A flood must be coming that no single person knows about because everywhere you look people are in pairs.
Couples are taking over the campus of Ball State University, which leads one to mistakenly believe you can't be considered "truly happy" unless you are engaged, are almost engaged or partially engaged.
What the heck is partially engaged you ask?
Well, someone was once nice enough to kindly explain to me that partially engaged is when the guy can't afford a ring, so he promises one in the future and the girl still says yes.
Classy - very classy.
Anyway, it's as though these engaged individuals are members of a secret society that only accepts members with wedding bands or engagement rings. Those who do not own one are outsiders who will be treated with respect and dignity, but still not initiated as members until they possess or give that much needed jewel on the left ring finger.
It's as if being single is a really horrific thing for a person to admit to. One of the first questions people often ask after not talking to you in a while is "Are you seeing anyone special?"
Then when you say "No, not at the moment," a look of pity flashes across their face as they plaster on a smile and say, "Be patient, it comes when you least expect it," They then wave their engagement ring under your nose as though you're a dog and their ring is the Purina puppy treat you just might get.
Fellow singles, resist the urge to scream in their face, "I'm not expecting it ... I don't want it!" Just bite your tongue and believe in your heart that at the moment you have the better of the two worlds.
Is being single really that bad that everyone assumes you are just waiting for this horrible time in your life to end?
No, not at all.
Being single is a time that everyone should go through in their lives. This time is crucial for healthy development and allows people to establish independence. This period also allows you to focus on those people that sometimes get shoved to the back burner when in you're a relationship ... your friends. Not to mention, this is a perfect excuse to be downright selfish.
You are free to do whatever you want without worrying about what your significant other will think. You realize you don't need a significant other to provide happiness, and that happiness can be found within yourself. You have more time for fun activities; you can be spontaneous without worrying about another person and you don't have to worry about another person's annoying habits. And the best reason - you can flirt as you please with whoever you please.
Despite the views to the contrary, there truly is a bright side to being solitary.
So, please don't feel because you are getting to the age where you no longer find ramen noodles appealing that you must rush out, meet someone and get hitched.
Enjoy the single life first. It is a much needed time in your life.
Write to Jessica at jemohr@bsu.edu
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