Yes viewers, this is going to be quite a depressing post, but we're not at the self-harming stage or re-decorating in black emulsion, its just a simple question. When do you stop trying to find someone?

Once you've been burned on numerous consecutive occasions, even when you've tried your damnedest to make things work, is there a stage where you just have to admit defeat, and consign yourself to ready meals for one and getting excited when you get junk mail addressed to you personally?

Judging by the amount of people on this site who are still here after several months or more, there are obviously others who still haven't hit the jackpot. So, are we all in denial? Or do you reach a stage where you're resigned to your fate? I know there have been a few success stories on here, but they seem to be in the minority.

After all, you can only take so many knockbacks before you start getting overly cynical (and perhaps even bitter) about the whole affair, which doesn't do you any favours in endearing yourself to the opposite sex.

Is there a queue for the monastery I'm missing out on, or is it worth soldiering on?

you dont.... simple as

if you never try, you can never fail
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"I know about art and love, if only because I long for it with every fiber of my being"

I know I'll never give up. It does hurt so much to go through all of the heartache, but in the end it will be worth it, when you do find that person. Just keep trying, because that is all you can do. If I did not have the hope and desire that I have to find love, I would feel quite empty.

You just get up again, dust yourself off and try again.

Well, you can give up actively looking if you want, but your body and subconcious wont.

I think if I am single then 80 would be a good age to decide that the single life is for me. But till then dont give up - look on these forums, quite a few people arnt singles any more and are here because - well, just because they like them
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I've loved, I've laughed and cried, I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside, I find it all so amusing.

now, bcoz there is no one coming

sit back, put yourself on cruise control, dont worry about it

yeah im a strong believer in if you get yourself sorted and your happy with your life, then love will come..

but you have to be happy in yourself

Your just havin a down moment, i read your posts with interest because u allways have something intellectual to say, which makes me think you may already have an answer to your own question and what u will do next.
So act on your own advice, it will be better than any i could give you!!

i am going to give up for at least the next year and concentrate on more important things

oh well he hasnt hung around