remember that thought as you ponder...

There is a similar post. Sociaty wants something for nothing. Just look around. Put it on credit you do not have to work for it, is the impression given. Make it easy. Well that just is not realistic. Both men and women have changed.
I can't give you a lot because I did find my true love, soul mate, but he was not "the man of my dreams" at first. He passed away and that is why I am alone with my kids.
I do know that during our 17 years of marraige we went through some pretty rough times. When I was ready to quit he would not let me and when he was ready to quit I would not let him. Once we got through a low time we were stronger. We were beyond being in love when he died. I can not even explain it.
True love I think happens all the time, but when it gets rough people back out instead of holding out for it to get better. I think when we fall in love we have to make a choice to stay in love. Acceptance helps a lot.
Just hold on he is out there for you. Sometimes you just have to stop looking to find it. My husband and I knew each other for 6 years before we even thought about dating. In fact he was married when we met. We started going out after he was devorced for a year and half.
I know it is out there and it will come to you when you least expect it.