A friend of mine recently posted a blog entry that included 5 questions that single people are tired of hearing. I was appalled at the forwardness of the questions but she assures me that they are real and are asked frequently. So, because I adore this woman and I find her life to be a completely fantastic journey. I would like to take a moment and have her back if you don't mind. You might want to back up because I'm about to open a can.
Question number 1. What's wrong with you?
(Now, just imagine me popping from behind her with something like this.)
What is wrong with her? What is wrong with you! Who, in their right mind walks up to another human being and asks what is wrong with them? You assume because she has not found a spouse that means she has not found happiness? I would present that unless you are able to find happiness within yourself without the help of another person you are not yourself happy so...WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU!?! Why can't you be happy without a husband? I would like to add would you walk up to a biker dude with more leather than skin and tattoos completely covering his person and ask what's wrong with him? He's not like you so if we are being fair here you totally should. Mainly just because I think a good punch in the face would help your situation.
Who will take care of you when you are old?
Ok. Now this is a legitimate question. Albeit random but it is also legitimate. However, this isn't just for the single people on the planet. Just because you can procreate does not make you a good parent, and just because you have children does not necessarily mean that they are going to take care of you when you are old. If you are this forward with a friend my guess is you are just as intrusive with your kids so I would prepare thyself for a home baby!
Do you like men?
Again. Random. Is this to assume that because you have not found a spouse then the only other obvious answer is that you are gay? Seriously? My friend has been busy getting a doctorate, working on building her career whether or not she likes men is irrelevant. Why don't you ask her if she has time for men?
You're not being too picky are you?
Oh honey. This one doesn't even deserve a response but here goes. Are you aware that the divorce rate in America is over 50%? Do you realize that that means that 50% of the couples out there have decided that the spouse that they went with was not worthy of staying with? So, if I am taking my time, and I am taking care to make sure that each decision in my life is made with intention so that I will be able to live a life that has little regret then sure I'm picky.
What happened?
This one is short and sweet.
I was way too busy making a name for myself that I didn't have time to take someone elses!
To all my friends that have not found a spouse or are not currently in a relationship. Live this day to its fullest. Know that you alone are enough. You alone are fabulous, and if anyone asks you any of these questions ever again please have me on speed dial because I have some aggression I would love to get out.
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