Ecco come rispondere quando le persone vi chiedono perché siete ancora single

If you’re single, chances are people are looking at you with that distinctive facial expression that feels a bit like pity. You know, after they learned you’re single.

Some of them are even brave enough to ask why you’re still singolo, like it’s a casual question and not a deeply intimate one.

If you’re becoming slightly irritated with this kind of question, I’ve got you!

Here are some perfect responses I,  a single person who’s just trying to live a normal life and be happy on her own, came up with:

I’m perfectly happy on my own.

Simple and straight to the point. Apparently, lots of people think that a single woman can’t be happy.

I assume they think we’re desperate and dissatisfied but the truth is so far from that.

If you explain further that it is possible for a woman to be happy without a man and they don’t understand, that’s their problem, not yours.

I haven’t met anyone I wish to spend my life with.

In other words, you’re not the type to settle for just anyone. You and your ideal partner haven’t crossed paths just yet and maybe you never will, who knows?

What’s important is that you’re content with yourself and your decision.

Questa risposta dovrebbe essere abbastanza chiara, ma comunque per molte persone il solo fatto di stare con qualcuno è un segno di successo.

What they don’t understand is that maybe you’re just an unconventional woman who doesn’t see herself in a conventional relationship.

Perché lo chiedete? C'è qualcosa di negativo nell'essere single?

Ok, questa potrebbe sembrare scortese per alcuni, ma la domanda stessa è scortese.

Tecnicamente questa non è una risposta ma una contro-domanda, tuttavia sposta l'attenzione da voi a loro.

Si spera che questo li porti a riconsiderare la loro decisione di porre tali domande.

Una relazione non è la mia priorità nella vita, ho altri progetti.

Un'altra cosa che si pensa è che tutti diano lo stesso valore alla partnership, alla relazione e al matrimonio.

It’s a perfect opportunity to surprise them by saying you have different priorities in life – for your career, for example.

You’re an ambitious woman with different life values and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Mi diverto troppo da solo.

Relationships can be great, but sometimes they’re nothing but a hassle and that’s a fact.

Sometimes it’s just easier and more fun to do things alone. It feels more genuine.

If you’re the type of person who’s never bored, you know what I’m talking about.

There are so many things to experience, so many ways to fill your time with meaningful activities, and it’s more than possible to do this on your own.

Amo troppo le avventure occasionali per rinunciarvi.

Not every woman dreams about the prince charming she’s going to spend her life with.

Alcune donne sono più rilassate e amano divertirsi senza vincoli.

If you’re this kind of woman, you probably won’t be bothered by this question at all because you’re at peace with your decisions and know what you want in life.

Fate la stessa domanda agli uomini?

Chiamateli fuori. Perché questa domanda viene posta solo alle donne, mentre gli uomini si godono il piacere di essere single?

This is not fair; in fact, it’s a misogino cosa da dire.

If they want to make you uncomfortable, why shouldn’t you do the same?

Your life and your relationships are a private matter and shouldn’t be anyone else’s business.

A woman’s value shouldn’t be measured through her relationship status.

You’re so much more than that and it’s time for people to realize.

Lastly, don’t let anyone tell you how you should live your life. Follow your intuition, your values, and your dreams.

Everything else will fall into place once you’re happy with your decisions – whatever they may be.