Why is being single looked down upon? (Page 2)

[silverqueen]

Not really. I absolutely love being single, more than being in a relationship. Especially now that I barely have time to even sleep

[ainakahara]

Because it is assumed that if you're single you're lonely and sad

[Flotri66]

After being in a 10 year relationship I'd be nice to just enjoy the "single life" for about a week maybe once a year or every two years. sadly every vacation and every break I have I have to enjoy with someone else just because we are in a relationship. I don't mind being in a relationship, but wanting a week to myself is somehow disastrous for our relationship.

[Anonymous]

I don't look down at single people, I look down at my self because I try going for what I want I fail over and over again. It's not that I'm single, it's that I'm a failure. If you're single by choice and doing what you want that's good, you're living how you want to live.

[SarahsSummer]

It’s not necessarily but a single persons attitude about being single can be.

[shanshaniii]

How so?

[SarahsSummer]

@shanshaniii I believe people would be more likely to “look down upon” a single person who constantly mopes about, woe is me, I wish I had someone, etc vs a single person who seems happy, content, confident in ones self

[QueenofCups]

It means you're not good enough to catch a boyfriend.

[brainybrunette46]

I don’t think it is looked down on, you can be independent and strong... you don’t need someone to make you better.

[WildBoyBaby]

Better in what sense

[brainybrunette46]

Stronger

[CubsterShura]

I don't understand either. Being single is awesome!

[pozin]

As in, I don't know why it's weird. Is it their single?

[Jaximus-Lion]

It's not... When single people think about it all the time it doesn't mean others who have partners do think about it and look down on it.

[mannia]

Mostly because you miss the cuddling, the hugs, the kisses and the love. In a relationship you are never alone.

[Wwwyzzerdd]

There is an entire industry built on serving couples, being single means no money for them. There is an even larger divorce industry, another group of people you aren't paying by benefit of your relationship.

[Butthole1234]

Because some people like to force their agenda on your life and it’s stupid.

[lumos]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard of someone who looked down on single people.

[Shavvy876]

Because a lot of people are stupid, ignorant, insecure, haven't found themselves, or any combination of these.

[ChristianFriis]

Because you're a guy, guys are expected to fill the role of Captain SaveaHo, the great superhero of our times.

[xmark76]

Strength is misunderstood by people that can't exist without another.

[Unit1]

I have barely encountered any stigma in being single in my 23 years of lifetime. Embrace your status I'd say. Nobody is holding you back from enjoying yourself 💙

[Kawabanga1]

cause its human nature to have a parnter and make babies, evolution, plus being single means you're a shitty person who no one wants to be with (hardly the case in... a lot of cases, but people will be people )

[hannahbanana11]

I don't know but being single is pretty cool my dude

[GinaTina]

It shouldn't be, but some people believe that no one loves you

[MJ501]

Probaly because its not a due of strenghts or love or fame.

[sammy1537]

Since when? Most folks are single in their 20's. Seem natural

[triff]

This dates back to a historical time when women were the lower member of the partnership

[DiegoO]

People it gives more value to others when they are in a relationship.

Been in one is like saying to the world you worth something, and like you worth something you are valuable or important.

[DiegoO]

Because*

[TheUglyMan]

Because a part of a man's value is how speaking he us to women. Women love men who have lots of women interested in him. That's why single me are looked down apon. Single women I doubt it her value increases when she's single.

[ejmcelfresh]

I think it's looked down upon after a certain age because there is an implication that there is something wrong with you. I've been single since 2009, and that's because I've been burned in too many relationships and I just gave up.

[Porza]

I never heard someone looking down on someone for being single.

[MrMilti]

Because it sucks to be alone.
Become 20 years older and you will agree

[Pocahontas2000]

Never felt like that, actually I feel quite content with my freedom.
And I choose to not date.

[Lycaneye]

I don't think it's looked down upon. I know that I didn't like to be single, but we are all different :)

[Dxk007]

at least the singles have control over their time. I pity the relationship one's snd, even the one's who look down upon singles.

[TheBestUsername]

It's assumed that if you're single, it's because you lack good qualities that would make you desirable to the other sex.

[_乃尺OЩ刀_TITI]

I didn't realise. Well I suppose it depends where you live. The culture around it. Many cultures put pressure to get married etc.

[Anonymous]

It is seen as there must be something wrong with you. It’s like you are unlike able or else you’d be dating someone.

[Cursewords]

It isn't. Only idiots look down upon single people.

[TYSON_O1]

U must decide it for yourself... who cares what people think... this is our life we can live the way we want... I'm 20 single... happy.. i never keep girls around... never allow them.. since it is a distraction for me.
Just live the life your way.

