There was no singles problem until singles got so single-minded that they stopped wasting time with anyone ineligible. Before that, it was understood that one of society's main tasks was matchmaking. People with lifelong friendships and ties to local nonprofessional organizations did not have to fear that isolation would accompany retirement, old age, or losing a spouse. Overburdened householders could count on the assistance not only of their own extended families, but of the American tradition of neighborliness. .Judith Martin
About This Quote
Those who cannot find a decent mate to marry, should not complain about the state of the singles scene. The reason for this quote is because people complain about how hard it is to find someone to marry. They don't like the fact that they have no choice but to date and settle down with someone who isn't right for them. It's much easier to meet someone in the real world than on a dating site.
If you are single, you need not fear loneliness or being alone for the rest of your life. It's not so bad being single because you have friends and family who are there for you whenever you need them.
Source: Common Courtesy: In Which Miss Manners Solves The Problem That Baffled Mr. Jefferson
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