7 things all single people are tired of hearing
I don't want or need your dating advice.

What annoys me most about people’s unwarranted opinions on my singleness is that it’s something they think needs to be changed. Apparently, for many people, being simultaneously single and happy is still unfathomable.
A lot of the comments I get from friends, family, and strangers come from a good place: most people think they’re doing me a favor. But the thing is, I don’t want or need your dating advice. And even if I did, I’ve heard it all a million times before.
1. “Be patient, your Mr. Right is out there somewhere.”
After reading it, my gran sent me a text message telling me not to worry, I still have plenty of time to find someone. Her intentions were well-meaning but she missed the point of my article which was about how women aren’t expected to voice strong opinions.
People who are single are not just waiting around to be discovered. Individuals lead productive lives just fine.
2. “But you’re so pretty!”
Whenever someone says this to me, I imagine that I’m an object that is just waiting around for a man to pick me. My single status is not a one-way street. I am not just waiting for someone. I am not going to go for just anyone. And I’m certainly never settling for someone who bases my value on my physical appearance.
3. “You should get out more.”
Also, it’s none of your business.
4. “You need to lower your standards.”
I think it’s sad that many women believe it’s better to compromise themselves and what they believe in than be single. And I’m not talking about normal relationship compromises. I’m talking about compromising your core values like whether or not you support abortion rights.
5. “Maybe you shouldn’t be so vocal about your opinions.”
6. “You need to meet up with [insert name here].”
So please don’t try set me up on a date with him.
7. “Don’t worry, you’ll understand when you’re in a relationship.”
Either explain your issues to me or don’t bring up the topic at all.
I guess what bugs me most is being continuously reminded by society that there’s something wrong with being single. If I am happy with being single, I wish everyone else could be too.