Amathy Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 @HeWhoSingsAmongTheStars shared http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/19/34-creative-answers-for-when-youre-asked-the-still-single-question-for-the-1000th-time-5350770/ in a discussion about what do you say when someone asks you who you are attracted to. I felt what do you say when someone asks why you are still single was a different enough question and I looked a dozen pages back and didn't see another similarly named thread. I'll get us started: "My nonexistant partner can't ask me nosy questions" Link to post Share on other sites
Rhaenys Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 18. ‘Have you seen American Psycho? You know how he’s dead inside so starts slinging an axe? Yeah that. That's the kind of stuff I'd say Link to post Share on other sites
HeWhoSingsAmongTheStars Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Amathy said: @HeWhoSingsAmongTheStars shared http://metro.co.uk/2015/08/19/34-creative-answers-for-when-youre-asked-the-still-single-question-for-the-1000th-time-5350770/ in a discussion about what do you say when someone asks you who you are attracted to. I felt what do you say when someone asks why you are still single was a different enough question and I looked a dozen pages back and didn't see another similarly named thread. I'll get us started: "My nonexistant partner can't ask me nosy questions" woops lol sorry I was reading and posting on several topics at the same time. Guess I got them mixed up Link to post Share on other sites
ElijahH Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 You want me to limit this much awesome to one person? Please Link to post Share on other sites
south paw Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I don't care about fitting in with society and dating just because everyone does. Either that or something similar to the quote in my signature. Link to post Share on other sites
tiffybone Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Honest Hufflepuff here but I'm usually like "No one has really interested me" and sometimes that doesn't go over well with the guys who are asking that question as if to say "Why has no one snatched you up yet? You're beautiful, etc..." And then they realize I'm not interested in them either. Whoops. Also, @Starbucks Covfefe I laughed so hard at your username. Link to post Share on other sites
RoseGoesToYale Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 "Why are you still single?" "My clone isn't ready yet. They're 3D-printing it right now." Link to post Share on other sites
Polygon Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 "Why are you still single?" Me (in my head): "Why are you still a nosy prick that asks questions designed to make people feel bad?" Me (actually): (shrugs) Link to post Share on other sites
Laplace Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I usually make some glib or self-deprecating remark like, "You really think people wanna deal with someone like me on a daily basis for the rest of their lives? I'd drive them crazy." or "I have about as much charm and romantic understanding as a dead fish." For some reason, my relatives just expect someone to fall for me cause I'm academically smart, well-behaved, and at least somewhat handsome. That doesn't guarantee anything, esp. if you're a detached oddball who lacks any ability to interpret romantic cues. If I really want to deliver the coup de grace to the topic (I'm usually not caustic enough to do so but still), I can always say that I'm not really that eager to get hitched or laid cause my parents are divorced. That'll suck the air right out of the conversation. See how "charming" and "cheery" I am yet 😅? Link to post Share on other sites
fatal flower-boy Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 "Because I just don't care." I just don't. "I have better things to do." And I really do. Link to post Share on other sites
Shihara Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I just tell them that the guys that have made a move are not my type and well, I don't want to get into a relationship with someone I don't like for the sake of being in a relationship. Link to post Share on other sites
BlackRose1990 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 It depends on the situation and person. Usually I just say I am busy with work and hobbies. Link to post Share on other sites
Kittyxiii Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I'm just honest with them, and say it's because I don't need another person invading my space and demanding my time and attention. The few people I know and like irl understand that I prefer to be alone 99% of the time, so when randoms start going on about why I don't have a partner it kind of bugs me, like, why is it anything to do with them whether I'm with someone or not? Link to post Share on other sites
SpaceDustbin Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 That I'm too much of a perfectionist, or that I have no feelings (which is actually both sort of true to some extent) Link to post Share on other sites
ikelton Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I usually say "I'm not looking for a relationship right now." or "I want to be single right now." Usually people accept that and move on. If they ask me why, I say "I just don't feel like it right now" and "Maybe I'll try later." All of those statements are 100% true. I find being blunt gets people off my back. Link to post Share on other sites
Éadweard Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I say, "Why are you not?" Link to post Share on other sites
Riddley Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 "I am single by choice,just not my choice." *sings Single Ladies* Link to post Share on other sites
Ink smudge Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 "Too lazy" is the usual response Or sometimes the old "right person ain't found me yet/I haven't found the right person" Link to post Share on other sites
Hermit Advocate Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 "I'm not interested in a relationship." Or for the more persistent (annoying) people who can't accept that: "I'm too busy with work and school." Link to post Share on other sites
deltaX Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm always honest with people and say I don't want a relationship right now, and that I'm happy being single. Most people interpret that as me being too focused on my research to focus on romance, even though in reality it's because I'm aromantic and repulsed by romance. If it's not someone I want to come out to I usually won't correct that assumption. Link to post Share on other sites
srpz Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 **shrugs** " I like my life the way it is " Link to post Share on other sites
M-ace Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I turn it around and say, "Why are YOU so determined to be in a relationship?" Link to post Share on other sites
Homer Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'd rather travel. Link to post Share on other sites
Anthracite_Impreza Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Why would I waste my time, money and energy on a human when there are cars in the world? Link to post Share on other sites
daveb Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Usually I have said "I haven't found the right person". Although I don't get asked the question much and it's been a while since the last time anyone asked. Maybe that's because I am older? Link to post Share on other sites
GiraffeSpots Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 "I'm just such an honest person it's hard for anyone to date me. Generally, people give up after they ask me if I like them and I say no." On 2017-6-14 at 11:57 AM, Riddley said: "I am single by choice,just not my choice." *sings Single Ladies* This made me think of a funny one: "I love Beyonce, being a single lady makes me feel close to her." I wish I had the guts to say either of those. In reality, I'm more likely to muble something about not really being interested and then pray they change the topic. Yay? Link to post Share on other sites
songchick Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 "I'm really not interested now. I have too many things going on in my life right now." Link to post Share on other sites
njosnavelin Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 1 hour ago, songchick said: "I'm really not interested now. I have too many things going on in my life right now." Exactly what I say. Link to post Share on other sites
Riddley Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 @GiraffeSpots I'm in fact a very quite person and tend to be ignorant. It's absolutely right that I don't sing it in reality,I was actually singing while I was typing that. Link to post Share on other sites
rtlloyd98 Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I just can't be bothered. I'm usually playing cricket or coaching cricket or doing Maths or teaching maths or out getting pissed. I just don't see where courting could come into that. Link to post Share on other sites
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