why aren't you married yet?!!!?????

@bhabytart (1116)
Philippines
July 15, 2009 8:19pm CST
hello there everybody...it's been quiet a while since i posted a discussion... well here i am again!! hope you will like this one. have you ever encountered this question before??? "WHY AREN'T YOU MARRIED YET?" hmmm.... me for quiet sometimes... and it is beginning to annoy me.... sometimes i feel bad when my colleagues, friends,relatives ask me this question.... i ask my self "am i ugly?" i'm not yet married at the age of 30 and i don't have boyfriend for quiet sometimes.OH!!!! IF THEY ONLY KNEW! i really also want to have a boyfriend and get married.....but how do i do that? the right man haven't found me!!! i haven't found him yet too... Oh! it would be so nice to have a boyfriend or a husband... singles out there do you ever experience this? hope you could comment on this or even find me a boyfriend....lol have a nice day.....
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43 responses
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
well, im sharing with you the same sentiment. im SINGLE. im only 22 but i empathize with you. whenever my friends bring their boyfriends and introduce them to me, i feel a little bit alarmed since im not having one. but here´s the thing, you have to focus on the benefits you get of being single. hey, its not the end of the world yet.! my teacher got married when she was 40, my friend tied the knot when she reached 32. my mom got married when she was 35. also, do not forget to pimp yourself up. be more charming, be outgoing, fix your hair, wear make up, be fragrant all the time. and be CLEAN AND NEAT. a lot of my guy friends said that they are attracted mostly to neat girls. do not hurry yourself, coz you might end up being emptyhanded. be nice, be yourself,. your guy is jut out there, wait for him. make him notice you. good luck!
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@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there... thank you for those encouraging words... that lifts my spirit! thank you...and i agree with you! being neat and clean is a nice! thank you for the comment and have a nice day...
@shimanaja (493)
• Indonesia
16 Jul 09
Hi bhabytart.. Some girl just like you too...they aren't married yet..why..cause nobody knows where and when are the right men will found. Pls do not lose heart..surely you will have one..in the right time and the right place. Have a nice day
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@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
thank you for that encouraging words... well i hope.... in the right time and the right place that right person will be there for me... thank you for the comment.... have a nice day...
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
I have been getting that question for quite some time now. And truthfully, it has become so annoying really. Some people think that because you are not in a relationship right now there is something wrong with you. Could be that, you have a bad attitude. Now, with all honesty, I feel satisfied with where I am right now. I do not even look for someone and I do not feel that I am missing something. I even feel that I am better this way than with someone else. I do not see myself getting married at all and I am happy the way I am. What I am most happy about is that fact that I am still alive and healthy.
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@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there jules... yes being alive and healthy is one thing we can celebrate or be happy with...thank you for the comment... its nice to hear that though your single you still feel happy... God bless... have a nice day...
• United States
16 Jul 09
If the right man has not found you go fined him.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there... but how will i find him? thank you for the comment...have a nice day...
• United States
16 Jul 09
It is easy when you look you will not fined but when you stop you will drop on it.
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
well, if you want we can get to know each other here.lolz just kidding, i dunno about you not getting a boyfriend, but i guess i have similar reasons that my family doesn't understand that i need a partner too. sometimes my mom would ask silly questions like at what age am i gonna get married? +30? never talk about it again. but my main for not having one is that i have not fallen inlove yet.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
hello there.... wow! you have also experience what im experiencing at the moment...there are some who likes me, some say they want to court me but same as you.... still haven't found that somebody.... although i have had boyfriends before but... sigh.... hope you understand what i mean... :o( are you from LETRAN COLLEGE? A VARSITY? thank you for the comment.... have a nice day... sorry for the late response...
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• Philippines
23 Jul 09
How come varsity comes out of your mind. yeah, varsity guys are like masculine type. they have too...to win the game.not doing good recently.
@Flikker (34)
• South Africa
16 Jul 09
That question is not raised much. I am 31 & believe that some people just are not ready (or not made) for the responsiblities attached with being married. Being someone that tends to shy away from social gatherings & is by choice cold & distant, being married to me would be a desolate experience. So why subject someone to a lifetime of misery. One has to remember that your actions have a direct impact on the feelings of those close to you. Look at the program "Cheaters", should people like that be allowed to influence your daily life? Gloomy things aside, we are also not cast in stone & we can change. Bhabytart one thing I have noticed & is that women use gestures more when trying to convey feelings of affection. Unfortunately men are generally oblivious to this form of communication, we respond best to direct communication.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
hello there... yes... ones action would affect or even change a person.... direct communication?hmmm..... does this mean i should to do the first move to be notice by others that i like him? isn't that awkward? thank you for the comment.... enjoy your day...
