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Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions

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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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#1

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions In France we say, "Mieux vaut être seul que mal accompagné" which means "Better alone than in bad company"

Bobbyballs , Andrei! Report

Final score:

160points

Amy Watkins 2 years ago

Better to be alone than to wish you were!!!

38points

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#2

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Best one I've heard lately:

"Supply-chain issues."

ThePrimeRibDirective , runran Report

Final score:

159points

ali lilley 2 years ago

Quality control.

50points

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#3

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions "Because my goal isn't to be in a relationship, it's to be in the *right* relationship."

AmIbiGuy_420 , Tambako The Jaguar Report

Final score:

141points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

This one's not quite so hilarious, but it sure is accurate.

28points

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#4

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions 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 :)

JMCatron , Kyle James Report

Final score:

121points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

That burn probably set the house on fire.

42points

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#5

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Just lucky, I guess!

malachai926 , Timothy Neesam Report

Final score:

111points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

Noice.

12points

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#6

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Go full on Cher from Clueless: "you see how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet!"

FifiLaFifi Report

Final score:

109points

Angie Chiyoko 2 years ago

I'm so gunna use this. I love the movie Clueless. It's one of my comfort movies!!!

16points

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#7

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions The voices in my head tend to get jealous very easily

generictrashlady , threephin Report

Final score:

101points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

Me in a nutshell.

11points

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#8

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions My response last time was "How are you *not*?"

anon , Chris Fithall Report

Final score:

96points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

Cue the rimshot!

8points

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#9

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions I am single by choice... Their choice but still.

TheNukex , Judith Jackson Report

Final score:

95points

TheAquarius1978 2 years ago

Yup..... That's me lol.

17points

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#10

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions “Why do you care?”

Flashy_War2097 , Ben+Sam Report

Final score:

93points

Nicole Tomme 2 years ago

Seriously.

13points

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#11

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

SquirtleOfHyrule Report

Final score:

88points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

You gotta be level 150 to tolerate my jokes.

11points

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#12

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions I’d rather be single than pretend to be happy in a fake relationship.

mwdh20 , Wyatt Fisher Report

Final score:

83points

Blyss Blyssylb 2 years ago

Facts

7points

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#13

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Your mom says she wants no strings attached

Hugh_manateerian , Personal Creations Report

Final score:

82points

madbakes 2 years ago

Hahaha

12points

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#14

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because having another adult who has any say in the course of my adult life is obnoxious 🤣😅

HouseMDeezNuts , Ben Chun Report

Final score:

68points

Jessica J. 2 years ago

THIS!

4points

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#15

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions 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

benzguy95 , Paul Sableman Report

Final score:

67points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

Methinks that groomsman rushes into things a tiny bit.

17points

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#16

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because I learn from my mistakes

Danger_Mouse_101 , Michael Pollak Report

Final score:

63points

Carol Blyth 2 years ago

Because I learn from YOUR mistakes....

7points

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#17

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions „What do you think?“

It’s like the uno reverse card, they asked a potentially uncomfortable question now they gotta answer it themselves.

rekcuzfpok , GhostLightStickers Report

Final score:

62points

Amused panda 2 years ago

Sounds dangerous...if they are rude or insensitive or opinionated or whatever enough to ask the question, they might have an answer you don't want to hear

21points

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#18

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

arkofjoy Report

Final score:

62points

Glen MacLeod 2 years ago

I just tell people I'm happier single. Yes, I've been married. For me, single is better.

20points

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#19

I value my freedom too much.

LucyVialli Report

Final score:

61points

Aqsa Azam 2 years ago

hear hear

6points

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#20

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because you're taken

the_bassist_dumbass Report

Final score:

58points

Stealthzilla 2 years ago

If I said that I would probably just lose my friend

10points

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#21

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions I just hate people.

UntilTmrw , Dustin Moore Report

Final score:

58points

Luna Crow 2 years ago

Fair.

12points

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#22

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Who the f**k are you? Get the hell out of my house!

Buleflavoredpickle , Rapid Spin Report

Final score:

55points

Daman dan 2 years ago

This is the correct response

15points

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#23

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions All the men where I live want kids!

I do not.

