I told a grand mother who I’d forgotten believe everyone needed a husband to take care of you, that I was perfectly happy being alone. Please be careful who you send this too. Btw, there used to be a good book the Challenge of being single that discusses the pros and cons of both single and married! Some are a bit eye opening!
Comforting channel. I’m 64 and have always been a “loner” (also an only child!). Even though I’m married with 2 children, I’m still a “loner”. I have so many people [try] and tell me that it’s unhealthy and “there must be something wrong with YOU”….so it did get me thinking 🤔 But I’m happy with my life, so I’m now wondering if THOSE people aren’t happy with theirs 🤣🤣🤣
@@nz-nz I’m nearly convinced that most are at least jealous. Not that they want to be loners but that you seem happier than they imagine themselves being in the same situation. I’m married but we can go to a museum and be separated for most of the time. The only people that get upset, if we are in a group, seem to be other married couples, most were married over 20 years so this isn’t a newlywed type couple!
I just turned 66. I've loved being alone my whole life. As a child, my mother would send me to my room alone as a punisment. The joke was on her, it was my happiest times. 😂 I have a dog, a guinea pig, tons of plants ( I am a horticulturalist and still work full time), a large perennial garden , and tons of books. Who could ask for anything more?
You're living my dream life! I used to do all that including working as a horticulturist, but I'm in Texas and climate change killed my garden and my desire to be outside from June to October. I'm selling out and moving my books, my dog, and me just so i can garden again (and escape the cruel crazies here - is not so much the heat as it is the stupidity).
Married and widowed twice, two grown sons I never see, went from parents home to first husband at seventeen, swapped husbands at forty, no gap between....found myself unexpectedly alone at fifty, within three years battled first bout of cancer, uterine..that eventuality developed into colon and now has moved to my lungs..but, I can truly say that these years of solo living have been my very happiest..I really don't think I could have coped with being so I'll if I had others to consider...I realise it sounds selfish but I don't want the responsibilities of caring for other people's feelings...I do what I like, when I like...if I want to stay in bed for three days I will, if I want toasted cheese sandwiches at 3am, who's going to complain, feel like booking a weekend in a hotel somewhere for a change of scenery, just go ahead...spend every available hour cross stitching (my passion) who's going to stop me?...I love my life being single..my only hope is that this darn disease allows me a good few more years to enjoy iy...😕👍🇬🇧💖
I have been on my own for three years and after recently dating a man over Christmas which turned out badly, I have decided to embrace my singleness. I have just booked some trips, enrolled on a sewing course and enjoy outings with friends and my dog. It is better to be alone than with someone unsuitable.
I live on my own and love the solitude. Years ago I became friends with a co-worker who recently got married. I invited her over to my house one afternoon for lunch. She sat on my couch, looked around in awe and said, "You've got this whole place to yourself!" I'd never before been envied for being single, as I grew up in the "gotta get married" times. Listening to what my soul wanted, rather than to society telling me what I should want, has given me a happy life.
I would say, that many who are married, are not as happy as they claim, and the same goes for u married couples living under the same roof. Living alone has many advantages, not least have to compromise, which to me, usually means having to do what someone else wants, not what I want to do.
I can’t imagine having to share my home with another person! All decisions are mine to make. No accommodating. No compromise. No resentments if something isn’t done. No one to blame or be blamed by. I travel alone. See what I want to see, when and for how long. I can chat with strangers if I like…then go on. I wouldn’t have it any other way!!
Recently, after attempting to date a man who texted me every three hours, I started to feel suffocated. When I asked for a little space and he didn't give it, it made me realize how much I love my space and freedom. I stepped away from dating and embraced being single. What a relief! I realized that I can do whatever I want, travel wherever I wish, and enjoy focusing on my own creative projects and fun pursuits. I can breathe!! No longer am I stressed out by dating, as I quit, finally, thank God, and felt so good about it! Of course, that is when I found your channel which I am so enjoying.
I'm happily single too and realized that I only wanted someone else around if it could be on my terms- but you can't order a person to fit your specifications! That's where I think dating sites go wrong. Both men and women think they can just pick someone who will suit them perfectly and it's just not possible. If you're lucky you can tolerate someone long term but it's not easy- probably why the divorce rate is something higher than 50% now.
Thank goodness you realized he was wrong for you. There are people out there trapped in a relationship that isn’t right for them or putting up with a narcissist. Life is to short. Live life your way ❤
I remember being told "go to your room and think about what you did" I was always happy to go to my room and read or draw. When my Dad would peak in to make sure I was in my room. I would pretend to be miserable to make him feel better about sending me to my room. The second the door was closed would go back to reading my book or pick up my pencil and continue drawing or writing. As an adult I have to motivate myself to people. I work in a field that I have more than enough social engagement and I work remotely. So when I am on my own time I prefer to take a walk in the woods with my dog, or travel solo to locations so I can enjoy alone time doing my own thing on my own timetable. Have tried traveling with others it never turns out well. They have a completely different energy level or ideas about what they find enjoyable. I am loving solo life and always have it just took me maturity and life experiences to realize how much I enjoy it.
60 yo and not lonely. I have been 'alone' since 1997. I am set in my ways and like my solitude. When with other people I feel stressed out. I like people, but I can only take very small doses. My last marriage was horrible and I swore never to get into that situation again. I have dated and each and every time realized a few moments of fun were not worth a lifetime of agony due to my inability to be comfortable around someone 24/7. I have also had 'friends' that were a bit overwhelming. Calling me every single day, texting and showing up for unannounced visits. I just like being alone!!! I have had to totally cut people out of my life because they just did not understand the concept of it. Sad for them, but relief for me.
Had to bust out laughing at the solitary confinement thing because I've always thought the same thing - it would be my preference and I'd do just fine! As a kid my happy place was imagining being solo on an island with a good book. People mistake being an introvert for being anti-social, reclusive or aloof. It's just a matter of how one gets and expends inner energy. Being around people is great, but it depletes me. Being by myself doing things I love fills me up. Great video!
You remind me of being shown a 'quiet room' at a psych ward, on a tour of the hospital where I worked. Sounded like a great idea to have a place to think straight ,and not have to deal with others! Living and spending large amouts of time with others can be greaty over-rated. I recently decided to slow down, and only interact with others when I decide to. Life has become far more peaceful not to mention the lack of stress.
