Oh, just stoppit.

[yuuago]

Man. It would be really nice if my coworkers would stop telling me, "YOU NEED TO GET A SIGNIFICANT OTHER".

I don't have any need for one. I don't even want one. Nor do I even have time for that shit. (Seriously, between work, family responsibilities, housework, and writing, I have very little free time. Seriously.) ... Not to mention that the last

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[tatoeba_tadayou]

The motivation for making such a statement varies, too. Like, are you saying this because you genuinely believe I would benefit from it, or are you saying it because in your head, everyone must be partnered to be happy?

The best part is that when I heard this stuff the most (college), almost nobody who said it to me then subsequently approved of whoever my significant other was at the time. *facepalm*

[yuuago]

With them, it's probably a mix of both. They're kind of, uh. Old-fashioned, I guess. I don't even know how to put it.

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I just wish they'd stfu and leave me aloooooone.

[daughteroffall]

At least you don't have eggs with expiration date on them, think about that...

[yuuago]

True. If I did, I'm sure they would make annoying comments about that, too.

(I don't want kids. Ever. Ever.)

[daughteroffall]

Eheh. I actually want kids (I think). But... not *now*...

[yuuago]

Lol, yes, definitely not now. There's time to wait. My mother didn't have me until she was about halfway through 30, and that turned out okay.

Me and kids just... it would not work. I'd make a terrible father because I'm not patient with people at all. xD

[yuuago]

I know, right? It's like. WHAT? WHY NOT?

And they're like "Oh you'll find someone someday" Goddamnit, I don't WANT anyone! I DO want to live on my own for the rest of my life! I don't have the patience for a partner! Goddamn.

[daughteroffall]

I was so there just a while ago. But now I kind of do want a partner.

Do you really want to live alone for the rest of your life? I... kind of admire that. It takes guts, I think. Just the thought of living my whole life alone scares the hell out of me...

[yuuago]

Yeah, I want to live alone. Having friends would be nice, but a partner? Especially one that would live with you? Definitely not for me!

I don't like sharing my living space with anyone. I don't like having legal or economic attachments to anyone (been there, done that, and it sucks). I don't want to be responsible for anyone. I want the absolute freedom to do whatever I want, when I want, including picking up and moving across the country if the opportunity arises. One just don't get that with a (permanent) partner.

[mimes]

I feel your pain! I honestly assume that more often than not people are bothersome about the significant other thing because they get a kick out of playing match-matker, rather than because they want what's best for you (I mean, I really doubt they're doing it for your best interest given their disregard for your discomfort). I dunno, people need to learn how to back off. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't try to disguise it as genuine concern for your welfare.

Also! Given people's reactions, it seems that "I don't want a relationship" sometimes gets interpreted as being condescending, as maybe implying that you feel you're """above""" needing a relationship. Which is total garbage, of course.

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(how are you liking the new friendlists, by the way?)

[yuuago]

You're probably right. It's super annoying though. They probably mean well but GEEZE, give it a rest.

Re: new friendslists, they haven't been put in mandatory yet. I'm not looking forward to it; I hate infinite scroll. Blech.