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Why do some people make excuses that they are too busy for a relationship or use college as an excuse?

My friend is 27 and hasn't dated in 5 years. She had plenty of time to figure out herself and she has been single long enough. I tried to hook her up with guys or tell her a guy is intrested him her. She turns it down and said she will date when she is ready. I was so dissapointed because there was a guy I told her about a year ago that would give her dad his blessings. That could have left her with a wonder future together. I told her to let me know when she is ready. She never does. She always does this and plays games. I understand she has school but she is only a part time student. She is just making excuses and using school as an excuse. I don't know if she is taking summer classes but she has done it long enough. I know she has a lot of assignments to do right now but she should use college as an excuse. She is going to miss out on wonderful guys even it may lead to marriage. I just want her to be happy. Is it because she is autistic doesn't mean she can't have a real relationship. I think she is scared. She is three years from being 30 and she needs to start thinking about if she wants to get married of have children. Time is ticking. Her brother is 33 and so am shocked that he has no girlfriend. But my friend is a woman and no body especially a woman should end up alone.
She said straight up that she is happier single right now but honestly I think she is scared. I don't believe her. Nobody is happy single.
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butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
Actually, that's were you're wrong. I know some of the happiest people that you will ever meet and they happen to be single. Sometimes it isn't an excuse, having a relationship or dating someone to them is just not a priority right now and you can't make someone date if they choose not to. I can understand wanting to focus on school. I don't think it's an excuse at all. She'll find someone on her own terms and at her own pace. If she says that she's not ready to date for any reason, don't help her or try to hook her up with someone. That's only going to annoy her and make her not want to talk to you eventually. Telling you what I know from personal experiences.
@butterfly1013: Well she did sound pretty annoyed when I tried to hook her up and stuff. I was trying to help.
butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
@BigDana27: Sometimes when people think they are helping they aren't and I know your heart was in the right place, but this is something that you're going to have to try to let go. Focus on you. If she's not ready, she's just not ready. I imagine that she is annoyed everytime she looks up someone is trying to hook her up with someone when she has probably told them a million times she's not interested. She will be eventually, but she will let you know when that time comes. Stop trying to force it on her.
@butterfly1013: I haven't been trying it hook her up in a year. I just gave up.
butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
@BigDana27: Good. It takes time for people to want to get out there. Even years. She may just be happy or at least content with being single. Lot's of people are. Just give her time to figure things out for herself. It's never to late to find love no matter how old you are.
@butterfly1013: I guess you're right. But the best time is when we're young. What if her parents want grandchildren. I'm sure they want to.
butterfly1013 · 26-30, F
@BigDana27: It's not about what her parents want or what you feel like she should have. It's all up to her. She knows herself better than anyone else possibly could.