Emma Watson prefers to call herself "self-partnered" rather than single

[just444]

Emma Watson has said she prefers to call herself "self-partnered" rather than single as she approaches her 30th birthday. https://t.co/5UVDVzahvS
- CNN (@CNN) November 5, 2019

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“I was like, ‘Why does everyone make such a big fuss about turning 30? This is not a big deal…’”Cut to 29, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, I feel so stressed and anxious.

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[cecilia_tallis]

I go back and forth between "I'm happy being single" and "Am I just pretending to be happy so it hurts less?"

c'est la vie

[mz_prodigette]

Same, fam. I'm 33 and from the south so I'm wondering how am I not married with kids by now or at least dating someone.

[yurasama_love]

Better than being on your second divorce and 5th kid

[mz_prodigette]

You're right

[backwardsjoker]

Lol same

[ellaellaeheheh]

same. that is life.

[opera_darling]

yeppp. especially with the holidays coming up, and I'm the only single sibling. sigh.

[msbombtastic]

Lmao, same

On one hand I do gain energy when I'm alone, and I would never settle for someone who I'm not truly happy with, it's not in my blood lol. But boy do I wish I could meet someone who I actually like. Must be nice.

[dolce_piccante]

Omg this comment is me

[msbombtastic]

:( kinda sucks eh? Lol. I just want a partner in crime, that's all. Always ends up me pining over someone who doesn't like me or vice versa, lol.

I wonder how much of my lack of a love life is me holding myself back ...... I talk a lot about wanting someone but do absolutely nothing to achieve it lmao sooo

[cecilia_tallis]

Lol I know what you mean about that last part. I’m fully aware that I put in zero effort to try to find a guy, but I also expect it to just fall into my lap somehow. Thanks for the unrealistic expectations, romantic comedies..

[msbombtastic]

Hahhhh same. I don't even need a meet cute, just a normal meet that turns into something.
It feels weird to blatantly search for it, like with apps and sites. I hate using them but it's like, the main way people date now or they get lucky and meet someone at school/work.
The logical route obviously, would be to use those apps to look for what I want
..but something inside is like "nahhhhhhhhh" lol.

[dolce_piccante]

Yep! That’s exactly it. I want a partner and I’ve seen basically all my friends end up with guys who are useless.

Lol I also put 0 effort in, but I honestly don’t come across well on online dating. I have too low of a tolerance for garbage people and I’m not a conventionally attractive person so it’s just a mess.

[justyourfaceha]

Same, I gave up a couple of years ago and don't try anymore either lol. I refuse to date online and I recognized that I don't think I'll ever "just meet someone." I envy people who just so happen to meet their person one random day. That's so not been my experience...I have to put in the effort and at this point in my life, there are other things I'd rather do with my time.

[msbombtastic]

Haha yeah I refused for a long time. I tried it a couple years ago, went on some dates. It was interesting I guess, I'm glad I did it but I had to take a break. Maybe I'll try it again one day when I'm in more of a mental place to put in effort. And just generally better myself and do more things, they always say it happens when you least expect it lol (who knows) but I guess online dating as one other option out there can't hurt. But right now, I don't have the time to invest in it either.

[lolzerz]

after my 3rd failed relationship i was like i am sooo much happier being single. the anxiety and unnecessary bullshit men put you through is not worth any cute date or warm body.