105. The stigma of being single
The Psychology of your 20s
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Psychotherapist Alison Abrams on Single Shaming and Society's Expectations
Alison Abrams, an amazing psychotherapist, explains that single shaming negatively judges those who are not in a relationship. This judgment is often implicit, with phrases like 'you must be so lonely' or 'you better get a move on'. Society expects people to conform and be in a relationship by a certain age, assuming that single individuals are missing something and must be unhappy. A study by match found that 35% of single people are told they'll find someone soon, reinforcing the stigma.
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