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The World Hates Single People, Let’s Face It
I am straying from my usual pep-talk type writing today because I had a ‘semi-rant semi-opinion’ thought.
I always knew that the world was not made for singles. See I have been single longer than I have been in relationships but I was happy being in both statuses.
So I am not one of those belittling relationships or love.
During my single phases, whether in Mauritius, UK, France or Canada, there was always that feeling. I brushed it off because I could not put a finger on it. (or I started dating again, you know what they say:blind in love).
Until I did….it is called malaise.
The way I can describe it now is: being invited to a party, then the hosts start to make you feel uncomfortable so that it is your cue to leave.
But in this circumstance, where do we go? In hiding? I refuse.
The backstory
Yesterday , in a packed coffee shop, I managed to get a tiny space in the corner, one where you make yourself small in wait for a seat to free up.
A woman comes up to me and said: “hey I am leaving, would you like my spot?”. So generous.
