Chocolatelover said, "My preference would be to maintain a committed monogomous relationship with a man without living together full time. Maintaining separate residences so that I can have the space and independance I need. Besides that I don't really know how to have a relationship with a man without falling into the routine of chief cook and bottle washer. Don't want to be anyone's chore girl anymore. And besides that the emotional strain of someone else's presence day in and day out would overwhelm me. It's enough to cope with my son whome I adore around all the time, can't imagine being up for having a man around the house full time. "

OH MY!!! You have voiced my feelings completely, and so much better than I could have said!
Patty