Why do people mock me for being happily single most of my life?

[jennifer_bloom]

I loved being single when I was younger. I could schedule my day totally around my own needs, buy only what I like, befriend only people I like, and worship on my schedule and not according to a boyfriend or husband. I have missed having free time because my market research takes up almost my entire social life. I miss taking forever to wash dishes because I had spare time and was not in a hurry to finish as soon as possible. I miss drinking coffee at Starbucks and having conversations about God with strangers. Now I am too busy to leave the house.

[Twodogs0525]

Probably because most people have been single, then in a relationship, then single again and realized, it sucked being single, after being in a relationship. I didn't mind being single but knew I would be happier in a relationship.

[loveyouoak]

Ignore them.

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to help you feel seen, desired, and totally normal in a world full of red flags and unnecessary judgment.

People mock what they don’t understand. Many are scared of being alone, so your happily single era triggers their insecurity. Your joy threatens their “you must couple up to be valid” mindset.

You built a life you loved. That’s not weird, that’s high-value. Anyone who mocks that is the walking red flag, not you. 💋

[psta1591]

Jealousy!!!