Being single is very painful. In our discussion here, I’m not talking about any individual single. I’m only sharing my thoughts as an individual former single with lots of experience and an evidence-based opinion.

Part of the challenge of being an Older Single is that it makes so many of us feel awkward and uncomfortable because we don’t know what to think, say, or do. It’s kind of like that shiva call – do I talk? What do I say? Maybe I’ll just sit this one out.

I’ve found that singles also hate the awkwardness. They wish they were treated like everyone else. After all, let’s be honest, we all have challenges; some are just more public than others. Singles appreciate constructive assistance, but the hand-wringing and crisis-fying (did I just make that word up?) just isn’t helpful. I hope the discussion below will be.