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Why More Singles Are Choosing to Stay Single, Even When Love Comes Knocking

A survey of nearly 5,000 singles found many are happier, less stressed, and more confident outside a relationship.

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The romantic comedy version of this survey would end with all 5,000 respondents finding love. The actual version is more like: thanks, but I already have plans.

The 15th Annual Singles in America Study, conducted by the Kinsey Institute, surveyed nearly 5,000 single adults across the U.S. and found that one in four would turn down their perfect match if that person showed up tomorrow. They’d rather stay single.

Then there’s this: about 61% said they sometimes wish they didn’t have to be so independent all the time. Fair. Being happily single doesn’t mean you never get tired of handling every little thing yourself. Sometimes you just want........

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