How To Live Life Without Love

By: Tyler Adams

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Learning how to live life without love can be the first step to self-fulfillment. While those without love seemingly always desire love, which is a syndrome of not having something everyone else either seems to have or wants, learning to live life without love can be extremely rewarding. Whether you’re not interested in a serious relationship or love at all, learning how to live life without love begins with these simple tools.

To live life without love, you’ll need the following:

  • Self-motivation
  • Demanding career
  • Interest in education
  • A fulfilling hobby
  1. Education is crucial. The first step to living life without love is focusing on something besides love. A good starting point is a quality education. Whether you’re male or female, having an education past a high school diploma is crucial to living life without love. If you don’t possesses the means or desire to pursue a higher education, than you’ll be more susceptible to falling into the entrapments of love and reliance. Having a quality education will be the premises of supporting yourself or your family.
  2. On the job. The next step to living life without love is applying your education to your career. Without the confines of love, you’re free to choose a career that you want without the stress of supporting a spouse. While it may be assumed that living your life without love may involve living the bachelor life, this doesn’t mean that you might not have others to think of, such as family members who may rely on you. Choose a career that will challenge you with its demands on your life. If you choose the right career, than you can expect to leave your job each day with a sense of accomplishment and a “job well done.”
  3. Hobby, hobby! The final step to living life without love is having various hobbies that you’ll enjoy by yourself. It’s assumed that you won’t be working all of the time, so you’ll need something else to focus on for entertainment and enjoyment values. Some hobbies that you should consider include outdoor activities such as sports, fishing, hunting, or even indoor projects which may include woodwork, housework, or even becoming an inventor. With these hobbies, you may even find the ultimate fulfillment in your lifestyle by having a hobby which becomes your job. Either way, you’ll have plenty of things to keep yourself entertained!

While living life without love may not be the idealized life that our society puts forth on us (both men and women,) do consider that a life without love usually leads to less stress and headaches. Just because you choose to live life without love doesn’t mean you can’t have friends, family, or love/sex interests. It’s up to you to decide what you do with your life, both in love and beyond.

Posted on: Dec. 13, 2010