"I've never been in a relationship.", she said. With shock in his tone he stared at her and said "What! Are you kidding me? I don't believe it."
I agree it's a rare thing these days to be 20-something and to never have dated. But it definitely isn't an essential for survival. While love is a beautiful feeling, it's not necessary that it can be experienced by all.
There could be many reasons for a person to remain single. Not found the right person, too busy with career, other responsibilities to consider, too cynical about 'relationships' as a concept, has a fear of rejection or is just happy and does not feel the need for another person. Reasons could be countless, but the real trouble lies in the way people begin to judge you without knowing those real reasons that has shaped his/her life. Also, does everything around need to have reasons? If yes, is it always necessary for one to share those reasons with the questioner? I don't know. I don't think there's ever just 'one' answer to any question. Also, before you finish answering people's questions, you'll soon be faced with a question that life has for you. A question that can change you, a question that can shake you, a question you cannot ignore, a question you have no answer to. But it's a question that's asked at the right time for all the right reasons.
I agree it's a rare thing these days to be 20-something and to never have dated. But it definitely isn't an essential for survival. While love is a beautiful feeling, it's not necessary that it can be experienced by all.
There could be many reasons for a person to remain single. Not found the right person, too busy with career, other responsibilities to consider, too cynical about 'relationships' as a concept, has a fear of rejection or is just happy and does not feel the need for another person. Reasons could be countless, but the real trouble lies in the way people begin to judge you without knowing those real reasons that has shaped his/her life. Also, does everything around need to have reasons? If yes, is it always necessary for one to share those reasons with the questioner? I don't know. I don't think there's ever just 'one' answer to any question. Also, before you finish answering people's questions, you'll soon be faced with a question that life has for you. A question that can change you, a question that can shake you, a question you cannot ignore, a question you have no answer to. But it's a question that's asked at the right time for all the right reasons.