I was married but extremely lonely in that marriage. Now I'm single, happy, creative, embracing my own self care, I enjoy my autonomy. Focusing on creative endeavors. Spending time with quality people and then I go home to my best friend and confidant. That is me. I live alone but I am not lonely.
Thank you for saying this! We’re the same age and I’ve never been married, been a long time since in a relationship and no kids. Occasionally I get a little lonely, but most of the time not at all. When I do get a little lonely I get together with friends and usually only need one episode of time with others and then I’m good for a long time. And, I have a cat (*gasp*) - so many think a single, older woman with a cat is the worst. I think it’s the best; I’ve had cats since my 20s so definitely not due to being a “crazy old cat lady”. I’m not sure why more people can’t understand many of us are happy living alone with or without pets
Lol. That’s what they say about me lol as I have quite a bit more than one cat. 😂😂 I like them better than most humans and I guess idk. It just sort of developed really. I seem to have a heart and a knack for helping kitties in distress. So like anything else…why not?
I agree. My motto is “I am happily single and happily living alone” When I want/need company I go out to the movies (learnt a long time ago if waited for someone to go with me, I would never go out to the movies or do anything else I wanted to do)
Living alone gives one the opportunity to reinvent oneself periodically, and become the person one always wanted to be. No need to ask another's opinion, one can do as one pleases. And, if the house is a mess for whatever reason, nobody is going to complain. Living up to someone else's demands and expectations can become exhausting especially if one is in the process of navigating a serious long term illness, and has neither the physical or mental strength to cope with all that is on one's plate. After cancer, I am grateful to be feeling well enough to get back on track at my own pace without having to listen to anyone telling me what or how I should accomplish my goals. Progress is being made, and that's all that matters.
I just found you and subscribed. I have been binge watching you. I am very outgoing, but I can live like a hermit. I was single 14 years before and married at 45. My husband took a lot of money and left after 18 years. We did a lot of traveling you have given me hope I can still travel And I was worried, I would not be able to retire. I got the house and I took out some of my investments and paid it off. I love being single, but I got a lazy, so listening to everything you’re saying about having routines and I even started walking yesterday. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I love being alone I create I keep busy and when I do socialize with people I wish I didn’t. I can’t stand people sometimes so sometimes, but I enjoy being in my own sanctuary as you call it and I love it.
just found you yesterday and can't get enough. I like you. I appreciate you. I've been flying solo for 20 plus years and I love it. Will admit it's been challenging as of late because I can't do as much as I use to do and can't afford help. I'm going to figure this out. I think listening to you has already relaxed my anxiety. Thanks. Really happy to have found you.
I see both sides. Lost my hubby a little over 5 months ago and miss him so much and will have to live a life alone. I understand the full autonomy, I did talk to my husband about things I wanted to do, but he almost always was 100% supportive. I travelled with friends or by myself if he didn’t want to go. I too am sort of an introvert and needed my alone time, he understand this and even built me my own she shed. But I also valued the time we had together, it was so comforting having him to ask advice about etc. I think it was a good balance. If you find the right person it can be beautiful. Anyway, I am alone now and have to get used to doing things w/o him. I will tell you this I wouldn’t marry again😬
I am 82 newly widowed, and my solitude is mine, We were happily married 62 years. All new journeys for me but not always sad. This week I changed 42 cupboard handles on my own.Felling able and can do it,my new moto.
I’m happily married with 5 kids, but I just love your channel! My husband just glanced at me watching your video, and he quipped, “you’re not planning for my early demise, are you?”😂 In all seriousness, if I were to ever need to be on my own - if my husband were to die before me- I want to have people like you “in my head” so to speak, so that I may bear living solo more gracefully and have a game plan to fall back on- rather than falling to pieces. I LOVE solitude and am very independent by nature, so what you say really resonates with me. Please continue the great videos- they’re such a source of inspiration!
People who lose their spouses by divorce or death, often seem unable to adapt to life alone. Those of us who have always lived alone can't imagine being any other way. The advantages of living alone are highly under-rated especially by a society which continues to dictate, that to be truly happy one must share life with a partner.
I lived by myself for 4 years while my husband lived and worked in another state. As long as I had my cat, I was fine. I had good neighbors and friends at work. I managed fine.
This video came up as a suggestion and I couldn't be happier to find you! I am in total agreement with everything you shared! I have friends and family but also love my own company. I have financial meetings with myself regularly, eat what and when I want and decide how my day will go before and after work. I was married for 10 years and they were probably the loneliest years. It took getting a gun pointed at me in an attempted robbery to realize life was too short to be in an unhealthy relationship. I might be open to companionship in the future but it's not even on my mind as I love the life I have cultivated. I will now be binge watching your videos instead of anything else I had in mind to do tonight. LOL!
I divorced at 40, never was interested in dating after that, just enjoyed raising my two children. Now they are adults and on their own and I am living alone - and I love it. I recently ripped out a couple doorways and walls, renovating my home, and got to create just the spaces I wanted. I have guest space for my grandkids to visit for a once-a-month sleepover but other than that, I just occupy myself with hobbies. I retired just before covid, have just recently been able to travel again - Scotland for 2 weeks last year! I love your channel and you have inspired me to start my own channel, in a different direction, sharing my love of music. Thanks for the inspiration and your ideas!
New subscriber. I just found your channel today and have watched about 10 videos already. We're very similar in many ways. Similar age. Single. No children. Happy. Not lonely. Canadian. Natural hair colour. Worked in Japan. But I need to work on doing more new things. Thanks for the inspiration.
Single..widowed years ago, and, lost my "later on" fiance. That was 12 years ago, and, I never met anyone since. Seems like I was an only child who's meant to be alone. My son, his wife and child live in the downstairs apartment, but, I consider myself as living alone. I don't like depending on anyone. I do long for a travel companion but, tbh, I don't have a lot of travel money, anyway. Fully retired and live on a fixed income. I do get lonely, even with a five year-old grandson, but, that's life. I'm 73 and have depression and anxiety...it could always be worse. Enjoying your content very much; new subscriber. Rosemarie
I couldn’t agree more with your sentiments here. Married for 30 years, divorced for 16 and happier than I ever have been. I’m reading Single at Heart by Bella DePaulo and the studies you mentioned are referenced in her book. Reading this makes me feel seen.
I really really love this woman!. I love the way she looks and how she’s content in her own skin and her genuineness and subtle humour.. What great friends we would be..
