Societal pressures surrounding marriage often fuel negative perceptions of being single, creating undue stress and stigma for those who haven't followed traditional relationship paths. Meanwhile, gay men may encounter challenges in forming healthy long-term relationships due to societal prejudices, lack of legal recognition, and historical marginalization, contributing to a higher prevalence of singlehood within the community.

In this episode, we’re exploring the joys of embracing singlehood, finding happiness in solitude, and navigating the journey towards self-love while overcoming the societal stigma and pressures of single-shaming.

Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/102-lets-normalize-being-single-and-happy/id1619338054?i=1000655531047

Additional Resources:
Single Person
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_person

How Many People are Single in the World? Answered 2024
https://www.iusw.org/how-many-people-are-single-in-the-world/#:~:text=There%20are%20approximately%202.1%20billion,at%20least%20a%20bachelor's%20degree

What Single Shaming is and How to Respond If Someone Does It to You
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/love-sex/relationships/a32142296/single-shaming/

'Single Shaming': Why People Jump to Judge the Un-Partnered
https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220405-single-shaming-why-people-jump-to-judge-the-un-partnered

Gay Promiscuity Statistics
https://medium.com/@neuropsychology/gay-promiscuity-statistics-partners-45fc370c0ca5

The Effect of Sexual Orientation on Singlehood: Evidence from the Greek Cultural Context
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0191886921005298#:~:text=Finds%20that%2C%20homosexual%20people%20were%20considerably%20less%20likely%20to%20be,people%20of%20other%20sexual%20orientations.&text=Finds%20that%2C%20homosexual%20men%20but,people%20of%20other%20sexual%20orientations

57% of Single Adults in U.S. Not Looking to Date, Survey Says
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/02/13/for-valentines-day-5-survey-findings-about-singles-from-pew-research/?sh=25ecc76f288e

Normalize Being Single in Your 30s as a Healthy Relationship Status
https://nicole-skyler.medium.com/normalize-being-single-in-your-30s-as-a-healthy-relationship-status-75817f785443

Reasons Why You Need to Embrace Singlehood
https://mblwrites.medium.com/reasons-why-you-need-to-embrace-singlehood-3375cc905d9d

How to Embrace Being Single
https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-embrace-being-single

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