why not married?

People often ask why I’m still single, with the same urgency as if it’s a national emergency. It’s as though my lack of a spouse is throwing the universe off balance! From my tailor to my aunts, colleagues, and even the vegetable vendor down the street—everyone’s deeply invested. My mom? She gets teary-eyed anytime a relative asks about my non-existent wedding plans, as if their question might magically conjure up a bride. And don’t even get me started on the baby announcements—cue the tissues every time!

Then, of course, there’s the detective work. People ask about my so-called “flaws” like they’re cracking a case. Some even wonder if I’ve got a secret lover hidden somewhere, as though there’s a queue of people desperate to date someone as “extraordinarily average” as me!

Honestly, I’ll get married when I feel like it—or maybe never. I’m a shy guy, and I value my privacy. Relationships are delicate, and I’ve learned it’s best not to air them out for public discussion. We all have our own journeys, and mine just doesn’t involve a wedding right now.

If I do ever get hitched, it’ll be a quiet, small affair with just close family. And yes, I’ll announce it to the world—after I’ve descended from my fortress of privacy. Until then, I suggest everyone finds something else to worry about. Clearly, my singlehood isn’t holding up anyone’s life!

~August 21, 2022