OMG, I tell my friends all the time, " I'm alone, but NOT lonely". I have been with someone since I was 16. I'm now happily single and on my own, other than I have an 18 year old heading to university. Most guys that wish to date me are looking for someone to take care of them, lol they would die! Once I'm fully retired I'll get a dog! Great channel. Love it!
Alone, but very seldom lonely. The best gift I ever received came from my family: a great sense of humour! Only 62 yrs old, but take Full responsibility for evolving into a penny-pinchin', cat lovin', pessimistic environmentalist, a staunch feminist, and the sexiest cyclist you'll ever see flying by you! Right hand to God, I do not hate people. (Lol... I just usually prefer when their not around!) p.s. You give good video. m'dear.
I laughed so hard when you talked about solitary confinement 😂 I agree with every point you made! I would volunteer too! The good part of the pandemic for me was being ordered to stay home. Hallelujah! More solitude was exactly what I needed ❤
I have juggled this for most of my life! Married and compromising my time or single and sometimes lonely. I think I have found the best balance (at 70!), I live alone and have one or two occasions a week with a good friend and have my boyfriend over for a sleepover 😅 on the weekend. So I get my oxytocin needs met and can still enjoy my solitude. (Like you I recharge my batteries by being alone.)
I don’t live alone but need my alone time on a regular basis. I value my alone time. If I have a busy day with people I need to take the next day off to recharge……😂
Me too, when I taught to much isolation wasnt the right way to go. Took up socialising, not the right thing to do for me on a regular basic. Found myself after them closing my door and just taking a deep breath and letting go.😂 I think people have lost the will to shine their light😊
Just found you and have been enjoying your videos! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on living alone but not lonely. 62 yrs and divorced for quite some time. I’ve never sought to remarry. I’m very happy as is :)
Your window is lovely!I am 74 and was widowed at 61. I was married for 40 years. Your advice is great! I also have 2 senior cats ( girls). I miss my best friend and lover, but I am increasingly grateful for my freedom.
Hi Jen, blessings, thank you for this interesting video. Im over 50 now, not single, but yet silver 😂 Im on my 2nd marriage, 18 years together, although I enjoy being married, I have to agree with you 100% that spending time alone its great for our souls, my queen and I both believe that. Great day!!
I have always been happier on my own. Unfortunately I've spent too much time trying to conform as I felt that was expected, which has led to some huge mistakes and more loneliness than I've ever felt when alone. I'm 51 now and done with that. I literally have no room in my life for anyone else. I have my dogs, music, books, crafts and a campervan. I love being able to do what I want when I want.....or even to do nothing at all 😁
Post-materialistic tribe, UNITE! I'm in a 33 year marriage at 56 and my alone time is crucial to the success of our marriage. I believe that were I ever to lose my husband somehow, I would be alone but not lonely. Sounds odd, but it's kind of comforting to know that. Thanks for addressing this topic.
I've been single most of my life and very rare do I feel lonely. And yes I'd never want to consult with another for traveling. A 12 night Transatlantic cruise popped up in my email for a great price. Didn't ever think twice and booked it.. (then asked for time off work) LOL
Oh my gosh, other than just the great advice you gave about getting monitized. I have been single now for 7 years, and I truly have to say it has been for the most part the happiest time of my life at 60. My home is peaceful, its nice walking through my home with no eggshells on the ground, just cat toys from my fur baby. Most people do think being alone means lonely. I love my own company. Thank you for this, as I can relate so much!!! Happy to have found your channel. :)
Delighted to have found your channel! I turn 55 next month and have lived alone post-marriage for 19 years now and will forevermore. I'm watching your Home Journal video at the moment and I'm loving your walk with your dog. I feel a Saturday evening binge coming on!
Love your stained glass window, Jen - good job 😊 and I heartily concur with what you’ve said about being alone but not lonely. I was married for years, but that came to an end and now I’m older I absolutely love being single. No compromising! Enjoying your vlogs 😊
My adopted mother, who was widowed at 53, never remarried even though she had plenty of offers and some of the men were financially well off. I asked why she didn't accept any offers. She responded "They just want someone to wash their socks". She lived independent and at peace on a small income in her tiny home with its beautiful garden until passing at 96.
I am binge watching your videos this morning while I’m getting ready for work. I have so enjoyed them and resonate with them. I am going to be sixty in August and I’m having the time of my life be solo. I wish I could retire early but financially I can’t at this moment. I am debt free and living paycheck to paycheck by choice at this time. I love this particular video because it comforts me to know that I’m okay living this solo life and that I’m not alone, no pun intended, lol. I love my kids, I love my family and I am more happier now keeping life simple. P.S. I’m heading out on my second solo cruise next month 😊 I’m so looking forward to it. Be happy, be hopeful, be helpful, be honest and stay hungry for learning something new.
There is nothing more lonely than feeling alone while surrounded by people with whom you have little or negative connection. I do love other people now and then, but oh the peace when I can be alone!!!
I tried my entire life to live with others - roommates, romantic partners, family - because that's what our conditioning and society tells us is "normal" and we're trained to believed that once we leave our families of origin, that's just what you're supposed to do. That model has NEVER worked for me, I always ended up miserable and very lonely at times. It took me until my forties to realize that I am profoundly happy and contented by living completely alone. I remember when I ended my last live-in relationship and the first thing I did on my first day of freedom was go to the grocery store and buy WHATEVER I WANTED! It was absolutely GLORIOUS. Preach, Silver and Solo, PREACH! Doing whatever you want all the time does NOT suck. :)
So many people are merit or in a relationship and they are so lonely and many people are alone like me and really HAPPY and never lonely. Thank you GOD❤️🙏
Being free of nincompoop's ain't suffering. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not grateful that I'm single. I have yet to see a marriage that I'd like to have amongst my contemporaries. I've had relationships, from age 15 to 58; maybe it's my luck, but none of them were worth my time in the end. If an amazing man showed up-and by amazing, I'm not asking a lot. Emotional maturity would suffice-then I'd probably be all for it. But such are the times in the world, especially for women over 45, that is an endangered species. Neither here nor there, I'm a freedom lover and have a very rich life, while not being rich. Feeling very blessed single. I heard about a study that looked at 4 groups of people, and found that married men lived longer than single men, but SINGLE women lived longer than married women. Guess everyone can do the math on that one. Blessings!
