Do you think it is unusual to be single at the age of 20?

Philippines
June 21, 2009 9:37pm CST
Since I was born, I never experience having a girlfriend. And I never experience being busted by a girl because I never courted a girl. But there are time wherein having a girlfriend comes to my mind. People say that I should have a girlfriend because I will be turning 20 by the end of July. Do you really think it is unusual if I will still be single at the age of 20?
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18 responses
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
Of course there is nothing wrong with you. You are 20 years old and you are young. Everyone has different rate when it comes to development. Maybe you haven't reach the point to want to be in a relationship. And when you do, go and take risks. Never be afraid to try, or to ashamed to ask a girl out. You have to remember that all people at certain points in their lives -- get rejected and hurt by someone they care about, but it is no reason to give up and long to be with another. We all have our fair share of ups and downs...So, go live your life. Your first relationship may not be your last...because you are young and still has lots of growing up. Don't fret though, always remember that whatever you encounter, whether it may be triumphs or trials, there are always lessons to grab and learn from. Don't live a life of too many regrets because that won't be a pleasant life to live with. Take the risk...learn...enjoy.
@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
22 Jun 09
Don't beat yourself up with this concept. There is no rule, or no law which said that you must dating someone at the age of 20. You follow what you want to do. If someone laughing at you about this, just ignore them. You do what is best for your happiness, not others.
@Hucheng (163)
• China
22 Jun 09
Objection! I think,a normal person at his age of 20 should enjoy his love life with a lovely girl,of course you guys who have different opinions maybe say love isnt the only happiness in your life , but if you dont have your love at your twenties, you will feel upset about your stupid at your fourties.
• United States
23 Jun 09
No, it is not unusual at all. It is, however, unusual to be single at the age of 40 or older because by then, you really should have someone.
• United States
23 Jun 09
Are you kidding? There are 40 year olds that are still single. Age has nothing to do with it.When you are ready, you will find a girlfriend.There is no rush . And being with someone isn't the thing you should be pushed into doing.When you are ready, itr will happen. Take Care.
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
29 Sep 09
Hey, Don't worry, I am about that age and I also don't really have a girl friend right now. But I think I am driving my parents crazy, they are keep on pushing me to also try and find a girl friend, but I will wait a few more months. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
@bmc616 (23)
• United States
23 Jun 09
Ohh no it is not unusual, I just turned 20 Last week and I have never had a boyfriend or been in a relationship or anything. I'm just the type who's waiting on that special someone and well yea I want a boyfriend but then sometimes its like nah it can wait. Don't beat yourself up because of the teens or people these days that have had boyfriends or girlfriends at the ages of 11 and up....it means we are special and waiting is a good thing....Taking our times we got a whole life ahead of us for love and all that.
@Jimeous (858)
• New Zealand
22 Jun 09
I was married at 20, and considering how that turned out, I was probably much better off being single. There is no need to rush into a relationship, but if you find yourself feeling a little lonely, then start hanging out with your friends more.
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
22 Jun 09
Dude you are possibly even better off that you are still single. I wish I had all the money and time I wasted partying and chasing women when I was your age. I would be a lot better off. Don't sweat it man. You are only 20, and there are A LOT more things you need to be working on in your life. I wish I could turn back time and go back to 20 again. Take some advice from someone who has been there. Spend your time and energy working on your education and working on getting your career going. Work on getting some money in the bank and work on laying a solid financial foundation for your future. I wish I had spent more time working on these things instead of wasting my time partying and chasing women when I was 20 years old. Just for the record, and so you don't think I am some elderly dude trying to lecture you, I am only 31 years old myself. It hasn't been that long ago that I WAS 20. Spend your time working on the things I have mentioned to you above. The girlfriends will come along when the time is right...
• United States
22 Jun 09
Not unless your curious about other avenues but no if someone told that had not dated a girl in their twenties I would not think too much about it and assume you were busy with cars, school or a job. I do think you should start immersing yourself in situations now so you can learn from them and what you want. But thinking about it I would have to say that there must be a reason you have not found at least one girl and I can understand why people in your life would keep bringing it up. Its like a rite of passage--call yourself a 'man' thing, but do what is natural for you and don't force it but certainly let nature takes its course and don't fight it when it happens. There is many situations I let go when I was younger and can't help looking back and wondering 'what if'
@Sherka (82)
• Jamaica
22 Jun 09
Its not unusual to be single at 20, i am single and i'm almost twenty, there is nothing wrong, its your choice.
• Malaysia
22 Jun 09
I don't think it is unusual to be single at the age of 20 and there will be a time when you will find that special one and then you will not be single anymore.It is not good to be doing what people say and find a girl.But finding a girl will not be a good thing sometimes because that is not true love and sometimes we find our loved ones at times we never expected.
@eLsMarie (4346)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
i really don't think that it's unusual... for me, it's only a matter of choice. maybe there are certain reasons that made you decide to not still engaging yourself in a romantic relationship...
• United States
22 Jun 09
I don't think that it's unusual if you are happy the ways things are now. Maybe, you should speak up when people say these things to you. Do you want to start dating or are you just bothered by what people are saying?
@zearah (5381)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
hmmmmmm it's normal and never been unusual at the age of twenty still alone no boyfriend/girlfriend. age is not the basis to have it or to stay with oneself. it's a matter of choice. happiness anyway is not limited even if you're not with any opposite relationship. enjoy here and good luck!
@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
It is not unusual to be single at 20 but it is unusual that you haven't had any relationship with a girl before. Most of the boys out there would have at least one serious relationship or at least have tried to be involve in one. But I guess you should try to be in one soon. Nothing wrong really if you get hurt because that is part of growing up. The pain will make you a better and stronger person if you can manage to overcome those.
@magojordan (3252)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
No it is just normal to be single at that age. I think you're still young and being single shouldn't be a problem. You have a lot ahead of you and if you think that a girlfriend is not yet part of your priorities then it's okay.
@JOIEMARVIC (2335)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
No it is not unusual to be single at 20. So waht if your single? You are not left alone in the world. The youth maybe so liberated nowadays but that does not mean that single teenagers or single young adults do not exist. Being single is a choice. If your happy being single, then stay single as long as you want or until you bump into with the right person. Do not engage yourself in a realtionoship for the sake of having a relationship. Realtionships are emotional investment. Do not involve yourself into one when you cannot face the probable effects on investing emotinos and feelings in a relationship. When your 30 and you still do not have a girlfriend,well, I guess you can say that its somthing unusual. But your young, enjoy your youth.
• China
22 Jun 09
at 20 age, i was alone, till now, 29years old. I met a girld in this period, but we parted after 4Months, just because of my POORNESS. but i don't hate anyone. bacause that i am really poor. In my live environment, no money, no gf, and no happiness.