How to Answer the Dreaded Question: Why Are You Single?

People can be nosy. When they are curious about you, they may not realize they are asking you a question that is intrusive, and maybe even rude.

Single women dread being asked, “Why are you single?’

It’s no wonder this question is so hated. Even if you love being single, you may not relish the idea of being asked to defend your single status to someone. And if you don’t love being single, the question can feel painful, reminding you that you’re still alone.

Although things have changed since the 1990’s when Bridget Jones felt pressured by “smug marrieds” to find a man, some women still feel pressure to get married. This makes the dreaded question even more emotional. Unfortunately, this question pops up often enough that you might want to get ready, so you aren’t caught off-guard.

Today we’re going to explore the depths of wit and wisdom to give you an arsenal of responses to prepare you for those persistent interrogators, whether men or women. You want to tailor your response to the person asking the question. Are they a relative, business associate, new acquaintance? If they ask you only once, it may be an innocent question, so you want to stay away from tense or snide responses. Ideally, you want to feel comfortable answering such a question in a way you feel good about…