Is being single really optional in modern life?

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dragoblack · Accepted Answer

More like an inevitability. Usa dating has gotten so dehumanizing, toxic, and selfish that its hard to find a healthy relationship that isn't a situationship

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

Yes , everyone makes their own choices and decisions in life unless you are forced to do otherwise

Nikki1989 · Answer

For a small minority it is. There you have many who live under the delusion that it is worthwhile just to make themselves feel good. The reality is most humans are meant to have partners. That is a basic function of human life, sadly some will always fail at it.

OneNisa · Answer

In my opinion, no one wants to get married because of the irresponsible behavior of married couples.

FreyaRed · Answer

Some people don't need deep emotional and intimate connection with others. 6x2 month long "relationship" annually isn't a real relationship. You take a while long what you want and if you have enough you say bye, bye. However there isn't enough time to know the person or to deepen any emotional connection. Generally if they start their emotional limbo you go. This is the reality.
In such situation you aren't alone but you aren't in relationship either.

emeraldsaphire · Answer

I have a friend who's a bit older than me. She's in her 40s never married, never dated. She'd had FWBs but she didn't do it for long. She loves her life. She makes plenty of money and goes on extravagant vacations. She has 2 big dogs and lots of friends.

So I'd say it is.

Alex-Snow · Answer

Of course but with rent and home ownership so expensive two incomes might help with that. I know it is not important to some but to be loved and to have a healthy sex life also are important to me. hbu?

HawkPerception · Answer

For some it is. But honestly, I think that applies mostly to women. The vast majority of men are not single by choice. Most men would rather have a partner. It's mostly females that get attention in society. Men are starved of it. Only the top percentage of men can confidently say they're single by choice. Whereas if women just lower their standards and stop practicing hypergamy, they'd find someone in no time.

bear34 · Answer

In modern life, most people are selfish, egoistic, and act without taking responsibility. It is very difficult to be with such people. In times like these, remaining single until finding a suitable partner seems like a truly necessary choice for emotional people.

Orion84 · Answer

Of course; lots of people are perfectly happy being single. You don't need a relationship at all, unless you want one. There's nothing wrong with either choice.

Anonymous · Answer

It really just comes down to the individual. Some people are genuinely happier single, and others thrive in relationships. Personally, I prefer staying single. I tried dating and realized that I value my freedom way more than the benefits of being in a relationship it’s just not for me.

Society pushes this popular narrative that you have to find a partner, get married, and meet your 'soulmate' like it’s some divine order. I completely disagree with that.

That said, I’m not telling anyone else they should stay single. You just have to sit with yourself and genuinely ask what you want. Don't force yourself into a relationship or force yourself to stay single just to fit in. There are loud, extreme voices on both sides, but at the end of the day, we all just have different personalities and needs.

Staximus · Answer

It’s been optional for a million years, but usually life is easier when 2 people love, help, and support each other; and especially if they have a child

Zack-Bann · Answer

We have the “option” In that sense it’s optional. But it’s not advantageous. Even if it has certain perks. Ultimately tackling life with a partner makes everything marginally easier to attain

Abbycado · Answer

It’s optional for anyone. Some choose that.

Chayce · Answer

No it's illegal actually. Anyone who's single has to posture as being in a relationship or they actually face being prosecuted.

kaucky1 · Answer

Why get attached it's not even for real anyways waste time hearing them and sure not wanna move in exspecially if not even satisfied if was the other way around you'd wanna keep him hidden

AviatorTom · Answer

Yes, I know several people, men and women, who have remained single, are doing well, and enjoying life.

browsingthroughthe · Answer

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loveslongnails · Answer

Why wouldn't it be? If you're talking about needing two incomes to survive, there's always roommates. Or, you could do the really smart thing and leave the USA, while you're young, and enjoy an affordable life somewhere else.

Anonymous · Answer

as the childless and single population increased over the years, so did loneliness. Nowadays, loneliness is at the highest level in human history.

RareBreedOfMan · Answer

Yes, it's rough being single, but sometimes we got to accept it.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends what you want

For me originally I was in a relationship for sex

Then later 20s I thought about having children

Now they are grown up I'm not sure that I want in a relationship. My wife is a handful to say the least.

I guess I want sex and a social life
I want to be close to my children
Ideally that means being with my wife but I'm not sure.

What is it you want?

Anonymous · Answer

Well, it's at least 50% optional. For some people it's less optional than that. But a lot of it will still hinge on that person.

RavVid · Answer

Highly viable... the question is can you handle solitude and be content?

Starlux · Answer

Depends, how you think you are doing and the attractiveness of someone else you think you'd be compatible with. Do you think you could use a partner with a second income?

Mark_Est · Answer

No. Why would you want to be a singlemother?

MrChinaski · Answer

Whaaaa... are you asking whether being single is compulsory or unattainable?

Anonymous · Answer

It’s optional, always has been optional. I have heard people find who was meet for them, maybe it might okay not being single. Not being in alignment with your partner, it’s best being single.

HellOnHeels0 · Answer

Definitely don’t have to do whatever you don’t want.

midnightmoon05 · Answer

It’s call freedom no?

jamesgoldman · Answer

Absolutely I quit the game 9 years ago and have been single for 11 years

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Of course its an option. Being single or being in a relationship is totally up to you

smahala1991 · Answer

To be honest, Single is the new way to go. It's less drama.

PBnJ00 · Answer

Very if you want to sometimes it’s preferable.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Optional, yes. Desirable? That is the real question.

TonyMetal___1986 · Answer

You can be single if you want, it's your personal choice!

Skyros · Answer

I would say so since I’m single and flying solo. It has so many advantages, however sometimes it does get lonely. But we can’t fix everything.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes it's optional. I think it's about your own choice, attractiveness, arrogance and who you deemed worthy.

msc545 · Answer

ZZ it is always optional, however, it's not always a good idea.

molonski2 · Answer

It's an option absolutely, one of many.

kembguy · Answer

Yes of course it is, what you even mean

SparklingWine10 · Answer

Sure if that what you wanna do. Go for it.

MissSunshine2 · Answer

Yes, up to a point.

foxsquirrell · Answer

Of course it is.

AustColombiangirl · Answer

Absolutely it's an option

Alexson_stormzy · Answer

No... I don't think so

Agape93 · Answer

Absolutely

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sure

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Absolutely!!

Counterclocking · Answer

Why should it be a requirement or forbidden?

jahaims · Answer

What an ignorant question

FamilyBusiness9 · Answer

I think so it's better.

Lexiissss · Answer

Very how is this even a question

Badtobad · Answer

Yes it is

MasterKS · Answer

Its fun.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Wasn't it always

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