The internet has come together to answer the question that has been going viral on social media: "Why are you still single?"
In Reddit's "AskReddit" forum—which has over 35 million followers—u/Bright-Dig-6665 asked, "What is the best response to 'Why are you still single'? The popular post has over 15,000 upvotes and 5,000 comments.
"It can be quite frustrating when people ask if you're 'still single' because the language and way in which it is often asked can communicate that you are 'missing' something or that there is something wrong with being single," Dr. Sheva Assar told Bustle.
Dating apps or online dating are very popular sources that people use to meet others with 52.4 percent of men and 47.7 percent of women using dating sites, per eharmony. According to Statista, the five most used dating sites/apps are Tinder, Bumble, Match, eharmony and OkCupid.
U/ThePrimeRibDirective received the top comment with 27,000 upvotes, "Best one I've heard lately: 'Supply-chain issues.'"
"Procrastination," simply stated u/ApprehensiveEmploy21
U/malachai926 exclaimed, "Just lucky, I guess!"
"Because my goal isn't to be in a relationship, it's to be in the right relationship," u/AmIbiGuy_420 explained.
"Because I'm not looking for a partner right now," u/MoguoTheMoogle wrote.
U/Scooby-seriouslydont said, "My response last time was 'How are you not?'"
"Go full on Cher from Clueless: 'you see how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet,'" u/FifiLaFifi exclaimed.
U/flirtinwithdiaster said, "Why are you being nosy?"
"I just hate people," u/UntilTmrw stated.
U/Flashy_War2097 questioned, "Why do you care?"
"If I knew the answer to that, I wouldn't be," u/AngelFrag exclaimed.
U/die_monster said, "Because a partner would take away from ME time."
"I'm just waiting to have a good connection with someone that I like. Not looking for "the one" but just for it to be fun for both of us," u/Barrythechopper said.
"I'm single by choice, just not my choice," u/Funnyinsidejoke23 wrote.
"Some interesting ones I've overheard.... 'Because I'm not usually 'their type' for the people who are my type,' 'Because I already have everything I need, and I don't need a boyfriend or husband to be emotionally fulfilled, thanks. No you're not my type, go away,' 'Sorry, I don't speak desperation,' u/Grey_Balance said.
U/Mtfdurian exclaimed, "Because I enjoy life and enjoy freedom. Party hard, learn hard, and relax hard without the extra attention that I have to give to another person."
"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," u/benzguy95 wrote.
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