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According to studies, 41% of single people aren't looking to date others and are actively choosing to be single. Reading that wild percentage, I couldn't help but wonder what is leading people to choose to be single and live a solo life. To find this out, I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me more about their singlehood and whether they love their decision or have any regrets about not dating or being married.
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Here is some of what they shared: 1. "I have always enjoyed my own company but regretted when I got into a relationship with a narcissistic guy. I have always been laid back in relationships and choose battles to raise. But this one taught me everything that is wrong in a relationship and a person. Being an introvert, the turmoil was not worth it, and I had to psych myself out of falling into depression. Singlehood is graceful." 2. "Firstly, I haven't met anyone who makes me feel as safe, happy, and cherished as I make myself. Secondly, I spent my 20s getting my degree, training as a lawyer, and finally opening my own practice. I haven't had the time or inclination to find someone. Finally, I am inundated with horror stories about the dating pool and marriage. For the foreseeable future, I am in the best hands, which are my own." 3. "I'm single because I never found anyone who cared about me (who lived). I found partners, but they all lacked empathy, so my 'high standard' was that someone was able to care for me as much as I did them and that they treated me respectfully. The only person capable of doing that died young. I think those who lack empathy find partners very easily in each other. I think those who have empathy either settle for less or choose to be alone, and you might find one or two good partners that really care and want to be with them in a lifetime." 4. "I have never felt the need or desire to be in a relationship, and to be frank, I scarcely feel the need for friendships. I'm perfectly content on my own, and I enjoy doing things on my own. I've never felt lonely because I like my own company, and the thought of bringing someone into my personal bubble and affecting so many aspects of my life is very unappealing." 5. "I am single because I have work to do on myself and people deserve better than what I can bring to the table. I am a product of divorce from a drug-addict mother and an angry, volatile, and hateful father. I am working on myself so that I don't hurt someone. I might be single just for now, I might stay single until I die. It depends on life and how much work I do on myself. As I said, people deserve better and so do I." 6. "There are many reasons, from finding 'romance' just plain silly to not wanting children, I've remained single by choice. However, the main factor is that peace is much better and easier to maintain without someone always being there. Significant stress reduction and sense of permanent calm in the singlehood. It's unbeatable, really!" 7. "Happily single Gen X'er. Freedom has always been very important to me, and at the age of 58 (single since 2017), I don’t want someone cramping my style or interfering with my future plans. My youngest is now 20 years old, and I have loved hanging out with him and making precious memories. This time will soon end, and I’m so happy I have made brilliant memories for both of us." 8. "I'm a 53-year-old male who has been twice married and divorced. I gave up about 15 years ago and have been single since. I'm not dating or even hooking up. I'm surprisingly very happy. A workaholic and a happy sports fan. Even though I used to want a wife and a large family, I now enjoy the freedom to do whatever I want whenever I want. No regrets." 9. "I am a single mom by choice. I own my own home. I have retirement savings. I love my family, my friends, and my job. I'm in my 40s and have yet to be in a relationship that has ended up being (and staying) a net positive in my life. I absolutely hate feeling like I'm taking care of a man-child, yet the majority of men I encounter aren't living (or regulating their emotions) like actual grownups. I now refuse to consider dating. To put it bluntly, the menfolk are a liability. I can't risk exposing my children or myself to emotional abuse or worse. My contentment is too precious." 10. "I chose to stay single because the way dating works these days doesn’t match my values. I value my peace, my time alone, and my overall well-being, and relationships often throw those out of balance because of the pressure to follow societal and cultural norms. Growing up, I was taught that having a partner is a must, but I’ve decided that it’s not for me right now." "I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone — I just want to live life on my own terms. I’ve also chosen to abstain, and honestly, life has been amazing. Why would I want to disrupt that? This is my time to learn more about myself — what I enjoy and don’t — without feeling like I have to change or fit into some mold just to be 'chosen' by a man. It feels free to focus on what makes me happy instead of trying to be the perfect girlfriend or wife. My choices are about me, not an audition for anyone else." 11. "I've been a single gal for 20 years and I learned a lot about myself! I finally have a wonderful savings and investment account — the first time in my life, and I'm a senior on my own. Having dated a lot and still doing so I find it easier to be on my own to navigate life with." "Yes, I get lonesome, of course, but I am busy volunteering, joining exercise groups, maintaining healthy friends, and doing what I wish. When I was in my last 12-year relationship, I felt trapped and not so happy. He abandoned me one day and ended up with another gal who he married out of the blue, and I was shocked and upset. It was a blessing in disguise. I prefer never to feel that way again. So unless an awesome man shows up and enhances my life in every way, I will continue to be single. Luckily, I didn't have kids with any of them.