Same, Theresa! 55 years old, gave up dating almost a decade ago for the same reason as you, and am so very much happier alone than I ever was coupled. I heard a saying once that was so appropriate: When speaking of dating, the odds are good, but the goods are odd.
Your stain class project looks good! Soldering is not easy, try a fused glass class they are fun! ..so is welding, which a mix of soldering and sewing with fire. I just found your channel and am working my way through your videos.
Yes! I just turned 60 this year. I’ve been single always except for some relationships. I stopped dating at age 44 when I realized I didn’t want to compromise my time by dating😂. I did want children so I adopted 2 and have been very happy being a single mom. I’m so use to making all decisions, etc it does feel totally normal. I have good friends for socializing and chatting. I wouldn’t rule out a companion now that my kids are raised but it isn’t necessary. I too need a certain amount of solitude or I get the “crabbies”
I am turning 62 this summer and retiring. I was widowed last year and this will be the 1st time in my whole life I will be by myself. I am so looking forward to it. I can do what I want and when I want. And I never need another man in my life. Not that I had a bad marriage, but I have no desire to do it again.
I love living alone. Never lonely..listen to the radio while cooking recipes...never want a nother person in my house..just animals...this is my happy fortress now..
I have just discovered your vidéos. I love your outlook on life and the way you prepared for it. Also, I am really glad that you stopped adding background music which was totally unnecessary ;-) I am a 63 year old retired teacher since 8 months now and loving every minute of it. It is true that health can decline rapidly around 60 years old and one must take action to improve health and do the stuff we longed for doing all our lives. Thanks!
I spent nearly 27 years with my ex, and those years were the most loneliest years of my life. I’ve been on my own now for a year almost a year and a half and even though I’m alone, I am not lonely. I’m enjoying having control of my life. I am enjoying relearning and rediscovering myself.
I can totally relate to this! I divorced my first husband because he was so controlling and abusive! I didn’t know it at the time but he was definitely a narcissist! I remarried 9 years later and my second husband worked out of town during the week and would come home on the weekends those were my happiest times, I love my alone time, I love to quilt and cross stitch and garden those activities just bring so much joy to my life, but now that he works close to home and is home every night, I just can’t get a break! He literally sucks the life out of me! And I’m just tired of waiting on him doing everything for him is exhausting, I’m 59 years old and all I want is to spend time with me!
I couldn't agree with you more. I love being single and I spend a lot of time alone. Every now and then I'll wander outside to a place where there's other people but I usually only stay out for an hour or two and I'm ready to go back to my solitude. Most people these days make my head hurt! 🤣😂 I'm 69 years old and I was married for 15 years and then in another long term relationship for 15 years and I was lonelier in those relationships than I am now.
Your glass is beautiful and I love your cat in the background! Very nice. My first time in my entire life to be alone and it's not been terrible, i am learning new things all the time about myself and life in general. Its an adventure for me in my "silver" years!
Oh my goodness. I delight in you! I just found you and it could'nt have happened at a better time. I'll be divorced next month after 37 years of CONSTANT compromising. So nice to hear about your life. I used to LOVE being alone when I was a teenager.
I like being alone I've had five children and lived in busy house. Children grew and left home then realised Husband was a Narc. I'm happily alone not being abused is wonderful. I can do what pleases me, go out with friends and dance or just for a coffee or walk. Have fun. I can stay home and enjoy my own company. Nobody's pressure on me, I've been travelling now, something never able or allowed to do before. I don't stay home and serve meals to a sloth any more. . 😂😅
Agree. Have lived alone for the past 33 years, love it. Eat what I want, when I want, come and go on my own schedule, do not have to cook, do laundry, clean up after another person.
The loneliest time of my life has been married…
Same here😢
I can honestly and sincerely relate to that
Yes! Married twice and never was so lonely than then. I am now alone and love it!
Not married but lived with and had a child with him. Loneliest, most challenging time of my life.
SAY THAT
I need to send this to everyone who asks if I'm lonely living alone.
I told a grand mother who I’d forgotten believe everyone needed a husband to take care of you, that I was perfectly happy being alone. Please be careful who you send this too.
Btw, there used to be a good book the Challenge of being single that discusses the pros and cons of both single and married! Some are a bit eye opening!
@lurkersmurf What a god idea, I´m going to bookmark it too :)
Comforting channel.
I’m 64 and have always been a “loner” (also an only child!). Even though I’m married with 2 children, I’m still a “loner”. I have so many people [try] and tell me that it’s unhealthy and “there must be something wrong with YOU”….so it did get me thinking 🤔
But I’m happy with my life, so I’m now wondering if THOSE people aren’t happy with theirs 🤣🤣🤣
@@nz-nz I’m nearly convinced that most are at least jealous. Not that they want to be loners but that you seem happier than they imagine themselves being in the same situation.
I’m married but we can go to a museum and be separated for most of the time. The only people that get upset, if we are in a group, seem to be other married couples, most were married over 20 years so this isn’t a newlywed type couple!
Me too
I just turned 66. I've loved being alone my whole life. As a child, my mother would send me to my room alone as a punisment. The joke was on her, it was my happiest times. 😂 I have a dog, a guinea pig, tons of plants ( I am a horticulturalist and still work full time), a large perennial garden , and tons of books. Who could ask for anything more?
You truly epitomise the phrase “bloom where you’re planted”. Well done.
Well, just one more thing... we could be neighbors lol ❤
You're living my dream life! I used to do all that including working as a horticulturist, but I'm in Texas and climate change killed my garden and my desire to be outside from June to October. I'm selling out and moving my books, my dog, and me just so i can garden again (and escape the cruel crazies here - is not so much the heat as it is the stupidity).
Beautiful life ❤
Omg Ditto! Word for word.
Married and widowed twice, two grown sons I never see, went from parents home to first husband at seventeen, swapped husbands at forty, no gap between....found myself unexpectedly alone at fifty, within three years battled first bout of cancer, uterine..that eventuality developed into colon and now has moved to my lungs..but, I can truly say that these years of solo living have been my very happiest..I really don't think I could have coped with being so I'll if I had others to consider...I realise it sounds selfish but I don't want the responsibilities of caring for other people's feelings...I do what I like, when I like...if I want to stay in bed for three days I will, if I want toasted cheese sandwiches at 3am, who's going to complain, feel like booking a weekend in a hotel somewhere for a change of scenery, just go ahead...spend every available hour cross stitching (my passion) who's going to stop me?...I love my life being single..my only hope is that this darn disease allows me a good few more years to enjoy iy...😕👍🇬🇧💖
I hope your wish for many happy years more to come will fulfill 🙏. Blessings
I’m a 62 y.o. retired single man. White haired, not silver, but I get ya girlie!! 😆😆Living out a happy, simple life on a NC tobacco farm. 😁
i grew up on a NC tobacco farm.
