There’s an unwritten rule in social situations to never ask a person why they’re still single. But still, there are people who just can’t tame their tongues. The worst of it all is that these people are either relatives who you always see in family reunions or exes who you occasionally bump into at the supermarket with their new significant other. While you can’t do anything about people’s comments per se, your response is very much in your control. These witty comebacks will surely come in handy for run-ins with exes and Christmas celebrations at your aunt’s house:
“Just lucky, I guess.”
Society views being single as somewhat a curse. People look down on it because it means being alone and lonely, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Start turning the tables and saying that your relationship status right now is a blessing. Don’t just say it for the sake of a good clapback, though. Embrace it. Believe in it. Think about it: between getting stuck in a toxic relationship with your ex and being single (and pouring all your love to your dogs), the latter is the better choice, right? Jot down all the good things that singlehood granted you. Think about them often so the next time you run into an ex with their new significant other and say you’re lucky that you’re not in a relationship, you’re going to say it like you really meant it.
“Single? Yeah. It’s tiring to meet all the hot guys I want.”
Speaking of the good things about singlehood, perhaps the best thing about it is that you get to know so many people out there. That’s a subtle, sly shade on your ex who’s probably having issues already with his new significant other or your aunt who’s enduring living with your lazy, always-drunk uncle. Embrace this time of freedom that you have. With a series of dates here and there, you’ll discover more about yourself, what you want and don’t want in a guy, how you are when you like someone, what sacrifices you’re capable of when you do experience love. At that time you’re ready to settle, you’re more whole and more mature. Consult a professional matchmaker that Houston, TX singles go to be one step closer to the love of your life.
“I’m overqualified, I think.”
When people ask why you’re still single, there’s almost always an unspoken assumption that there’s something wrong with you. You’re not pretty enough. You’ve gained a bit from last year’s Thanksgiving celebration, or you’re just not very dateable. For sure, you’ve had one of those self-pity parties where you moped over these things also. It’s time to quit moping and entertaining self-doubt. Rather, start giving yourself a lot more compassion and grace. Build up your self-esteem. List your accomplishments. Find a creative outlet. Acknowledge imperfections and embrace them as part of who you are. That way, you can confidently say the next time someone asks you, “I’m simply overqualified.” Sarcastic, of course. But, it’s the shortest way of communicating you know your worth.
Again, you have no control over what people are going to say about your relationship status. But you can always, always come at them with a clever, confident, sometimes funny and sarcastic comeback that would let them know that you’re fine. You’re handling singlehood fine.
