Best responses to the classic "why are you still single?"?

goldenmick · 18-05-2022 7:57pm

Best responses to the classic "why are you still single?"?

I want to enjoy and spend all my multi-million lottery winnings before I settle down.

bottlebrush · 18-05-2022 8:01pm

Ask them why are they still married

bogwarrior · 18-05-2022 8:01pm

Look , no just no , now go try someone else .😁

MisterAnarchy · 18-05-2022 8:29pm

Those who marry late in life have shorter to suffer.

trashcan · 18-05-2022 8:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119077736#Comment_119077736

And I haven’t decided which yet 😯😃

Donald Trump · 18-05-2022 8:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058246275/best-responses-to-the-classic-why-are-you-still-single

Just reply "Aids"

Deja Boo · 18-05-2022 8:37pm

"Why do you ask, are you jealous?"

techman1 · 18-05-2022 8:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119079584#Comment_119079584

Was that in Kusadasi by the way. it used to be a mecca for older women seeking affections from younger men. sometimes the women fell in love only to find later that their young lothario had moved onto the next tourist

Mad_maxx · 18-05-2022 8:46pm

Sure no one will have me ( used to work for me)

CPTM · 18-05-2022 8:51pm

I've always enjoyed when people respond with the double-meaning answer "I just haven't settled yet".

Especially if its coupled with a quick look at the enquirer's other half.

Ekerot · 18-05-2022 8:55pm

What rural part of Ireland are you where 1/3 of your class already has kids?

I'm a similar age and live in Donegal and this isn't the case at all

Donald Trump · 18-05-2022 9:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119082526#Comment_119082526

Well that's somewhat of a technicality. Others say kids, you say teenagers

Bob Harris · 18-05-2022 9:06pm

Surely the answer is 'why don't you mind your own fckn business'.

vithit · 18-05-2022 9:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119082526#Comment_119082526

Somewhere in Connacht

fryup · 19-05-2022 9:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119078176#Comment_119078176

😶 don't get it?

Wibbs · 19-05-2022 10:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119084069#Comment_119084069

Neither did she...

Mister Vain · 19-05-2022 5:57pm

🕜️

HazeDoll · 19-05-2022 5:58pm

"I'm single. I'm not a nun. Just because I don't feature in your local gossip doesn't mean I don't have a life. Nice of you to take an interest though."

"I don't know of one marriage that doesn't look, to me, like a slow death. I'm grand, thanks. Nice of you to take an interest though."

"That's a strange question. What have you heard through the gossip mill that would make you ask that? Tell me everything you know, I could do with a laugh. Anyway, nice of you to take an interest."

"I know, I'm like a sad and boring version of you! Nice of you to take an interest though."

"Yeah, why don't I have somebody looking for a slice of my paycheque and expecting me to bother my arse with their family. I'm pathetic, amn't I! Ha ha. Nice of you to take an interest though."

HazeDoll · 19-05-2022 6:04pm

One more...

"Oh.

This is awkward.

Look. You're a great person, and I really enjoy hanging out with you. I'm flattered, really I am, and I want us to stay friends but this isn't going anywhere. I'm sorry if I was sending confusing signals. Please don't be embarrassed.

Don't worry, I'm not going to mention this to your wife/husband. Let's pretend we never had this conversation."

sporina · 20-05-2022 12:17am

i'd rather be on me own than be with the wrong one (was close twice - got out on time thankfully)

RabbleRouser2k · 23-05-2022 9:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058246275/best-responses-to-the-classic-why-are-you-still-single

'Had my heart broken once, and never want to go through that again'.

I've known people who've rushed into marriage before they hit their mid twenties, walking down the aisle at 24/25.

I think that's way too soon.

Honestly, from a young age, I knew I didn't want to be a parent. Most people I know want to have children. I just remember from a young age that the idea of having kids did not interest me. I'm terrible with kids, even when I was one. Couple that with some hereditary conditions, and possible hereditary conditions, and I wouldn't want any offspring to inherit that.

Extended family have had their marriages break down, whilst also having a young family. Saw how painful that was. Further disinterested me.