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Just curious does it matter to you if you never find the one you would spend the rest of your life with ?

Depends. Is the person happy without someone in their lives? Some people just don't want to be tied down. If one is happy being alone but doing what they want then why not.

The desire for a relationship is an emotional roller coaster that I've decided I'm no longer willing to ride.  
 
For years I thought I was being courageous to keep putting myself out there only to end up hurt, tired and broken. That's not courage. Courage is learning to do what's best for yourself and recognizing when something isn't meant to be. If love has given up on you time and time again, then perhaps it's time to give up on it too and just focus on your peace and inner happiness.  
 
I'm not saying that I wouldn't be open to the possibility of a relationship, but if it happens it's going to happen naturally, not because I'm breaking myself to find it.  
 
A positive, healthy relationship with yourself is what's most important and that is what I strive for.

There are many good articles on elephantjournal.com related to being happy by yourself or working through relationship issues.

Better to be alone than with the wrong person.  
My life is full and I don't have time for all the drama.  
I'm happier than I've ever been.  
If I never find anyone, so be it.  
I agree with you,"lovemystery"

No it doesn't matter to me. Learn to be happy on your own.

Sometimes think maybe I missed out, but then look around at people desperately trying to make something work that obviously isn't.  
Not sure if I really believe in "soul mates".  
But good for the people that do and are happy.

There are two types of people who can be successful being alone. There are those that want to be alone and there are those who are content being alone. As for those in relationships, there are those who want a relationship and those who need a relationship. there are pros and cons to each and most people will not consistently stay in one frame of mind. It can definitely be a roller coaster. Hopefully one never says never to anything even if they are quite sure of something because.....ya never know.