I’ve been on plenty of dates, and I always get asked the question ‘why are you single?’ That question is the equivalent to the job interview question: ‘what are your weaknesses?’. I know there are a lot of girls/guys that are really awesome and special, but are single and have their reason. We all know how to answer that interview question without insulting ourselves so how should we answer this one on a date? Here are a few possibilities!
1. I WANT TO BE.
Some people enjoy the single life. Some people just like to date casually while there young and not commit seriously. If you enjoy the single life just own up to it. This will let your date know what you are looking for and what expectations to have going forward
2. I DON’T KNOW
For a time in my life I really had no idea why I was single. I jokingly answer if I knew why I was single, I wouldn’t be single because I thought I was a great catch, but it just seemed like no guy was interested. I think I know why I’m single now, but if you honestly don’t know, just say it!
3. IT’S NEVER WORKED OUT WITH ANYONE
No matter how many people you match with on Tinder and go on date with there’s no guaranteed spark. And when you finally do it’s amazing, but then you have to wonder if they feel it as strong as you, do they want something serious, can they make time for me, do they meet all your standards… there are so many factors that in the end the spark fizzles away and you’re ghosted. While you hoped it would work out with that one person you just get over it and jump right back into the dating pool and answer the person sitting across from you this reason on why you’re single.
4. I’M NOT READY
Most of the people I have met have this reasoning for why they are single or choose to be single. They may not be at that point in my life where they want to commit whether they’ve gotten out of a long term relationship, too busy, or feel like they need to work on themselves. Why are they even dating you may ask…maybe it’s because they just need some kind of personal connection. Who can fault them for that?
5. I’M SCARED
This is probably the most honest answer you can give, because it’s true for everyone no matter there reasoning. Love is scary, relationships are scary and being single makes that part easy. But we ache for love and put ourselves out their by going on dates.
Whether you would use one or all of these reasonings, just be honest with yourself. Be honest with your date… because that date that’s sitting across from you thinks you’re a catch.