@@bettyflowers831-Yes, calm peaceful, southern life. 😁
Wow....rarely do men stay alone for that long especially here in Kenya
I have been on my own for three years and after recently dating a man over Christmas which turned out badly, I have decided to embrace my singleness. I have just booked some trips, enrolled on a sewing course and enjoy outings with friends and my dog. It is better to be alone than with someone unsuitable.
My dad would always say:better to be alone then in bad company 😊
Amen ❤
I live on my own and love the solitude. Years ago I became friends with a co-worker who recently got married. I invited her over to my house one afternoon for lunch. She sat on my couch, looked around in awe and said, "You've got this whole place to yourself!" I'd never before been envied for being single, as I grew up in the "gotta get married" times. Listening to what my soul wanted, rather than to society telling me what I should want, has given me a happy life.
I would say, that many who are married, are not as happy as they claim, and the same goes for u married couples living under the same roof. Living alone has many advantages, not least have to compromise, which to me, usually means having to do what someone else wants, not what I want to do.
Im 68, divorced 34 years and love my life more and more every year.
Love this @donnanorris
OMG - give me alone time EVERY DAY ! More of it. I hate when i dont get enough time alone aaaarrrggghhhhh
I think the stained glass is great and I love the colours.
I'm 68 also, a recent widow.
Wow...very encouraging
I can’t imagine having to share my home with another person!
All decisions are mine to make.
No accommodating.
No compromise.
No resentments if something isn’t done.
No one to blame or be blamed by.
I travel alone.
See what I want to see, when and for how long.
I can chat with strangers if I like…then go on.
I wouldn’t have it any other way!!
Anyone else never miss a beat during the whole Covid thing? My life did not change one bit.
Same. Lol. Had to barter for toilet paper once or wear the mask or take the test when they made me….but that’s about it. Lol.
Recently, after attempting to date a man who texted me every three hours, I started to feel suffocated. When I asked for a little space and he didn't give it, it made me realize how much I love my space and freedom. I stepped away from dating and embraced being single. What a relief! I realized that I can do whatever I want, travel wherever I wish, and enjoy focusing on my own creative projects and fun pursuits. I can breathe!! No longer am I stressed out by dating, as I quit, finally, thank God, and felt so good about it! Of course, that is when I found your channel which I am so enjoying.
I'm happily single too and realized that I only wanted someone else around if it could be on my terms- but you can't order a person to fit your specifications! That's where I think dating sites go wrong. Both men and women think they can just pick someone who will suit them perfectly and it's just not possible. If you're lucky you can tolerate someone long term but it's not easy- probably why the divorce rate is something higher than 50% now.
Thank goodness you realized he was wrong for you. There are people out there trapped in a relationship that isn’t right for them or putting up with a narcissist. Life is to short. Live life your way ❤
I find dating super stressful also
AMEN! I am much happier by myself than with other people. I've dated twice in the past 25 years and both were disastrous.
I remember being told "go to your room and think about what you did" I was always happy to go to my room and read or draw. When my Dad would peak in to make sure I was in my room. I would pretend to be miserable to make him feel better about sending me to my room. The second the door was closed would go back to reading my book or pick up my pencil and continue drawing or writing. As an adult I have to motivate myself to people. I work in a field that I have more than enough social engagement and I work remotely. So when I am on my own time I prefer to take a walk in the woods with my dog, or travel solo to locations so I can enjoy alone time doing my own thing on my own timetable. Have tried traveling with others it never turns out well. They have a completely different energy level or ideas about what they find enjoyable. I am loving solo life and always have it just took me maturity and life experiences to realize how much I enjoy it.
60 yo and not lonely. I have been 'alone' since 1997. I am set in my ways and like my solitude. When with other people I feel stressed out. I like people, but I can only take very small doses. My last marriage was horrible and I swore never to get into that situation again. I have dated and each and every time realized a few moments of fun were not worth a lifetime of agony due to my inability to be comfortable around someone 24/7. I have also had 'friends' that were a bit overwhelming. Calling me every single day, texting and showing up for unannounced visits. I just like being alone!!! I have had to totally cut people out of my life because they just did not understand the concept of it. Sad for them, but relief for me.
Probably not sad for them, I'd say.
Exactly!
@@charlotterandall8738 I guess you came here to say things like this. But I have to say it was sad.
Had to bust out laughing at the solitary confinement thing because I've always thought the same thing - it would be my preference and I'd do just fine! As a kid my happy place was imagining being solo on an island with a good book. People mistake being an introvert for being anti-social, reclusive or aloof. It's just a matter of how one gets and expends inner energy.
Being around people is great, but it depletes me. Being by myself doing things I love fills me up. Great video!
You remind me of being shown a 'quiet room' at a psych ward, on a tour of the hospital where I worked. Sounded like a great idea to have a place to think straight ,and not have to deal with others! Living and spending large amouts of time with others can be greaty over-rated. I recently decided to slow down, and only interact with others when I decide to. Life has become far more peaceful not to mention the lack of stress.
I was married but extremely lonely in that marriage. Now I'm single, happy, creative, embracing my own self care, I enjoy my autonomy. Focusing on creative endeavors. Spending time with quality people and then I go home to my best friend and confidant. That is me. I live alone but I am not lonely.
Thank you for saying this! We’re the same age and I’ve never been married, been a long time since in a relationship and no kids. Occasionally I get a little lonely, but most of the time not at all. When I do get a little lonely I get together with friends and usually only need one episode of time with others and then I’m good for a long time. And, I have a cat (*gasp*) - so many think a single, older woman with a cat is the worst. I think it’s the best; I’ve had cats since my 20s so definitely not due to being a “crazy old cat lady”. I’m not sure why more people can’t understand many of us are happy living alone with or without pets
Kitties are the best 😺🧡
Lol. That’s what they say about me lol as I have quite a bit more than one cat. 😂😂 I like them better than most humans and I guess idk. It just sort of developed really. I seem to have a heart and a knack for helping kitties in distress. So like anything else…why not?
