Article created by: Jurgita Dominauskaitė

There is a pressure from society that after school you need to go to college, then you need to get a good job, you need to have a car and a house and let’s not forget your social life as well. Besides having friends you need to be in a relationship because how else will you create a family and have kids?

But the younger generation are liberating themselves from these expectations and data shows that more people are choosing to stay single. There was even a study going viral which claimed that the happiest group of people are single women. 

Sadly, that doesn’t mean that the expectation isn’t there and people are annoyingly asked “Why are you still single?” That’s not a very tactical question to ask so you can allow yourself to not go into detail and give one of the answers people on Reddit give the curious cats who stick their noses into their business.

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Person sitting alone on a bench in dim light, illustrating thoughts on why are you still single and response ideas. In France we say, "Mieux vaut être seul que mal accompagné" which means "Better alone than in bad company"

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    Row of black mannequins with smooth faces in a store, illustrating responses to why someone is still single. Best one I've heard lately: "Supply-chain issues."

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    #3

    Two pigs resting on straw in a barn, illustrating a lighthearted take on why people are still single responses. "Because my goal isn't to be in a relationship, it's to be in the *right* relationship."

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    #4

    Two young women in colorful plaid suits walking outdoors, representing responses to why someone is still single. Go full on Cher from Clueless: "you see how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet!"

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    Stone statue of a person holding their head against a clear blue sky, illustrating thoughts on why someone is still single. The voices in my head tend to get jealous very easily

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    To tolerate me would require a skill level not yet reached by any mortal being.

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    #7

    Two people outdoors in winter holding smiley face emoji cushions, illustrating responses to why still single questions. I’d rather be single than pretend to be happy in a fake relationship.

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    Red string forming a heart shape on corkboard with nails, illustrating responses to why someone is still single. Your mom says she wants no strings attached

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    Close-up of a shiny metal spork casting a shadow on a white surface with focus on its reflective texture. I have the social skills of a spoon

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    #10

    Miniature figures in swimsuits play around a smartphone displaying water, illustrating online responses about being single. Because my dating pool is significantly smaller than yours, Samantha

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    Bride in white wedding dress standing with smiling woman in purple dress, symbolizing best response to why are you still single When my sister got married, my niece, 17, asked me, "How does it feel to be the only one of your siblings not married?" I simply replied, "Well, unlike them I have standards." Her father, my brother, was right there :)

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    #12

    Person walking past graffiti art on a brick wall with the words fate and luck, reflecting on being still single questions. Just lucky, I guess!

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    #13

    Young person wearing a red and blue jacket pointing forward, representing reactions to why are you still single responses. My response last time was "How are you *not*?"

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    Person standing alone by large window overlooking cityscape, illustrating response to why are you still single question. I am single by choice... Their choice but still.

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    Person wearing glasses and a red shirt, thoughtfully considering best response to why are you still single question. “Why do you care?”

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    Old house with graffiti next to a street and a divorce consultation sign, relating to why are you still single responses. I had one of the groomsmen in the wedding I was in last year ask me that question, after I told him I wasn’t in a rush, his buddy behind him reminded him that he was thrice divorced Edit: for context I’m 26 M and he was in his late 30’s

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    Handwritten tally marks and circled number one on a white page representing counting or survey responses online. Because I learn from my mistakes

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    Various colorful reverse cards from the Uno game spread out on a white surface, symbolizing responses. „What do you think?“ It’s like the uno reverse card, they asked a potentially uncomfortable question now they gotta answer it themselves.

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    I think the best response is "because I am prioritising my mental health right now" and it being true.

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    I value my freedom too much.

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    Close-up of a couple holding hands showing wedding rings and a marriage certificate outdoors. Because you're taken

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    Person in red hooded sweatshirt partly covering face, representing responses to why someone is still single online. I just hate people.

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    Two children with backpacks standing by a lakeside surrounded by greenery in a peaceful natural setting All the men where I live want kids! I do not.

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    #24

    Two mannequin heads in gray suits smiling, representing responses to why are you still single questions. Because there are so many people like you.

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    #25

    Photo album open on a table showing printed images of people at a beach event, capturing social moments and connections. Because making an album is too much work.

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    White marble statue bust with black cloth blindfold, representing person online asked why still single responses concept. Are you blind Look at me

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    #27

    Person standing alone on a pier overlooking ocean at sunset, reflecting on reasons for being still single. So that you don’t feel left out.

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    Two people standing outdoors under a clear blue sky, one pointing ahead, symbolizing responses to why still single. Because having another adult who has any say in the course of my adult life is obnoxious 🤣😅

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