[TYSON_O1]

I DON'T EVEN HAVE ANY PROBLEM LIKE (CAN'T GET GIRLFRIEND ETC ) ... IT'S JUST I LIVE BETTER THIS WAY. NO UNNECESSARY PROBLEMS U C 😂😂😁

[ryancg]

It's only looked down upon by people who are so insecure that they think being in a relationship is the end all and be all of their existence.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Because it screams in the eyes of others that you're not desirable or have serious commitment problems.

[SovietBall]

Maybe because they presume that being single means that they're irresponsible and can't support a good life

[Anonymous]

Has loneliness ever been looked at as a necessarily good thing?

[UptightLight]

Gosh you could have tried. Choosing to be single is not loneliness. If you feel alone go answer the question on being left alone or make one. This is why we're always A holes. We say one thing and the lot of girls like yourself interpret something of your own regard.

[Opinion Owner]

@UptightLight it is just an offered opinion to an asked question. Opinion are interpretations of our own regard for both men and women. My comment wasn't really helpful, but neither was yours sir.

[UptightLight]

True i was distracted by misinterpretation. I can not ignore things like this. Plus you're anonymous while being behind a screen with a random profile. It stands out. Incompetence is hard to overlook. Asking about loneliness cause you refuse to write, "being single is lonely" which still would have grabbed my attention, is not what the question asked.

Individuals are entitled to their loneliness as you are but being single is not loneliness. One can find themselves lonely but that's cause they don't care enough to keep themselves perked up and out of the funk. One can very happily be single.

Singles have repressed themselves to an understanding of negativity. Couple that with the mission of procreation. Threatening presence to couples. Plus the art where we're free to live wildly free while couples have to worry about their SOs. To answer the question.

[Opinion Owner]

@UptightLight You are completely right, when we are single we are not always lonely. Though, loneliness is a casted judgement, I should've put more effort into my response as you have, rightfully, suggested.

[UptightLight]

Woah sorry I'm not trying to be right more like shedding light. I get offended when i feel like someone is missing a point. I don't know if you have darkness in mind but the way you pointed out its lonely grabbed my attention. I hope you're not lonely.

[Opinion Owner]

@UptightLight Aren't we all a little lonely? I didn't mean to seem like I was playing the victim card, I genuinely agree with you.

[UptightLight]

Oh no my brain processes and filters through to perceive the intent of the speech. Though i was thinking sly sarcasm more than victim. I felt i was being aggressive.

We're prone to feeling lonely yes. We can feel lonely at times.

I lost my thought. Sorry. There was a distraction.🙂

[Opinion Owner]

Haha I do the same thing sometimes. I need to practice communicating my ideas better 😩 online is the place to practice though, yeah? Haha

[UptightLight]

Definitely. Same thing I'm doing.

[schallah7]

Couples are cute so are baby’s n 2 people makes better odds of success in society

[genericname85]

Cause people assume you want a partner but don't manage to get one...

[RandomStranger133]

Because the people who look down on it hated being alone?

[dubbs2115]

because they like to shove it your face that they have a girl/guy and you dont

[RedRoses18]

Its really not. I think people are just jealous because they really want to be alone.

[UptightLight]

Huh?

[OatsnWhey]

Simple. After a certain age, it portrays an image of you being undesirable.

[Good_Behavior]

Loneliness is inherently antihuman and partnership is inherently the ultimate coupling.

[Nora_Sutherlin]

I don't look down on single people rather i look upon to them as I'm myself single

[Anonymous]

I think it matters more when you’re a teenager.

After that I don’t think most people look at it this way.

[Jerome1092]

Because previous generations, still nowadays (even it s slightly less) are stuck in this standard lifestyle model of: getting married, having a house and a car, a well-paid job...

[Anonymous]

I don't think it's looked down upon. But I do wish I could find somebody. Being single sucks, at least for me.

[harish1997]

It's one's own personal perception.. I think if the person being single is happy and contented.. Just go ahead and live life king size... Ya but one definitely requires a companion to share care..

[chc0009]

Because of the media indoctrinated since childhood, especially with those godawful Disney films.

[SeanshterMonster]

I have no clue. Even my little sis looks down on me.

[britpop]

I don't think it is more people who are single but don't want to be look down on themselves

[OnAColdWinterNight]

it's not, i've never been more happy than being single.

[TashGeorges]

Being single is not looked down upon. It is looked at being independent and strong.

[The_doctor7]

Surround yourself with people who actually respect u.

[Nahid1234]

No #whyimsingle is because girl play games and they aren’t serious with me.

[MrEster]

Agreed and I’m 23 and I feel this way

[nina2992]

People think you are lonely and miserable because there is no happiness without a partner

[kitty71]

More or less that is the idea.