9 myths about being single
The American Association of Single People predicts that by 2010, 47.2% of adults will be single
More than 48% of American households are headed by unmarried members. The American Association of Single People predicts that by 2010, 47.2% of adults will be single. Being single doesn't mean being single, and being a holiday couple doesn't guarantee happiness either. Let's dispel some myths!
Myth 1: Singles feel lonely at Christmas.
Truth: No more than anyone else. This is a projection for people who fear "being alone on vacation", for fear of the unknown.
Myth 2: Singles must be invited to a party.
Fact: Contrary to popular belief, singles are very popular at Christmas and we generally get a lot of invitations. If you want us, we love to be invited, but we prefer it because you love us, not because you think we need them.
Myth 3: Singles don't know what to do on vacation.
Truth: On the contrary, we are used to actively planning our social lives, good at creating choices and used to making unilateral decisions. We are professionals!
Myth 4: Singles are available to do certain social tasks while celebrating the holidays.
Truth: We love to be loved guests. We don't like being mentors among the bulls - called to get people who don't go at each other's throats. If you don't love your family and friends, why us? "Can you come and help Aunt Edna?" Not an invitation.
Myth 5: Singles are available for some physical errands while celebrating the holidays.
Fact: This is not an invitation: "These are John's in-laws and I want to impress them. Can you come over and help with the appetizers?" As a best friend, yes; As the only working guest, definitely not.
Myth 6: Singles are incompetent, strangers.
Fact: On the contrary, most of us possess highly developed emotional intelligence skills; That's why we get 'Save Us' calls! strangers? That's about half of the adult world now. Take a look again!
Myth 7: If one person is not part of a couple, or doesn't spend Christmas with a couple or family, they will be miserable.
Truth: Come on. Is it awful to celebrate Christmas on a cruise to the Caribbean and come back relaxed, tanned and relaxed?
Myth 8: The only "happy" way to spend the holidays is if you are a couple or part of a family.
Fact: If so, half the articles online this time of year wouldn't be about how to handle annual holiday dinners with relatives, and the divorce rate in the US wouldn't be 50%.
Myth 9: Singles have no "where to go" for the holidays.
Truth: Where are we going? We have everywhere to go! I loved my years as Mrs. Santa. I am now on my way. I am thinking about Germany this year. There are so many places to go, I can't decide!!
In fact, I have so many great ideas for Christmas alone, if you're stuck, I'll give you a free training session.
