Things You Shouldn't Say to a Single Person

1 "Don't be so picky."

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She deserves the best guy out there for her, no matter how long she's been single. Telling her she's being too picky implies she needs to lower her standards. Don't make her feel bad for dismissing a guy who lacks the qualities she's looking for.

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2 "You're looking in the wrong places."

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There's no such thing as the wrong place. Be it a bar, online, or at church, she can find someone anywhere if the situation is right; giving such advice may discourage her from being open to different possibilities.

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3 "You're too intimidating."

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Whether it's because of her job, her education, or her looks, telling her she's intimidating translates into "Take it down a notch." She is who she is and there's zero reason to hide any part of it to find a mate.

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4 "Don't chase the guy."

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Unless she's in high school, there are no longer rules when it comes to dating. If she wants to be straightforward (or even play hard to get), it's her prerogative.

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5 "Your time will come."

It's not reassuring, even though that's probably your intention. Plus, it makes it seem like everyone else has found someone and she's just waiting her turn. Instead, cheers to how awesome she is, taken or not.

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6 "Don't wait too long."

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Bringing up time, eggs, biological clocks, or age is a surefire way to stress any single person out. And don't EVER utter the words "ticktock." EVER.

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7 "As soon as you stop looking it'll happen."

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Wow, I bet she's never heard that before. First of all, this implies that she's spent every waking moment of her life actively looking for someone, which just isn't true. Secondly, you are not the master of universe so you really have no idea that if she stops looking she'll find someone. And thirdly, there's nothing wrong with taking proactive steps to meet someone, be it online dating, etc.

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8 "Being single was the best! I miss it."

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Hey, your heart may be in the right place, but this isn't what your single friends want to hear. Because let's face it, if you really think hard about it, you'll remember the struggles, self-doubt, heartache, and moments of loneliness. And would you really give up your significant other to get back in the dating game?

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