Why so many single people?

[mildreddavis1]

  I can not help but notice all the single people. I see single fathers and mothers. I even went to IHOP and saw a table of females and went to Denny's and saw a table of males. What is happening to the family unit? Why people prefer to be single rather than build a rewarding relationship with someone special?

[PGS28]

I think people have an image of the type of relationship they want and prefer to wait on that than to settle.  Sometimes people just aren't compatible; you can be great friends with a person but fail to make it work as a relationship.  As far as the family unit, I think it's best to separate if there are children involved that are being exposed to a negative environment as a result of the parents residing in the same household.  Also, people live alternative lifestyles and sometimes what you think is just 2 guys or 2 girls hanging out is actually a couple.  Are you single? 

[lhz123]

Many prefer to be single because life is so hard now and if you are single no responsibilities just yourself but later on you will not be happy. Me i stay single till im 36 and got married just this year because I dont want to be hurt and I want relationship will be forever and Im so lucky that I found a guy that is so nice and the best.

[Onlinedou2]

It is much easier to lead a single life, than life as a parent.

[yaayme]

Yeah, it's sad...Sign of the times.

[kapeh12]

I'm 41 and still single and am completely happy.  I've dated, but haven't found anyone who I'd want to commit to or who's wanted to commit to me yet.  I'm perfectly comfortable being single as there are a lot of freedoms I have that married friends/family I know don't.  There's always trade-offs.

My life by no means feels unrewarded.  I have friends and family that I communicate with, lots of activities I'm involved with, and a highly creative and imaginative mind that keeps me occupied.    Every so once in a while I may have a down day where it would be nice to have someone to talk to, but that typically only lasts an hour or two before I get distracted by some other project.

If I do find someone to settle down with someday, I certainly would, but I'm not about to "get married" just for the sake of being married.

[Elder_J]

Maybe because theres so many unfaithful people.. hmmm

[Andreamaclean]

It could be that those who had a family unit the other cheated over and over and she no longer wants that. It's hard to be misreable while the other goes out and cheats and is happy as can be.

[ghunter]

it is what it is, hope everyone get married soon.

[dreamyxo]

I'm single because I want to be.  I never had the desire to get married.  I'm in a long distance relationship and have been for about the last 8 years and it works for me.  I don't want to be tied down.  I want to live the way I want and do the things I want whenever I feel without having to worry about someone else.  I like my freedom.  If I decide tomorrow to pick up and move across the country I want to have the freedom to do that without having to consider anyone else.  Feels real good.

[sherryfan]

being single not having too much responsibilities, and cost a lot to raise a family. There always some pro and con

[willdunn94]

I couldn't tell you man. Personally I think women are starting to expect more and more from men every year which just makes them angry whenever a man isn't near-Jesus causing them to reject any guy who does not meet her perfect standards. This is only what i have received of my ovservations and experiences but it may also be that a lot of guys need practice talking to women or they need the confidence to do it which is usually a big obstacle for most men...keep it in mind before blaming women though like i did above...then blame them.

[bbazemore]

WOMEN HAVE BEEN HURT AND ABUSED SO MUCH THEY PERFER TO RAISE THEIR CHILDREN BY THEMSELVES;  THEY TURN TO OTHER WOMEN BECAUSE A WOMAN UNDERSTANDS A WOMAN BETTER THAN A MAN; WOMEN GETTING HIGHER EDUCATION FOR BETTER PAY TO TAKE CARE OF HOME, CHILDREN, AND THEMSELVES; SEX, DRUGS CHEATING, AND LIES;

[derrick12480]

For one thing people don't take marriage to be serious as it used to be. They think they can just get out of it and second single people just want to stay single. people don't see the need to rush into mariage.

[Red02102002]

  Why do you wonder about single units? Why don't you build one for you? IT IS none of your business.