• South Africa
17 Jul 09
It is awkward so you have to decide if it is worth it making your feelings known. Just think for a moment, do you know what the other person is thinking? Probably not. For all you know the other person might be thinking the same thing & you will never know unless you make the first move.
@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
17 Jul 09
Well you know, bhabytart, you won't get a knock at the door by Prince Charming singing, "True Love or You Give Me Fever," you have to go out and present yourself. If you do I'm sure it won't be long before you will have that Prince Charming knocking on your door. There are plenty of boys with the same dreams as you. Good luck and good hunting.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
hello there.... wow!!! you got me there! ouch! you have a point..... prince charming will not go straight to my door and knock....i just hope that this somebody will notice me... i'll wear clothes with striking color! lol.... thank you for the comment... have a nice day...
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
16 Jul 09
People don't realize how this question can sound. Don't let them pressure you into feeling that you are any less of a person simply because you are single. I am divorced and have been single for years...wouldn't change it for the world. I love living on my own. I get bugged all the time about finding a man to live with or getting married again.....Sorry but NO!!! My cousin got married last year for the first time. She was 50. She is beautiful and just chose to take her time....develop her career. Her goal was not to get married....she just stumbled across the right guy for her. I think if you just live your life in a way that you are happy, you will find someone...not to make you happy but to share your happiness with.
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
I also think that always, my classmates and my acquiantances are married and already had children. What can I do if I'm not attractive to men and I'm upset to some people who asked me why I'm not yet married. For now I'm 26 and I haven't had any relationship and I don't take it seriously if this is my fate to stay single forever I accept it. I don't want it to be burden in my life I don't mind it anymore. I think it is much better to stay single than to have a relationship and to me married. It is complicated and it needs responsibilities. I want to live my life to the fullest and I want to find myself for now.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there.... i would also accept if i was meant to be single.... i just don't like people asking the same question again and again... and telling me things about how nice it would be when you are married...sigh.... hope you understand what i mean... thank you for the comment... have a nice day...
@danilliam (278)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hehehehe thats ok.you will find a boyfriend. i dont ask self that question cause im very young to be marrying.im still in school.i have 3brothers and sisters to help take care of.i not have a boyfriend this time.=) i had one when in high school but now in college, no one.hehehe good not to let what other person always say to you get inside your head.if you really want boyfriend,you will find one sooner or later.and get married=) those other people only need to wait when you are ready and not force you to be marrying. goodluck=)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
your much welcome.happy to make you feel light=)
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there... thank you for that nice words.... it lightens up the load a little bit.... well.... study hard... i pray you finish college.... take care!!!
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@daliaj (5674)
• India
16 Jul 09
Usually people don't ask this question to a person directly because they think that it is too personal. In my country, it is considered that it is the responsibility of parents to find partners for their kids. So, everybody will ask only parents and not the respective person. My parents have heard the same a few times, and I have seen that it made my mom very upset.
@daliaj (5674)
• India
16 Jul 09
Yes, parents find the life partners for thier kids. If the kids doesn't like the person, they have the option to say 'no'. In some villages, olden days, that was not there. Kids were forced to marry whoever their parents selected. Parents always looks for money and family and not the preferences of the kid.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
hello there... oh!!! parent find partners for their kids? like arrange wedding? hmm... what if the daughter or son doesn't like the other person? thank you for the comment... have a nice day...
• United States
17 Jul 09
I get asked that question alot and it makes me mad too. I want to be married and have kids but its like impossible to meet people. I think that because its so easy for some people to find boyfriends or girlfriends they think that everyone is so luck and that something is wrong with you because you havent had that luck. I have a friend that just doesn't understand what I mean when I say its hard to meet people cause she is the type that the minute she breaks up with some guy she'll meet another one down the street and be in a relationship again. I just dont have that type of personality just to date someone cause I want a boyfriend. Half the guys my friend dates she isn't even attracted to them she just wants a boyfriend. Im really hope the saying Good things come to those who wait is true and I hope I dont have to wait to much longer :)
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
hello there.... hmmmm... well every person is different isn't it? maybe we are late bloomer..... don't worry we will have that time to bloom and be radiant as others... thank you for the comment. have a nice day... sorry for the late response...
