From MSN, with my comments
19 Things You Should Never Say to a Single Person
1. It happens when you're not looking.
I cant tell you guys how many times I've heard this from people, it really gets annoying. I've tried looking and I've tried not looking. Either way its not working out so well
2. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Yup, heard this one a few times to many
3. So, why are you single?
I DON'T KNOW!! Stop asking me this, if I knew I wouldn't be single now would I?
4. You're too picky.
I believe that's called standards?
5. You'll find the right person for you.
I've heard that one once, and actually it was comforting at the moment.
6. He's out there.
The same person from above told me this too, but it makes me think: Are there soul mates just waiting for us, or is finding someone about being at the right place and the right time?
7. It was just bad timing.
Meh
8. Just have fun with it!
Since I'm still (relatively) young and not looking for something *that* serious, this is still slightly applicable.
9. Have you tried online dating?
Umm.. no I don't think I want to go that route yet.
10. He just wasn't the right guy for you.
I know!! That's what makes me angry!!!
11. Well, when my boyfriend and I first got together…
Because I wasn't talking about me or anything?
12. When the time is right, you will meet someone.
I'm not looking for Mr. Right people! I'm looking for Mr. Right Now!
13. Wow, I wish I were single and in your shoes!
Oh yeah, I'm sure >.> I'm sure you could breakup/divorce your husband and be right where I am
14. Your turn next [at weddings].
I want to beat people with blunt object whenever I hear this. That and the fact that I have been to a ridiculous amount of weddings in the past 2 years and I have 2 more coming up!!
15. It will happen when you least expect it.
Well, I'd hope that happens when its also convenient for both parties involved-- nothing like meeting the love of your life the minute you are boarding a plane bound Tajikistan working for the Peace Corps and he's on the next flight back to New York returning from his sister's birthday party
16. Some guy is going to come along and ruin your career/life plans.
"Well if I wanted a guy to ruin my life and career plans I'd hire myself out to a pimp and work my designated corner. A relationship is not about someone ruining the others life... right?
17. But you're so pretty! Why don't you have a boyfriend?
Yeah.... don't even get me started one this one. I've heard it from everyone.. guys, girls, adults... another close favorite is "Wait... you're a virgin? That's kinda creepy" Thanks dude >.>
18. It just wasn't meant to be.
Save me the cliche's and just help me burn the douchebag in effigy
19. Sure, my guy rescues kids from abusive homes, donated my sister a kidney, and picks up fresh flowers for me daily on his way home from work, but will he QUIT IT with the sports on TV already?
This is more like a blanket statement of a couple complaining about the other, and I actually don't mind listening or helping out or giving my two cents if needed. So this one doesn't apply to me, but at the same time people: you can rant about your miserable boyfriend, etc. But if you don't like what you hear shut up or break up. And remember that the single friend you are ranting to does have a life outside of not being single... so try asking about other aspects of life.
So yeah, I'm not really sure where this all leads or where I stand... does this all mean that at the end of the day I should settle for
Mr. Good Enough or hold out for Mr. Perfect and risk being a crazy lady with cats (which sounds better to me than crazy cat lady).
So friends, when you refer to that weird friend you knew when you were young and ended up holed in a 2 bedroom apartment with 30 cats please talk about the "Crazy Lady with cats", as I feel its sounds less offensive than "Crazy Cat Lady".
1. It happens when you're not looking.
I cant tell you guys how many times I've heard this from people, it really gets annoying. I've tried looking and I've tried not looking. Either way its not working out so well
2. There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Yup, heard this one a few times to many
3. So, why are you single?
I DON'T KNOW!! Stop asking me this, if I knew I wouldn't be single now would I?
4. You're too picky.
I believe that's called standards?
5. You'll find the right person for you.
I've heard that one once, and actually it was comforting at the moment.
6. He's out there.
The same person from above told me this too, but it makes me think: Are there soul mates just waiting for us, or is finding someone about being at the right place and the right time?
7. It was just bad timing.
Meh
8. Just have fun with it!
Since I'm still (relatively) young and not looking for something *that* serious, this is still slightly applicable.
9. Have you tried online dating?
Umm.. no I don't think I want to go that route yet.
10. He just wasn't the right guy for you.
I know!! That's what makes me angry!!!
11. Well, when my boyfriend and I first got together…
Because I wasn't talking about me or anything?
12. When the time is right, you will meet someone.
I'm not looking for Mr. Right people! I'm looking for Mr. Right Now!
13. Wow, I wish I were single and in your shoes!
Oh yeah, I'm sure >.> I'm sure you could breakup/divorce your husband and be right where I am
14. Your turn next [at weddings].
I want to beat people with blunt object whenever I hear this. That and the fact that I have been to a ridiculous amount of weddings in the past 2 years and I have 2 more coming up!!
15. It will happen when you least expect it.
Well, I'd hope that happens when its also convenient for both parties involved-- nothing like meeting the love of your life the minute you are boarding a plane bound Tajikistan working for the Peace Corps and he's on the next flight back to New York returning from his sister's birthday party
16. Some guy is going to come along and ruin your career/life plans.
"Well if I wanted a guy to ruin my life and career plans I'd hire myself out to a pimp and work my designated corner. A relationship is not about someone ruining the others life... right?
17. But you're so pretty! Why don't you have a boyfriend?
Yeah.... don't even get me started one this one. I've heard it from everyone.. guys, girls, adults... another close favorite is "Wait... you're a virgin? That's kinda creepy" Thanks dude >.>
18. It just wasn't meant to be.
Save me the cliche's and just help me burn the douchebag in effigy
19. Sure, my guy rescues kids from abusive homes, donated my sister a kidney, and picks up fresh flowers for me daily on his way home from work, but will he QUIT IT with the sports on TV already?
This is more like a blanket statement of a couple complaining about the other, and I actually don't mind listening or helping out or giving my two cents if needed. So this one doesn't apply to me, but at the same time people: you can rant about your miserable boyfriend, etc. But if you don't like what you hear shut up or break up. And remember that the single friend you are ranting to does have a life outside of not being single... so try asking about other aspects of life.
So yeah, I'm not really sure where this all leads or where I stand... does this all mean that at the end of the day I should settle for
Mr. Good Enough or hold out for Mr. Perfect and risk being a crazy lady with cats (which sounds better to me than crazy cat lady).
So friends, when you refer to that weird friend you knew when you were young and ended up holed in a 2 bedroom apartment with 30 cats please talk about the "Crazy Lady with cats", as I feel its sounds less offensive than "Crazy Cat Lady".