WHY WE’RE SINGLE IS NOT A BLOG ABOUT BEING SINGLE
The phrase “this is why I’m single” or “this is why we’re single” became a catch phrase between me and some friends. It was generally used as a joke, a bit of twenty-something dark humour, until the fateful night when a drunken heart to heart with a friend lead to an epiphany: What if we have a point? What if said incident, habit, or personality trait that we’re referring to really does have something to so with the reason we’re single? Paying closer attention I realized that the most fascinating thing about the line is the diversity of situations and scenarios in which it applies.
“Why didn’t you tell me there was cheese on my face?!” Pause. “This is why I’m single.”
“Your sweater is on inside out.” “Shit. This is why I’m single.”
Sprawled drunk on a kitchen floor enjoying a shared baguette and block of cheese at 3am with a friend, “See? This is why we’re single.”
Even if it seems random or out of context in writing, in the moment it never fails to generate a chuckle, nod of understanding or at the very least a sigh. Because the fact is, most of us have absolutely no idea why it is so damn hard to engage in a healthy, committed relationship. And thus, the birth of a blog.
SO WHAT’S THE POINT?
I have no idea why I am single. I have no idea why you are. But I wanted an outlet in which to discuss and share this topic, to brainstorm and peek into my own mind, my peer’s minds and the minds of members of the opposite sex.
I have this theory that no one has to be single if they are willing to settle for the lowest common denominator. THIS IS A BLOG ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES OF REFUSING TO SETTLE FOR LESS THAN WE WANT OR DESERVE. THIS IS A BLOG ABOUT HOW FEW OF US ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT WE WANT OR DESERVE. IT IS ABOUT WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER PEOPLE. OR HOW WE DON’T. WHATEVER.
