The things single people in their 30's DON'T want to hear
Single people can be touchy, especially when it comes to their relationship status. Here are a few things you should not ask them...
Angela Melero, Senior West Coast Editor of the Zoe Report, wrote an interesting blog about the six things to never say to a single person. Those conversation-starters that make her want to run for the hills.
"Here’s the thing. I truly enjoy being single (possibly too much). I love quiet weekends alone, traveling solo, and coming and going without having to check-in or consider anyone else in my plans. That said, one thing I dislike about my status involves the things I’m said in regard to my status. Yes, just like there are things you would typically never say to a person in a committed relationship or with a family, there are definitely things you should never say to a single person. Period," Melero said.
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I've got a few single friends (few and far between) who keep telling me how annoyed they get with people in their life who keep making comments about their singledom, and how they should just 'settle down now' because 'it's time'.
Guys, why oh why are we placing judgement on our single brothers and sisters? We need them to live their best lives. I think back to a time when I was single and how I dreaded going to gatherings where I would be inundated with a flood of questions about my status. What does it have to do with anything? Everyone settles down in their own time, and if they prefer to be single for an extended period of time, we need to show a bit of love towards them.
Back to Angela - she summed it up really nicely by sharing a list of six things that no single person in their 30's wants to hear - EVER!
- “Have you met anyone special?” - I'm sure they have met someone special, just not the right one as yet.
- “Why are you still single?” - Because it's probably what they want to do.
- “You should be less picky” - Hey, standards, people! Standards.
- “Time’s ticking…” - Time's ticking for everyone. We need to stop this obsession with the biological clock. As they say, 'age is but a number'.
- “I know someone single … wanna meet them?” - I've said it before and I'll say it again - the right one will come along at the right time. Matchmaker vibes don't work for everyone.
- “Don’t worry, you’ll find someone” - Yes, they will, so chill!
To the singletons: What's the one thing you’re tired of hearing or being asked?