Val41795 , Virginia State Parks Report

Final score:

54points

zak 2 years ago

I don't want kids either. Text me 😆

15points

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#24

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because there are so many people like you.

anon , Thomas Quine Report

Final score:

50points

Kel_how 2 years ago

That is a truly terrifying image

19points

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#25

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because making an album is too much work.

Mynop , Corey Balazowich Report

Final score:

47points

Q B F T 2 years ago

Classic case of BP reposting this comment with an image but not understanding the meaning of the comment/joke in the first place, so putting the wrong image.

10points

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#26

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions I have the social skills of a spoon

Its-Slammin , gfpeck Report

Final score:

43points

Mr Jumbarrawa 2 years ago

big spoon or little spoon ??

13points

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#27

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions "Because I'm not looking for a partner right now."

MoguoTheMoogle , Best Picko Report

Final score:

43points

Pickle Panda 2 years ago

Straightforward. Why can't some people just respect that sometimes others don't want relationships-?

11points

#28

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Are you blind

Look at me

nukemgames , Mirko Tobias Schäfer Report

Final score:

41points

Pink 2 years ago

Are you blind? Look in a mirror! Nobody could handle that level of beauty.

7points

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#29

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions So that you don’t feel left out.

Herdzikberg , liebeslakritze Report

Final score:

40points

Pickle Panda 2 years ago

Lol

2points

#30

Person Online Wanted To Know “What Is The Best Response To ‘Why Are You Still Single?’” And 30 People Gave Their Suggestions Because my dating pool is significantly smaller than yours, Samantha

anon , JD Hancock Report

Final score:

39points

Your Average Panda 2 years ago

At least you HAVE a pool. Mine's all dried up.

15points

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Jurgita Dominauskaitė

Having started as a content creator that made articles for Bored Panda from scratch I climbed my way up to being and editor and then had team lead responsibilities added as well. So it was a pretty natural transition from writing articles and titles as well as preparing the visual part for the articles to making sure others are doing those same tasks as I did before well, answering their questions and guiding them when needed. Eventually I realized editing gives me the most enjoyment and I'm focusing only on that right now.

Having started as a content creator that made articles for Bored Panda from scratch I climbed my way up to being and editor and then had team lead responsibilities added as well. So it was a pretty natural transition from writing articles and titles as well as preparing the visual part for the articles to making sure others are doing those same tasks as I did before well, answering their questions and guiding them when needed. Eventually I realized editing gives me the most enjoyment and I'm focusing only on that right now.

Monika Pašukonytė

I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

I am a visual editor here. In my free time I enjoy the vibrant worlds of art galleries, exhibitions, and soulful concerts. Yet, amidst life's hustle and bustle, I find solace in nature's embrace, cherishing tranquil moments with beloved friends. Deep within, I hold a dream close - to embark on a global journey in an RV, accompanied by my faithful canine companion. Together, we'll wander through diverse cultures, weaving precious memories under the starry night sky, fulfilling the wanderlust that stirs my soul.

What do you think ?

Sarah Barker 2 years ago

Because the only useless attachment allowed in my house is the hoover nozzle brush.

15points

Jo Cooper 2 years ago

I can’t upvote this enough!

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Waite Forit 2 years ago (edited)

People are surprised when they find out my age because they think I am about 20 years younger. I tell them I am still young and healthy because I have never been married.

7points

Giovanna 2 years ago

Last time I was asked this, it was coming, for the second time in a short while, from one of my parents' friends, a man in his 60s, married, very catholic. We were at my younger sister's wedding and I was single. My answer was "I always pray our Lord and Saviour Jesus to send me a good husband". I was so evidently sarcastic that he shut up and never questioned me again.

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Sarah Barker 2 years ago

Because the only useless attachment allowed in my house is the hoover nozzle brush.

15points

Jo Cooper 2 years ago

I can’t upvote this enough!

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Waite Forit 2 years ago (edited)

People are surprised when they find out my age because they think I am about 20 years younger. I tell them I am still young and healthy because I have never been married.

7points

Giovanna 2 years ago

Last time I was asked this, it was coming, for the second time in a short while, from one of my parents' friends, a man in his 60s, married, very catholic. We were at my younger sister's wedding and I was single. My answer was "I always pray our Lord and Saviour Jesus to send me a good husband". I was so evidently sarcastic that he shut up and never questioned me again.

7points

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