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• Philippines
17 Jul 09
I am not married yet because it's my choice.it is my choice not to get married yet because I want to enjoy my freedom.I have a lot of learning and growing up to do.I have a lot of dreams to achieve,so I have to work on them while I still can.I decided not to get married to save myself from complications of a relationship.I am still learning to love the most important person in this world - ME.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
hello there.... yes! that is another important thing! to love ones self. we can not love others if we do not love our self, isn't it right...its not always "i love you" but there should also be "i love my self" thank you for reminding me about this... thank you for the comment. have a nice day...
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
Hi there bhabytart!Ü I have not encountered such question because i am only 20 years old. Thirty years is very young and you should not hurry yourself when it comes to getting married. How come you do not have any boyfriend? How about posting a picture here. Or maybe one of your friends like you but you don't like them. Maybe you are kind of "choosy" when it comes to having a partner. Anyways, i hope you could find your man! God bless!
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
20 Jul 09
hello there..... i had a boyfriend before but at present i dont have... choosy.... hmmm... i dont know.... yes there is somebody that i know who likes me a lot and yes i dont like him... but what can i do i really dont like him..thank you for the comment... well i do hope also to find the man that God has created for me... thank you. God bless also....have a nice day...
@meyows (438)
• India
16 Jul 09
I couldn't find for myself because I have much higher expectations about him.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
oh! i see.... but you do want to get married someday.... well i do hope you would find the right person... he finds you too... same as for me... i'm not getting any younger... have a nice day....
@dex1007 (556)
• Malaysia
16 Jul 09
so true meyows. I totally agree. especially since i love to read romance novels. i have this great paragon image of this perfect man. hahahaha.
@smileonstar (4007)
• United States
16 Jul 09
Hello... I married when I was 20 and between my time, sometimes I feel like there is no reason for us to get married cuz we fought so bad during the first two years. I still with the same man and may be the rest of my life. It took me so long, yes soooo long to make my man to understand me well... he is not that good yet but I can accept what he got now. Sometimes, a good man is right next to you but you just ignoring him. i mean you never put your attention out there... that's why. it is ok to get marry later but make sure you find the right one... otherwise you will end up with tear and pain
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
hello there... i have in relationship before(boyfriend)... and yes! i end up with a lot of tears and a lot of pain.... i know nobody is perfect but i want somebody whom will love me and understand me as me.i want also a person whom i can love and understand...(hope not only in my dreams...) lol... thank you for the comment.. enjoy your day...
@kayedanda (1850)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
me and my partner have lived together for almost three years now, and we always get that question from those who know that we are not married. i say, why hurry? marriage is a permanent institution that you don't just go into because people are asking you to. and as for you, i feel where you are coming from. i have aunts who are past 30 and who are constantly being chided for not being married at such an age. seeing them, i know that they are happy with their lives and not hurrying on finding the right guy. so that's what you should do. enjoy your life as a single woman and take the time to find the right guy.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
thank you for the encouraging words.... i try to take the time and enjoy me being single.... have a nice day...
@eichs1 (1934)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
I used to answer that with "I am not yet ready. I still have to earn for the future." Then that line gets repeated too many times so I changed it to "I am still looking for the right person." Then after some more years, and this is what I am using now, I resorted to "No one is ready to marry me yet." A few more years and I might answer them with "I am happy being single" or "Some people are meant to be single" or maybe a blunt "I'm tired looking and I'm getting tired answering such question" or a sarcastic "Don't you have any other question to ask?". Whichever line I will use later, I'm sure anyone who will ask such question will not find me smiling.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
hello there...yes questions like that wont live us....also maybe because there are people who just cant keep their mouth close or minding their own business. thank you for the comment. enjoy your day...
• India
16 Jul 09
bcz girls need only cashh
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
16 Jul 09
excuse me?!!! i think money is made to help us people... and everybody used money for everyday living... how about you? dont you need cash? i think you have the wrong thinking about girls.... i think try not to generalized girls as the same as the others.....
• United States
16 Jul 09
I also get asked this very same question and it tends to make me feel sad as well. I try to stay positive and just say I havnt met the right one yet. Dont be to hard on yourself seriously I am and im sure plenty of others are in the same boat. Beind single and dating is tough this I know. I just try to keep a positive attitude.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
hello there... i will try to be positive as much... thank you for the comment...enjoy your day...
• United States
16 Jul 09
Sometimes i ask myself same questions too. I think that everybody experienced same things. I hope that you can find your Prince soon, and have an awesome marriage like you always dream.
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
hello there... oh!! when that day comes! it would be true! that dreams do come true!!! it feel like heaven...... thank you for the comment.. enjoy your day...