Four Signs That You Might Stay Single Forever (Uncensored Version)
- by Christina Klein
- 2 Min
Unwavering Solitude: 4 Indicators Signaling a Lifelong Alone Existence - Perpetual Singleness - Four Indicators You May Be Chronically Alone
"The pot always finds its lid" - that's bullshit, according to researchers who've found that people with certain traits can end up staying single for a long time.
If you're a single person chasing that illusive partner and going on date after disappointing date, but it just ain't leading to a committed love affair, it might be 'cause of your personal shit. Psychologist Mark Travers, over at "Psychology Today," lays it all out about what makes someone a perpetual solo-flyer, even if they don't realize it.
Factors That Could Be Keeping You Fur-Single
Kids Ain't Your Thang: Most folks want to make a baby someday. If that ain't what gets your motor running, it makes sense that finding just the right one to procreate with could be a challenge. But there are couples who choose to go child-free. Research shows that people without kids experience more immediate satisfaction in life while parents find greater fulfillment down the line. Guess what? Studies also indicate that job satisfaction is more important for overall happiness than having that special someone or tying the knot.
Your Job Comes First: If your job is your first priority and you ain't got time, money, or emotion to spare on a relationship, chances are your relationship status says "single." Potential partners might not want to be your second best.
Bucking the System: If you don't give a damn about societal norms like family, monogamy, and marriage and just generally hate being told what to do, maybe you got more peace of mind in your solo state.
Scared of the Commitment: If you notice that you've got a pattern of commitment issues, childhood traumas, or other mental baggage that shows up when things get deep, it's time to confront your shit. This fear of commitment ain't gonna just disappear overnight and could consciously or unconsciously keep you single.
It's important to know what kind of person you are when making major life decisions, like starting a family. But psychologist Mark Travers suggests that about half of all adults today gotta difficulty committing to long-term relationships and choose to stay solo voluntarily.
Source: Psychology Today
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- Articles from 'Psychology Today' suggest that individuals disinclined for 'commitment' in long-term relationships might have characteristics stemming from their fear of emotional vulnerability, past traumas, or attachment issues, which could deepen their likelihood of avoiding relationship commitments and potentially prolong their single status.
- Vocational training and personal growth can become more important for singles as they prioritize their careers over romantic relationships, which could be a characteristic that extends their single phase.
- Some singles might prefer to remain single due to their distaste for societal norms like family, monogamy, and marriage, regarding such commitments as an unwelcome restriction of their personal autonomy and independence. This perspective on societal expectations could be another characteristic that keeps some people single.
