“You’re too pretty to be single”
“You’re too pretty to explore life” Of course nobody would use those words. How about “You’re too pretty to take time for yourself, to do what you love, to work towards your dreams, to explore new interests” Chances are you won’t be hearing those words either. But there is a phrase I’m sure every single girl over the age of 25 has heard more times than they can count: “You’re too pretty to be single.” I understand this is meant as a compliment. It’s always irked me. First of all, I’m not a piece of merchandise sitting on a shelf. The fact that I am single has nothing to do with my desirability. I’m personalising this, but the message is true for anybody – if a person is single, it doesn’t mean they are less than desirable. In fact, I have a lot of respect for people who don’t NEED another person as validation to their own identity. Being single isn’t a bad thing. I was married for 12 years. I got married quite young …