Article about single people be like:
According to studies, 41% of single people aren't looking to date others and are actively choosing to be single. Reading that wild percentage, I couldn't help but wonder what is leading people to choose to be single and live a solo life. To find this out, I recently asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell me more about their singlehood and whether they love their decision or have any regrets about not dating or being married.
Click here for Single people be like
Here is some of what they shared: 1. "I have always enjoyed my own company but regretted when I got into a relationship with a narcissistic guy. I have always been laid back in relationships and choose battles to raise. But this one taught me everything that is wrong in a relationship and a person. Being an introvert, the turmoil was not worth it, and I had to psych myself out of falling into depression. Singlehood is graceful." 2. "Firstly, I haven't met anyone who makes me feel as safe, happy, and cherished as I make myself. Secondly, I spent my 20s getting my degree, training as a lawyer, and finally opening my own practice. I haven't had the time or inclination to find someone. Finally, I am inundated with horror stories about the dating pool and marriage. For the foreseeable future, I am in the best hands, which are my own." 3. "I'm single because I never found anyone who cared about me (who lived). I found partners, but they all lacked empathy, so my 'high standard' was that someone was able to care for me as much as I did them and that they treated me respectfully. The only person capable of doing that died young. I think those who lack empathy find partners very easily in each other. I think those who have empathy either settle for less or choose to be alone, and you might find one or two good partners that really care and want to be with them in a lifetime." 4. "I have never felt the need or desire to be in a relationship, and to be frank, I scarcely feel the need for friendships. I'm perfectly content on my own, and I enjoy doing things on my own. I've never felt lonely because I like my own company, and the thought of bringing someone into my personal bubble and affecting so many aspects of my life is very unappealing." 5. "I am single because I have work to do on myself and people deserve better than what I can bring to the table. I am a product of divorce from a drug-addict mother and an angry, volatile, and hateful father. I am working on myself so that I don't hurt someone. I might be single just for now, I might stay single until I die. It depends on life and how much work I do on myself. As I said, people deserve better and so do I." 6. "There are many reasons, from finding 'romance' just plain silly to not wanting children, I've remained single by choice. However, the main factor is that peace is much better and easier to maintain without someone always being there. Significant stress reduction and sense of permanent calm in the singlehood. It's unbeatable, really!" 7. "Happily single Gen X'er. Freedom has always been very important to me, and at the age of 58 (single since 2017), I don’t want someone cramping my style or interfering with my future plans. My youngest is now 20 years old, and I have loved hanging out with him and making precious memories. This time will soon end, and I’m so happy I have made brilliant memories for both of us." 8. "I'm a 53-year-old male who has been twice married and divorced. I gave up about 15 years ago and have been single since. I'm not dating or even hooking up. I'm surprisingly very happy. A workaholic and a happy sports fan. Even though I used to want a wife and a large family, I now enjoy the freedom to do whatever I want whenever I want. No regrets." 9. "I am a single mom by choice. I own my own home. I have retirement savings. I love my family, my friends, and my job. I'm in my 40s and have yet to be in a relationship that has ended up being (and staying) a net positive in my life. I absolutely hate feeling like I'm taking care of a man-child, yet the majority of men I encounter aren't living (or regulating their emotions) like actual grownups. I now refuse to consider dating. To put it bluntly, the menfolk are a liability. I can't risk exposing my children or myself to emotional abuse or worse. My contentment is too precious." 10. "I chose to stay single because the way dating works these days doesn’t match my values. I value my peace, my time alone, and my overall well-being, and relationships often throw those out of balance because of the pressure to follow societal and cultural norms. Growing up, I was taught that having a partner is a must, but I’ve decided that it’s not for me right now." "I’m not trying to prove anything to anyone — I just want to live life on my own terms. I’ve also chosen to abstain, and honestly, life has been amazing. Why would I want to disrupt that? This is my time to learn more about myself — what I enjoy and don’t — without feeling like I have to change or fit into some mold just to be 'chosen' by a man. It feels free to focus on what makes me happy instead of trying to be the perfect girlfriend or wife. My choices are about me, not an audition for anyone else." 11. "I've been a single gal for 20 years and I learned a lot about myself! I finally have a wonderful savings and investment account — the first time in my life, and I'm a senior on my own. Having dated a lot and still doing so I find it easier to be on my own to navigate life with." "Yes, I get lonesome, of course, but I am busy volunteering, joining exercise groups, maintaining healthy friends, and doing what I wish. When I was in my last 12-year relationship, I felt trapped and not so happy. He abandoned me one day and ended up with another gal who he married out of the blue, and I was shocked and upset. It was a blessing in disguise. I prefer never to feel that way again. So unless an awesome man shows up and enhances my life in every way, I will continue to be single. Luckily, I didn't have kids with any of them.