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The Velveteen Ocelot

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3. Another thread in the lounge reminded me

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Thu Aug 29, 2013, 10:22 PM

Aug 2013

that my life is necessarily incomplete and meaningless because I don't have love in my life. I had forgotten because I thought I was happy with all the interests, hobbies and activities I'm involved with. Silly me; guess I have to remember that I'm just a stereotype - a lonely old lady with cats and an otherwise empty existence.

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There are times when many must try to find happiness without love in your life. [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2013 OP

Take my word for it: it is possible. In_The_Wind Aug 2013 #1

K&R Carolina Aug 2013 #2

Another thread in the lounge reminded me The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #3

That was the one that got me to write this OP. Lady Freedom Returns Aug 2013 #4

I have lost that love twice, but it was my fault. RebelOne Aug 2013 #8

I think the reality is a little more subtle Xipe Totec Aug 2013 #5

yes, happiness starts from within and radiates outward. be happy because or be happy in spite Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2013 #6

I think that's exactly right. The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #7

That is the lesson that took me 40 years to learn: Xipe Totec Aug 2013 #10

That is a constant Xyzse Aug 2013 #9

I've learned to live without love, but I still need company. Boomerproud Aug 2013 #11

Then you need new friends Lydia Leftcoast Aug 2013 #12