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105. The stigma of being single
The Psychology of your 20s
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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