Single, 35, no kids: what does society think?

If you are 35 and still care "what society thinks" the answer is a resounding "UR a Loser" (or in modern vernacular "looser").

Otherwise, no problem.

Flagpole wrote:

Insecure about my standing wrote:

I'm single, never married, and no kids. Age 35. I work full time and run recreationally. Running is my primary hobby. I've never married, and don't see myself ever doing so.

So...how does society view me? Loner, loser, perv, what?

Society as a whole is unfair and unforgiving. Generally speaking, if you are a man, society views you as an immature man-child not wanting to grow up. If you are a woman, they view you as sad; a person who has not yet found what they (society) assume you're after.

Marriage and/or a family is not for everyone, my brother. There are more and more like you all the time and more of society who is accepting of your choice all the time.

Bottom line is that if you are happy with your situation, then who cares what "society" thinks?

This coming from the author of the real man thing! You're a jerk, Flagpole. Get bent.

You are only 35. I am willing to bet you some serious coin that you will be married with kids by 45. A single 35 year old man with marriage issues is pretty much the norm these days. I think society views you as typical.

The guy is 41

The OP could have married and had children by now.

Was it revealed the OP was a man, or did everyone just assume?

ex-golfer wrote:

The guy is 41

Exactly.

Drew Peacock wrote:

Was it revealed the OP was a man, or did everyone just assume?

What's the likelihood that a single 35 year old female question whether society considers her a "perv?"

Insecure about my standing wrote:

I'm single, never married, and no kids. Age 35. I work full time and run recreationally. Running is my primary hobby. I've never married, and don't see myself ever doing so.

So...how does society view me? Loner, loser, perv, what?

Go read the "Need advice...wife wants a divorce..." thread. You're doing GREAT staying single, no matter what society thinks.

In marriage, the man takes ALL the risk. ALL of it. If at any point she decides she wants out, you're screwed, bigly. From a pure risk management perspective, marriage is a HORRIBLE deal for a man.

teenage wasteland the fake one wrote:

This coming from the author of the real man thing! You're a jerk, Flagpole. Get bent.

This is hilarious. You have been sitting there stewing over this for 4 years and now comes your rebuttal? Why don't you just say "well the jerk store called and they're all out of you". Great rebuttal, just 4 years too late. As for someone staying single until 35, whatever works for you (six years later).

Society wrote:

Personally, I view you as a tragic waste of space. Your parents put a lot of work into you and have nothing to show for their efforts. Sad. Just sad.

But seriously, you will probably die a lonely old man. I will die somewhat younger, penniless and broken after being henpecked and burdened for decades by a ever increasingly needy wife and family. And I wouldn't trade places with you for the world.

Try taking on the burdens of another human being. You might be surprised how much happiness it brings.

lol at this ridiculous post. screw you you self-righteous dork.

Society doesn’t care to be honest.