Things I Hate About Being Single

 

Do you ever listen to married people?  Most of them are always complaining about being married.   What they don’t realize is how lucky they really are.  Being single can be a real drag.  You may be thinking, what’s not to love about being single?  Well, here are some of the main things that I hate about being single.

Feeling left out. 

Sure, parties and family get-togethers can be great-if you have a date.  The problem for a single person attending these types of events is being forced to deal with feelings of being left out especially when most of the people at the party are couples. 

Holidays are depression

I used to love the holidays, but the older I became and remained single, they became somewhat depressing. Christmas and Thanksgiving can be especially lonely because a lot of emphasis is placed on families during this time of the year.  People without partners can begin to question their self-worth.  The worst holiday of all is Valentine’s Day.  Watching other people receive cards, flowers, and gifts can really be depressing.

Not living up to family expectations.

A lot of young people feel pressured to get married, and I am no exception. If you are a girl, it is expected of you to get married and raise a family.  When that does not happen right away, family members can begin to press the issue.  Being single when you don’t want to be is frustrating enough without the added pressure from family members. 

Pressure from a church or other religious affiliation 

Most religions emphasize the importance of getting married before engaging in sexual activity.  Single people who want to stay in good graces with their church and still be a part of the dating scene finds themselves in the midst of a spiritual dilemma.  They are forced to concentrate on being celibate and to locate a suitable partner all at the same time. 

Being single is a challenge.  Although many married people claim they would rather lose their shackles, they don’t realize the real perks of being married.  They don’t have to worry about feeling left out at parties, being lonely during the holidays, disappointing their parents, or trying to maintain celibacy while looking for a partner.