20 Stupid Things Women in Relationships Say to Women Who are Single
August 30, 2009 by Angelita DeBois
Published in Dating
I’m in a relationship. We’re happy most of the time. The drama level is low; he says nice things to me on occasion and doesn’t cheat. He’s sees a future for us and we discuss it often. So, I’m in a good, healthy, loving relationship. I have friends, girlfriends, that aren’t in relationships. They sometimes ask for advice: or more truthfully, I give unwelcome advice on how to have a relationship.
I was lying in bed just before I started to write this and thought…that’s just plain stupid. I remember when I wasn’t IN a relationship and the advice I got from women that were …unhelpful (to put it mildly).
So I’ve compiled a list as a way to atone for my unsolicited advice. I admit I’ve been stupid and unhelpful. To all my single female friends out there: I’m sorry for saying the following things.
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You’re trying too hard. The right guy is out there for you.
To be told this by a friend is like hearing you are some sort of wild man stalker, hunting your unsuspecting prey.
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You don’t need a man to be happy.
A little condescending? Try a lot. The friend giving this advice is usually the one deliriously happy with Mr. Perfect while you’re stuck with Mr. Perfect’s distant cousin, Shiftless Joe.
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Have you tried going to church? There are some great single men there!
Yeah…right.
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Sometimes I wish I was single; you can do whatever you want.
Yet the friend who says this stays in her relationship. Not exactly leading by example.
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I have a great guy I want you to meet.
Question: if he’s so great, why aren’t YOU dating him? Answer: because he’s a loser.
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You’re too picky.
Excuse the woman who actually wants a man that she can be around without getting nauseous.
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He wasn’t good enough for you anyway.
And you didn’t tell your friend this before…why?
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Your standards are too high.
This is very stupid of women to say to one another. Your friend should be glad you have standards…and not ridicule them. Would she like it if you brought around the smelly guy from the subway that said your hair looked yummy? Nope.
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Whatever happened to boyfriend X? He seemed like such a great guy.
Ah, rehashing the failed relationships of your friend’s life is always helpful. The pain, the humiliation…nothing like it in the world.
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I never liked boyfriend X. I knew he was bad news the first time I met him.
Such strong feelings are never related when it could have done some good…like before that guy steals your friends TV and laptop.
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You just date the wrong guys.
Duh.
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You can’t rush a thing like love.
Double Duh.
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He’s not that ugly. Besides, it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
Like your friend can’t draw the line at men who are hunted at night by angry mobs.
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If I were you, I’d give him another chance.
There should be a definitive text on how many chances a person should get…or maybe a point system. If he steals your car, that’s 10 points and automatic breakup but for a 4 point offense, like not calling for 2 weeks, he gets another chance.
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Some people are just meant to be alone.
Maybe, but does it have to be your friend? If so, why is she even talking to you?
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You make things way too complicated.
No, they just are.
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Have you tried counseling?
Because your friend might meet a cute doctor perhaps?
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There are a lot of fish in the sea.
But there is no motion in your friend’s ocean.
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My relationship is not that great (when it really is).
Sure. Thanks for giving your friend pity.
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I never had your kind of problems finding a man.
That’s because you have big boobs.
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August 30th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Hahahaha…nice article and I can see or hear everyone of these.;)
October 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am
This was good, hilarious, memorable, informative for stupid but caring friends. Great concept.