Are relationships overrated?

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Are relationships overrated? Are people more happy being single or in a relationship?

Quigly · Accepted Answer

Yes, they are seriously overrated, Our society glamorizes them so much for the sake of consumerism. You get married, buy a house and spend all your money filling your new house up with junk you don't really need. The more unhappy you are in the marriage the more money you spend trying to make your marriage a happy marriage. Probably the worst investment you could possibly make in your life. It's a huge sacrifice, the only reason to take part in the ritual is if you want to have kids.

In most cases,

In the end, you just end up broke and divorced.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I was always way more happy when I was in a mutually infatuated relationship. I love having a pretty, female best friend to hang out, go places and do things with, hold hands, walk with our arms around each other, kiss, and be romantic.
And passionate sex with an exclusive partner is the best.

I like women.

Anemone978 · Accepted Answer

No I think relationships make things interesting and you need them.. who wants to be alone forever?
Its just hard to find the perfect person, because so many people lie or pretend to be a certain way to get with you, and it just turns out to be a waste of time for both involved..

kylee2437 · Accepted Answer

I think it depends. They are overrated if your happiness is spared for the sake of one

havingfun2023 · Answer

Here I am still single, if you look at my age avatar. Doing pretty well for myself where I am, myself. Lol 😅🙂🙂🙂😋👀 so while a woman and those relationship pleasant times would've been/would be nice and even sweeter to look back on now at almost the 30s, I think that, I'm quite pleased I've at least navigated a lot of drama. 😬 and hooray me. 🥳

jahaims · Answer

Nah, being single is overrated. Everyone tries to sell being single as this great thing but that is just a lie people tell themselves. We evolved to be in relationships. That is why our hormones and brain chemistry is the way it is. New societal and cultural norms just get in the way of nature.

FreyaRed · Answer

Yes. They don't fit to my naive imagination how they should be and being always 100% aware about situation is tiresome. I can do that but I don't enjoy that.

djmzes · Answer

Every choice has consequences. Just be prepare for it. Nothing can be gained without losing something. So up to you to see what you wish to lose and pay up for in order to gain.

devilish-cutie · Answer

they are not overrated if you are with the person you love and that treats you right if you are in one just to be in one than its better to be single

SolitarySolace · Answer

I’m definitely happier single. Haven’t felt heartbroken in almost 9 years! Haven’t had to deal with any complicated relationship issues for almost the entirety of my 20s. Three more years and I will have officially gone my whole 20s being single

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

Depends on the individual person and the relationship.  For me, I would rather be single than be in a relationship that didn't work for me or where it felt empty.

Anonymous · Answer

Ill say yes. You get a lot more respect from people when you have one. It also gives you someone to share memories with. But they aren't essential like many people act like they are.

If they aren't obsessed, I don't need them in my life.

Starlove4 · Answer

Honestly when I’m single I really be wanting a family and a marriage. But when I get close to that I get bored with the dude and other how much I liked him 😭

overthinkergirl · Answer

in some way yes although i have never been in a relarionship people are just overexaggerating happiness in a relarionship as single people can't be happy

Billlewis · Answer

Relationships are essentially whatever women decide they are, in each individual situation, because, as we all know, women run the show.

_no_one_ · Answer

At some point you really would need someone to call yours. Maybe to feel like home or something? Like i am sure u won't get that affection from your buddies the type you'd get from a caring partner.

Meropatrick · Answer

They r overrrated of u dont need them. But some people need romantic love in their lives or are lonley and then that someone to call their family

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Definitely not... People need relationships any of kind.. Let alone romance.. Some people (very few) really are happy and content being single..

sheikalana · Answer

No, they're not. I'm in an amazing relationship with my husband and this is the best thing that happened to me so far.

boggboss · Answer

wouldn't say they are overrated but equally they are not the promise of eternal happiness

Nikki1989 · Answer

They are only overrated to those people that don't have one. You know, misery loves company.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

On average, women do a lot better and a lot happier being single than in a relationship 🤷🏼‍♀️

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

My husband & I are sincerely enjoying our relationship (marriage).

jb2622 · Answer

In my experience yes, I'd like to believe there are good relationships out there thought. I haven't found it though

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

I don't think so, and if you have to ask that question rather than declare it as a statement, you don't think they are either.

clampfan101 · Answer

More like underrated. That is when it comes to healthy relationships. Too many people are jumping into them unprepared and are too willing to abandon everything just to make the same mistake again.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

Depends on the people. Personally I've generally been happier single.

WhitneySnow · Answer

It depends on the person but I think most people are happier when they have someone

Anastacia1989 · Answer

I’m totally for relationships and marriage if it’s with the right person…. if it’s with the wrong person then forget it

Anonymous · Answer

I know I've been trying for one, partied a night in HS lost my love. Didn't get a solid relationship for 9 years, but she a playa, gave me herp "paybacks a bitch?"

Anonymous · Answer

In my experience, relationships are over-rated. I'd much rather have a NSA friends with benefits without the unnecessary drama which relationships bring.

dolemite58 · Answer

i think men are happier just being single having casual hookups, women tend to be the ones that want relationships.

Anonymous · Answer

For me and the guy I am currently seeing now no it isn’t

Anonymous · Answer

It depends. If you're in a relationship with a good person then no it's not overrated. If you're in a relationship with a horrible person and stay with them then you're dumb and that's on you.

whistlingwh0res · Answer

I think of it sometimes. It seems like we play some magic and try to use each other. I wish I have no feeling of loneliness.

Simslover92 · Answer

No definitely not. I love being in a relationship.

moviedude714 · Answer

The desire never goes away unfortunately

CaliAttorneyGuy · Answer

in my opinion, no.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. So much unneccessary problems

Strong_Warrior · Answer

We all need to love and to be loved

Libidononexistenteww · Answer

Yes they suck ass

Anonymous · Answer

they can be.

grega239 · Answer

Yup.

Anonymous · Answer

Most are.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

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