I agree. My motto is “I am happily single and happily living alone”
When I want/need company I go out to the movies (learnt a long time ago if waited for someone to go with me, I would never go out to the movies or do anything else I wanted to do)
Living alone gives one the opportunity to reinvent oneself periodically, and become the person one always wanted to be. No need to ask another's opinion, one can do as one pleases. And, if the house is a mess for whatever reason, nobody is going to complain. Living up to someone else's demands and expectations can become exhausting especially if one is in the process of navigating a serious long term illness, and has neither the physical or mental strength to cope with all that is on one's plate. After cancer, I am grateful to be feeling well enough to get back on track at my own pace without having to listen to anyone telling me what or how I should accomplish my goals. Progress is being made, and that's all that matters.
I just found you and subscribed. I have been binge watching you. I am very outgoing, but I can live like a hermit. I was single 14 years before and married at 45. My husband took a lot of money and left after 18 years. We did a lot of traveling you have given me hope I can still travel And I was worried, I would not be able to retire. I got the house and I took out some of my investments and paid it off. I love being single, but I got a lazy, so listening to everything you’re saying about having routines and I even started walking yesterday. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I love the stain glass window!
I love your stained glass creation. Its gorgeous. Dont change the colours. They're perfect.
I love being alone I create I keep busy and when I do socialize with people I wish I didn’t. I can’t stand people sometimes so sometimes, but I enjoy being in my own sanctuary as you call it and I love it.
just found you yesterday and can't get enough. I like you. I appreciate you. I've been flying solo for 20 plus years and I love it. Will admit it's been challenging as of late because I can't do as much as I use to do and can't afford help. I'm going to figure this out. I think listening to you has already relaxed my anxiety. Thanks. Really happy to have found you.
I see both sides. Lost my hubby a little over 5 months ago and miss him so much and will have to live a life alone. I understand the full autonomy, I did talk to my husband about things I wanted to do, but he almost always was 100% supportive. I travelled with friends or by myself if he didn’t want to go. I too am sort of an introvert and needed my alone time, he understand this and even built me my own she shed. But I also valued the time we had together, it was so comforting having him to ask advice about etc. I think it was a good balance. If you find the right person it can be beautiful. Anyway, I am alone now and have to get used to doing things w/o him. I will tell you this I wouldn’t marry again😬
Cat just patiently sat behind, it’s so cute❤️
Quinn is the real head of house around here.
I am 82 newly widowed, and my solitude is mine, We were happily married 62 years. All new journeys for me but not always sad. This week I changed 42 cupboard handles on my own.Felling able and can do it,my new moto.
I'm an introvert and recluse and I love being alone.Im never lonely.
I have just discovered your videos. I’m 55 and I’m really enjoying your content.
I’m happily married with 5 kids, but I just love your channel! My husband just glanced at me watching your video, and he quipped, “you’re not planning for my early demise, are you?”😂
In all seriousness, if I were to ever need to be on my own - if my husband were to die before me- I want to have people like you “in my head” so to speak, so that I may bear living solo more gracefully and have a game plan to fall back on- rather than falling to pieces. I LOVE solitude and am very independent by nature, so what you say really resonates with me. Please continue the great videos- they’re such a source of inspiration!
Lol..... watch his face when you introduce him to someone as "my FIRST husband"......😂
People who lose their spouses by divorce or death, often seem unable to adapt to life alone. Those of us who have always lived alone can't imagine being any other way. The advantages of living alone are highly under-rated especially by a society which continues to dictate, that to be truly happy one must share life with a partner.
I lived by myself for 4 years while my husband lived and worked in another state. As long as I had my cat, I was fine. I had good neighbors and friends at work. I managed fine.
I am 71, lost two husbands to cancer and now have breast cancer. I have been on my own for almost 10 yrs now. Thank you for your videos.
Hope you heal quickly
As a lifelong happy singleton, age 70, your comments really resonated with me. Thank you! Bella DePaulo would call us "single at heart".
Everyone should listen to Bella DePaulo’s Ted Talk. You are on point about the difference of being alone and being lonely.🧿
I read an article she wrote about this subject! She inspired me to make the video! Small world!
I've lived alone since my divorce 30 years ago. Marriage was stressful. Living alone is peaceful and my life is full.
This video came up as a suggestion and I couldn't be happier to find you! I am in total agreement with everything you shared! I have friends and family but also love my own company. I have financial meetings with myself regularly, eat what and when I want and decide how my day will go before and after work. I was married for 10 years and they were probably the loneliest years. It took getting a gun pointed at me in an attempted robbery to realize life was too short to be in an unhealthy relationship. I might be open to companionship in the future but it's not even on my mind as I love the life I have cultivated. I will now be binge watching your videos instead of anything else I had in mind to do tonight. LOL!
I divorced at 40, never was interested in dating after that, just enjoyed raising my two children. Now they are adults and on their own and I am living alone - and I love it. I recently ripped out a couple doorways and walls, renovating my home, and got to create just the spaces I wanted. I have guest space for my grandkids to visit for a once-a-month sleepover but other than that, I just occupy myself with hobbies. I retired just before covid, have just recently been able to travel again - Scotland for 2 weeks last year! I love your channel and you have inspired me to start my own channel, in a different direction, sharing my love of music. Thanks for the inspiration and your ideas!
New subscriber. I just found your channel today and have watched about 10 videos already. We're very similar in many ways. Similar age. Single. No children. Happy. Not lonely. Canadian. Natural hair colour. Worked in Japan. But I need to work on doing more new things. Thanks for the inspiration.
Single..widowed years ago, and, lost my "later on" fiance. That was 12 years ago, and, I never met anyone since. Seems like I was an only child who's meant to be alone. My son, his wife and child live in the downstairs apartment, but, I consider myself as living alone. I don't like depending on anyone. I do long for a travel companion but, tbh, I don't have a lot of travel money, anyway. Fully retired and live on a fixed income. I do get lonely, even with a five year-old grandson, but, that's life. I'm 73 and have depression and anxiety...it could always be worse. Enjoying your content very much; new subscriber. Rosemarie
I live with my two dog girls , no human . I'm not lonely. When I first found myself alone , I did find it hard .But now I love it .
I couldn’t agree more with your sentiments here. Married for 30 years, divorced for 16 and happier than I ever have been. I’m reading Single at Heart by Bella DePaulo and the studies you mentioned are referenced in her book. Reading this makes me feel seen.
