“Why are you single” - how do you respond to this question?

The classic "Just lucky, I guess" always works. Other options (varying degrees of sass):

- "Why do you think this is appropriate to ask?"

- "Do you want some tips?" / "You want me to help you get rid of your bf/gf?" - "Because I can!"

- "Oh, no reason at all, ...mostly all the freedom, peace and money to myself, but other than that..."

- "If wanted to adopt, I wouldn't choose an adult baby."

- "The steadily decreasing quality of men might have something to do with it, but it's really anybody's guess."

- "You are free to send a charming, handsome, generous man my way. Good luck."

- "So you're gonna find me a good man? Great. Talk to you in 100 years then."

- "I do have a partner. He lives in the future."

- "I have a disease that makes me unsuitable for most men." - What disease? "Functioning eyes and brain."

- "Meanwhile, all I'm asking myself is: why aren't you?"

- When you're in a crowded space: "I actually have this hearing condition that makes me super sensitive to certain sounds and it makes me super nauseous." - wait for a man to speak - "Like that! Did you hear that?" - "I have this very special kink that's just too weird for most dudes". So what is it? "You know, I just want to be emotionally connected, feel cherished all over, have nice, long cuddle sessions..."

- "You seem happy in your relationship. Best to just enjoy that, and not worry about other people's love lives."

- For nosy colleagues / aquaintances: "I only discuss private matters like this with close friends."

- For nosy family members: "I fear ending up like you all." / "I mean, you have obviously raised me right! I have had plenty of examples of what I don't want!" / "Don't you all want the best for me?" Of course. "Then why do you want to see me with a man?" / "Didn't you all tell me to stay safe, be a good girl and not let men take advantage of me?"

- At events: "Oh, I didn't know that this was an event with a required plus one. I'll be excusing myself then." - and walk away

- "Politely, that is none of your concern." - "It's nice that you're worried about me, but there's nothing to worry about."

- "Why is the sky blue?"

- "Why does the sheep not make friends with the wolf?"

My favorite answer to this is "I'd much rather be single than trapped with someone who (insert the thing that this person most recently complained about from their SO here)"

It PISSES them off to no end, and they can't refute me because they were the one complaining about it. The only responses I've ever gotten to this have been half-assed attempts at defending their crappy relationship to which I just laugh maniacally at.

My other response is to smile with my entire face, shrug, and say "Haven't found a guy I care to keep around".

"I haven't met anyone who's worthy of my time."

"I refuse to settle."

"Have you looked around?" (followed by a slightly disgusted look and confused hand gesture)

But my bestie likes to mention to people that I have a hard time finding someone on my level because I'm just way too awesome for anyone ❤️

"By choice"

Tbh responding at all is kind of rising to the bait - it's a classic neg right? It's to get you to out all your "problems" up front so they can backfoot you into trying to prove you're worth dating. The best response is the irish goodbye.

I always like to say,

"Well, I mean, have you seen...men?"

"Oh, do you know anyone?" Because the answer is no, no they do not know any single datable men. If they answer yes, great. But it's no.

Since I'm divorced I always respond, "I've been married. I know what I'm missing," and I put "missing" in air quotes.

I respond with 'well why are you married' and they never know what to say. I hate the 'why are you single' question its such a dumb question to ask.

“Why are you single?”

“Why are you worried?”

I will laugh it off, because it's not their business. Even if a guy says it as flirting "wow how can someone like u be single" I just laugh and talk about something else

I’m born single

"Because I'm picky". Short, sweet, and true.

Because someone would have to be especially awesome to compete with the inner peace I already provide myself ♡

“Why shouldn’t I be?”