The shocking effects of being SINGLE

Reasons why being single not only sucks, but is a terrible idea

SATC’s Carrie Bradshaw declared that being single meant that you were “pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be and who you want to spend it with.” But I totally disagree. If you are in a relationship and thinking of dumping your other half then make sure you read this first before going through with it. If you are single, then we suggest that you close your eyes, because we take a look at the negative effects of being single. So forget the fun and games; being single is totally rubbish.

It gives you time to think about you
We all like to think about ourselves every once in a while, and yes, we can be utterly selfish. But who wants to really have the extra spare time. All you end up doing is thinking about your flaws, whether you have any personality or personal issues, why you’re really single again, why your relationships fail, the debt that you have, and the weight you’ve gained. You realise that Bridget Jones’s worst fear will possibly happen to you; you will end up dying alone and half eaten by Alsatians. It’s enough to make anyone grin and bear it on the relationship front.

It’s not good for your professional life
So you though that being single meant that you could focus on work and climb the professional ladder? Well, if you do choose to spend more time there, it’s likely colleagues will pass you work; because of course “you are already staying late”. You will end up doing irrelevant work for other people that will get you nowhere. Not only that but you now have nobody to vent your frustrations at after working hours and you may just let something slip to colleagues or friends which could have negative effects.

Domestic discord
Not only do you go home to an empty house, but what exactly is the point in cooking a lovely meal when you have nobody to share it with. There is nobody to watch TV with and decision making and responsibility falls solely on you. And then of course there is the fact that sex becomes a one man affair! It’s a pretty solitary existence as you are left to our own devices to fill the void.

You have to endure the dating game. Again
Your friends may tell you that there are plenty more fish in the sea, but what they don’t tell you is that the majority are losers and all the eligible bachelors have been snapped up. The minefield of dating disasters that you will endure coupled with the wrong choices is enough to wear anyone down.

You actually ruin your friends’ lives too
Not only does a breakup impact your life in many ways, but the decisions you make can actually influence your friends. Believe it or not, but when a couple breaks up or divorces, your friends and family are 75 per cent more likely to break up as well. It’s as though you have set the ball rolling. Now watch the domino effect begin!

You experience withdrawal similar to drugs
Studies have found that the buzz and feel good high that we get from relationships and being in love, is as addictive as drugs. Drugs stimulate the part of the brain that is responsible for enthusiasm and reward, and if someone is shown a picture of someone they are in love with, the same parts of the brain are activated. That’s great when you are in the relationship, but when you become single; you then go cold turkey and suffer the withdrawals.

You actually become poorer
Now; if you are in a relationship and also have a shopping addiction, then we advise you to look after that relationship well so as to avoid a breakup. Why? Because gay men (in my case) are actually poorer after they become single. Say goodbye to fancy restaurants and the lavish life because you will be counting your coins and scraping enough together for a roti canai or nasi lemak.

There are physical side effectsScientists have found that when a person experiences the distress and pain of a broken heart, the reaction is similar to a trauma to the brain and body. Other physical effects that we endure include muscle seizures, depression and worst of all scientists think that depression can increase the severity of arthritis, osteoporosis and cancer. There is also a 58 per cent increase in death rate among those who are single.

Till then..