My husband of 47 years passed one year ago today. This is the time I've seen your podcast. I hope your ideas will help. Thank you.
My condolences, be gentle with yourself and ease into this new phase.
I’m so happy I found you! I’m 63 and have been alone for the last 21 years and loving it. I need my space and realize it’s ok and it’s good.
I really really love this woman!. I love the way she looks and how she’s content in her own skin and her genuineness and subtle humour.. What great friends we would be..
OMG, I tell my friends all the time, " I'm alone, but NOT lonely". I have been with someone since I was 16. I'm now happily single and on my own, other than I have an 18 year old heading to university. Most guys that wish to date me are looking for someone to take care of them, lol they would die! Once I'm fully retired I'll get a dog! Great channel. Love it!
Alone, but very seldom lonely. The best gift I ever received came from my family: a great sense of humour!
Only 62 yrs old, but take Full responsibility for evolving into a penny-pinchin', cat lovin', pessimistic environmentalist, a staunch feminist, and the sexiest cyclist you'll ever see flying by you!
Right hand to God, I do not hate people. (Lol... I just usually prefer when their not around!)
p.s. You give good video. m'dear.
I laughed so hard when you talked about solitary confinement 😂 I agree with every point you made! I would volunteer too! The good part of the pandemic for me was being ordered to stay home. Hallelujah! More solitude was exactly what I needed ❤
You're not alone, you have a sweet little kitty getting comfortable behind you, they always make a house a home😊
I have juggled this for most of my life! Married and compromising my time or single and sometimes lonely. I think I have found the best balance (at 70!), I live alone and have one or two occasions a week with a good friend and have my boyfriend over for a sleepover 😅 on the weekend. So I get my oxytocin needs met and can still enjoy my solitude. (Like you I recharge my batteries by being alone.)
I don’t live alone but need my alone time on a regular basis. I value my alone time. If I have a busy day with people I need to take the next day off to recharge……😂
Me too, when I taught to much isolation wasnt the right way to go. Took up socialising, not the right thing to do for me on a regular basic. Found myself after them closing my door and just taking a deep breath and letting go.😂 I think people have lost the will to shine their light😊
Just found you and have been enjoying your videos! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on living alone but not lonely. 62 yrs and divorced for quite some time. I’ve never sought to remarry. I’m very happy as is :)
Excellent first effort with the glass!
Your window is lovely!I am 74 and was widowed at 61. I was married for 40 years. Your advice is great! I also have 2 senior cats ( girls). I miss my best friend and lover, but I am increasingly grateful for my freedom.
Such a great video and topic. I'm with you: happily single! Love the freedom, the peace, the solitude. Life is good!
Hi Jen, blessings, thank you for this interesting video. Im over 50 now, not single, but yet silver 😂 Im on my 2nd marriage, 18 years together, although I enjoy being married, I have to agree with you 100% that spending time alone its great for our souls, my queen and I both believe that. Great day!!
I have always been happier on my own. Unfortunately I've spent too much time trying to conform as I felt that was expected, which has led to some huge mistakes and more loneliness than I've ever felt when alone. I'm 51 now and done with that. I literally have no room in my life for anyone else. I have my dogs, music, books, crafts and a campervan. I love being able to do what I want when I want.....or even to do nothing at all 😁
Post-materialistic tribe, UNITE!
I'm in a 33 year marriage at 56 and my alone time is crucial to the success of our marriage. I believe that were I ever to lose my husband somehow, I would be alone but not lonely. Sounds odd, but it's kind of comforting to know that. Thanks for addressing this topic.
Spookily I have been thinking just the same, my husband has poor health so it’s been on my mind
OMG!!! I always thought the SAME THING about the movies with solitary confinement 😂 lol...... definitely safer 😊
I don't get lonely when I'm alone, but I have often felt lonely when with people.
Love the channel, love your attitude. Thank you for sharing ❤
Haha! Great little video Jen! Smiled all the way through😂👌
I've been single most of my life and very rare do I feel lonely. And yes I'd never want to consult with another for traveling. A 12 night Transatlantic cruise popped up in my email for a great price. Didn't ever think twice and booked it.. (then asked for time off work) LOL
Oh my gosh, other than just the great advice you gave about getting monitized. I have been single now for 7 years, and I truly have to say it has been for the most part the happiest time of my life at 60. My home is peaceful, its nice walking through my home with no eggshells on the ground, just cat toys from my fur baby. Most people do think being alone means lonely. I love my own company. Thank you for this, as I can relate so much!!! Happy to have found your channel. :)
Loved the bit of poetry and inspiration at the end! As well as that knowing smile!
Im 73 and have been single all my life. Im content with it. I still teach Pilates part time. Love my cat, books, plants and garden.
Delighted to have found your channel! I turn 55 next month and have lived alone post-marriage for 19 years now and will forevermore. I'm watching your Home Journal video at the moment and I'm loving your walk with your dog. I feel a Saturday evening binge coming on!
Love your stained glass window, Jen - good job 😊 and I heartily concur with what you’ve said about being alone but not lonely. I was married for years, but that came to an end and now I’m older I absolutely love being single. No compromising! Enjoying your vlogs 😊
You are so correct! I love living alone. Thanks for your videos.
My adopted mother, who was widowed at 53, never remarried even though she had plenty of offers and some of the men were financially well off. I asked why she didn't accept any offers. She responded "They just want someone to wash their socks". She lived independent and at peace on a small income in her tiny home with its beautiful garden until passing at 96.
My Mom said the same thing. She lived for 22 years after my Dad passed
I am binge watching your videos this morning while I’m getting ready for work. I have so enjoyed them and resonate with them. I am going to be sixty in August and I’m having the time of my life be solo. I wish I could retire early but financially I can’t at this moment. I am debt free and living paycheck to paycheck by choice at this time. I love this particular video because it comforts me to know that I’m okay living this solo life and that I’m not alone, no pun intended, lol. I love my kids, I love my family and I am more happier now keeping life simple. P.S. I’m heading out on my second solo cruise next month 😊 I’m so looking forward to it. Be happy, be hopeful, be helpful, be honest and stay hungry for learning something new.
There is nothing more lonely than feeling alone while surrounded by people with whom you have little or negative connection. I do love other people now and then, but oh the peace when I can be alone!!!
