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Being single has its pros and cons, ups and downs, and there are both good and bad things that come with being single . For some, years go by without meeting a single potential partner, while for others, the choice is so great that they can’t decide.
So, just because someone is single doesn’t mean they don’t want companionship in the form of a long-term relationship . As a rule, for these singles it comes down to the fact that it just ‘hasn’t happened to them yet’. The timing wasn’t right or a worthy companion has yet to show up: not everyone is single by choice – especially not at a later age.
Since finding a partner is hard enough for these singles, there is one thing these singles don’t want to hear. That’s relationship advice. And we’re talking about unsolicited advice from people who should keep their opinions to themselves. Granted, it’s probably meant in a nice way. But there really isn’t a single person who wants to hear this kind of well-meaning advice.
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29 Phrases No Single Wants to Hear
Whatever you have to say about finding a relationship, singles have heard it all before. More often than you think. Here are 29 of those annoying things to hear when you’re unwanted single.
1. “Why are you still single?”
If we knew the answer, we wouldn’t be single anymore.
2. “You don’t want to end up alone, do you?”
Even more pressure, just what we need.
3. “You just haven’t found the right person yet.”
Thank you for the confirmation.
4. “You’re still young. Enjoy it! When I was so young…”
It’s always easy to talk afterwards.
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5. “So, are you in a relationship yet?”
Otherwise that person would have come along, right?
6. “There are still plenty of fish in the sea”
Maybe not the fish we’re looking for.
7. “You’re not really interested in a relationship, are you?”
Oh, we are.
8. “I see you live for your work”
Only because everyone around us is absorbed in their relationships.
9. “You just have to put in a little more effort”
As if we’re on dating apps 24/7 for nothing .
10. “Oh sorry, this is about relationships. You don’t know anything about that”
In other words: if you’re single, your opinion doesn’t matter.
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11. “Your time will come”
When then, if you know it so well.
12. “Why don’t you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?”
Wouldn’t we love to know the answer ourselves?
13. “There is not a handful, but a country full”
And no one in the whole country has a relationship with us now.
14. “It’s nice that you have so much freedom.”
All that freedom not to share with anyone.
15. “You’re too picky”
As if you can settle for less than you’d like.
16. “Don’t you want children then?”
That’s a bit difficult on your own.
17. “It happens when you stop looking”
Then why hasn’t it happened yet?
18. “Don’t you feel terribly lonely?”
Of course, because singles cannot lead active, satisfying lives.
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19. “You’re still young, you have all the time”
Yes, even more time to spend alone.
20. “Have you tried Tinder yet?”
Gosh, we haven’t thought of that yet.
21. “I’m glad I’m not single”
We are happy for you too.
22. “I would have known if I was single”
That is what you think…
23. “You have to love yourself before anyone else can love you”
No, not that cliche again.
24. “Well, I guess you’re single because…”
Stop. Don’t. Go. Any. Further.
25. “When I was your age, I would have been married!”
What do you mean by that, that we should hurry up?
26. “My friend is also single. You two should hang out sometime!”
If our relationship status is the only thing we have in common…
27. “Can I swipe for you on Tinder?”
Sure, we’ll remove the matches later.
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28. “You meet someone when you least expect it”
When we’re sleeping?
29. “What happened to [ex’s name]?”
You mean that ex from six years ago?
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