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1. Why people think it's OK to ask you why you're single.

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What the fuck kind of question is this?

2. Couples who ask you to accompany them on their date.

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To be the third wheel? No thanks, I'm OK...

3. People who are constantly trying to hook you up with their other single friends.

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Let me guess, the thing we have in common is that we're both single?

4. People suggesting ways of meeting people, as if you haven't already tried them.

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I have this thing called Google...

5. Specifically, people who suggest online dating.

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As if it weren't a nightmare world filled with monsters?

6. Phrases like, "You'll find someone when you least expect it" or "It'll happen when you don't even want it!"

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That sounds terrible? Why would I want to find a relationship at exactly the point I don't want one?

7. People who think saying things like, "Don't worry, you're still so young" would be even a little bit comforting.

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I wasn't worried, but thanks??

8. People who assume you're being picky, when in reality you're just refusing to settle.

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9. People who think it's appropriate to ask about your plans for kids.

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This is incredibly personal and we literally just met!!!!

10. Or people who ask for your sex life details because they've been in an LTR for years.

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Yes, casual dating is fun, but that's all the info you're getting.

11. People who assume you aren't in a relationship because you're focusing on your career.

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So everyone else in a relationship is actually terrible at their jobs?

12. People who assume you're even looking for a relationship.

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Actually, no, my life as is is pretty solid!

13. People who insinuate that doing things alone is miserable.

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1) RUDE. 2) It's actually the best.

14. People who talk about how sad it is to sleep alone.

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Yeah riiiiiiight, this bed is all mine.

15. When people try to make you feel better by telling you that you're such a catch.

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As if you don't already know.

16. And when people feel sorry for you because you're single...

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Why? It's actually pretty damn great.