I tried my entire life to live with others - roommates, romantic partners, family - because that's what our conditioning and society tells us is "normal" and we're trained to believed that once we leave our families of origin, that's just what you're supposed to do. That model has NEVER worked for me, I always ended up miserable and very lonely at times. It took me until my forties to realize that I am profoundly happy and contented by living completely alone. I remember when I ended my last live-in relationship and the first thing I did on my first day of freedom was go to the grocery store and buy WHATEVER I WANTED! It was absolutely GLORIOUS. Preach, Silver and Solo, PREACH! Doing whatever you want all the time does NOT suck. :)
So many people are merit or in a relationship and they are so lonely and many people are alone like me and really HAPPY and never lonely. Thank you GOD❤️🙏
Girl you got that right!
Amen!! Being single is awesome!!
I got to roll the 'thumbs up' from 999 to 1K. Awesome that you are getting your audience.
Being free of nincompoop's ain't suffering. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not grateful that I'm single. I have yet to see a marriage that I'd like to have amongst my contemporaries. I've had relationships, from age 15 to 58; maybe it's my luck, but none of them were worth my time in the end. If an amazing man showed up-and by amazing, I'm not asking a lot. Emotional maturity would suffice-then I'd probably be all for it. But such are the times in the world, especially for women over 45, that is an endangered species. Neither here nor there, I'm a freedom lover and have a very rich life, while not being rich. Feeling very blessed single.
I heard about a study that looked at 4 groups of people, and found that married men lived longer than single men, but SINGLE women lived longer than married women. Guess everyone can do the math on that one. Blessings!
Same, Theresa! 55 years old, gave up dating almost a decade ago for the same reason as you, and am so very much happier alone than I ever was coupled. I heard a saying once that was so appropriate: When speaking of dating, the odds are good, but the goods are odd.
Amen, lol
Lol. Nincompoops. You ain’t lying. 🤣🤣
Your stain class project looks good! Soldering is not easy, try a fused glass class they are fun! ..so is welding, which a mix of soldering and sewing with fire. I just found your channel and am working my way through your videos.
Yes! I just turned 60 this year. I’ve been single always except for some relationships. I stopped dating at age 44 when I realized I didn’t want to compromise my time by dating😂. I did want children so I adopted 2 and have been very happy being a single mom. I’m so use to making all decisions, etc it does feel totally normal. I have good friends for socializing and chatting. I wouldn’t rule out a companion now that my kids are raised but it isn’t necessary. I too need a certain amount of solitude or I get the “crabbies”
I have enjoyed all your videos. The conclusion to this one is my favorite 🎉
Thank you. Spot on. Thanks for saying and sharing. And love loose leaf tea. Totally agree it is like a mini treat for myself each time 🙂 (Coffee too)
Good point about solitary confinement!
Unfortunately, I experience aloneness and loneliness as a single person on a regular basis.
I am turning 62 this summer and retiring. I was widowed last year and this will be the 1st time in my whole life I will be by myself. I am so looking forward to it. I can do what I want and when I want. And I never need another man in my life. Not that I had a bad marriage, but I have no desire to do it again.
I love living alone. Never lonely..listen to the radio while cooking recipes...never want a nother person in my house..just animals...this is my happy fortress now..
Love this-- "happy fortress"!
I have just discovered your vidéos. I love your outlook on life and the way you prepared for it. Also, I am really glad that you stopped adding background music which was totally unnecessary ;-) I am a 63 year old retired teacher since 8 months now and loving every minute of it. It is true that health can decline rapidly around 60 years old and one must take action to improve health and do the stuff we longed for doing all our lives. Thanks!
I'm an extrovert and solitary is miserable. I love being with people.
I spent nearly 27 years with my ex, and those years were the most loneliest years of my life. I’ve been on my own now for a year almost a year and a half and even though I’m alone, I am not lonely. I’m enjoying having control of my life. I am enjoying relearning and rediscovering myself.
I can totally relate to this! I divorced my first husband because he was so controlling and abusive! I didn’t know it at the time but he was definitely a narcissist! I remarried 9 years later and my second husband worked out of town during the week and would come home on the weekends those were my happiest times, I love my alone time, I love to quilt and cross stitch and garden those activities just bring so much joy to my life, but now that he works close to home and is home every night, I just can’t get a break! He literally sucks the life out of me! And I’m just tired of waiting on him doing everything for him is exhausting, I’m 59 years old and all I want is to spend time with me!
I couldn't agree with you more. I love being single and I spend a lot of time alone. Every now and then I'll wander outside to a place where there's other people but I usually only stay out for an hour or two and I'm ready to go back to my solitude. Most people these days make my head hurt! 🤣😂 I'm 69 years old and I was married for 15 years and then in another long term relationship for 15 years and I was lonelier in those relationships than I am now.
This has been my mantra for the last 20 years! 77 , widowed and thriving. Best years of my life! Thank you for this :)
I love being alone cuz I love me the best! Lol😊
Your glass is beautiful and I love your cat in the background! Very nice. My first time in my entire life to be alone and it's not been terrible, i am learning new things all the time about myself and life in general. Its an adventure for me in my "silver" years!
Oh my goodness. I delight in you! I just found you and it could'nt have happened at a better time. I'll be divorced next month after 37 years of CONSTANT compromising. So nice to hear about your life. I used to LOVE being alone when I was a teenager.
I like being alone I've had five children and lived in busy house. Children grew and left home then realised Husband was a Narc. I'm happily alone not being abused is wonderful. I can do what pleases me, go out with friends and dance or just for a coffee or walk. Have fun. I can stay home and enjoy my own company. Nobody's pressure on me, I've been travelling now, something never able or allowed to do before. I don't stay home and serve meals to a sloth any more. . 😂😅
You are inspiring. And it's good for me to hear the words that reflect my own feelings. Thank you!
I LOVE being “alone” it’s wonderful, ❤
A lot of people NEED constant stimulation and (I believe) fear being alone w/themselves.
Thank you, Jen, for this inspiring channel. I love being alone as well. You are articulating what I have always felt.
Agree. Have lived alone for the past 33 years, love it. Eat what I want, when I want, come and go on my own schedule, do not have to cook, do laundry, clean up after another person.
Yes! Thank you for posting this. As someone in my 40s who has been life long single by choice, I totally relate.
Hello. I love your channel. You are very calming and kind. I enjoy your content as I am alone and often insecure.
Keep making your videos. Please
Inspirational and enlightening…..and that stained glass? Well, I see perfection :) Beautiful!
Thank you!
Love the window! Display it proudly!!🎉❤