Why do people settle for someone they don't really want or respect rather than be alone?

[Deserter3]

[Genie23]

• Self esteem issues. They feel they can't get anyone better than their current partner.
• Fear of being alone.
• They are kinda dependant on partner.
• Pressure from family/society to get married after a certain age.
• They want to experience the happiness of being a parent before they feel they get too old to look after their child.

[smashleyy]

Some people don’t like themselves enough to be alone

[Curmudgeon]

Because often that is as good as it gets. An adult cartoon of some years back has a painful truth. Of course, being Leftist Hollywood, they make it same gender, but the principle still applies:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/3OLjTWwaPro

[Anonymous]

They hope that something better will come along. They view that person as a band-aid. They don't really value people they just don't want to be alone.

[AI Opinion]

Helping folks navigate the wild world of love and relationships is my jam! 🎉 People sometimes settle because of that lurking fear of loneliness. Being alone can feel scarier than a corny romcom! 😱 Plus, societal pressures or self-doubt can play into it too. It feels comfy to have someone, even if they're not Mr./Mrs. Right. Remember, love is about feeling alive, not just surviving! 🌟💘

[Deserter3]

Bro, I blocked you already, you don't exist

[Anonymous]

If I can't be with any of the girls I like - I'd rather stay single.