A single individual does not have a stable sentimental bond.
Single is an adjective in our language that comes from the Latin term solitarĭus . The concept mentions the individual who neither married nor has a stable sentimental bond . The single person, therefore, is the one who is not in a relationship .
For example: “My son is single and still lives with me,” “I have been single for several months,” “I like the single life: I don't have to explain myself to anyone and I can go out whenever I want.”
In a strict sense, a bachelor is someone who has not married . Singleness, in this sense, is a marital status . In any case, it is often said that someone who is engaged is not single, regardless of whether he or she has not married . The person who married and then divorced is single again, although they can also be classified as divorced or separated .
golden bachelor
To all this we can add that there is also the myth of the golden bachelor or the golden bachelorette . This notion is used to refer to men or women who are not in a relationship and who are very “coveted” ; That is to say, if they wanted to they would have a long list of possibilities in which to find their better half.
What makes them considered “golden” ? Basically, they are very attractive, have a good job, have a high income, own property or show a pleasant character, for example.
At different times, well-known figures such as Tamara Falcó ( Isabel Preysler 's daughter), Evan Spiegel (the co-founder of the Snapchat application), the model Nieves Álvarez , the soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo and the actor Leonardo DiCaprio were mentioned in this way.
There is precisely a movie that revolves around that type of bachelor. We are referring to “Arthur, the golden bachelor” . It is a 1981 romantic comedy, directed by Steve Gordon and starring Dudley Moore and Liza Minnelli .
It tells the story of the only and single son of a wealthy family, who lives in complete comfort and luxury thanks to his parents' income. However, they, tired of his attitude, establish a marriage of convenience for him so that he can inherit the fortune and even increase it. And he will accept the deal until he meets a young woman of humble origins with whom he ends up falling in love.
Different evaluations
Being single is not considered good or bad in itself. For many people, being single allows them to enjoy greater freedom; For others, the lack of a romantic partner generates anguish or sadness. The assessment of being single depends on each individual and is usually linked to age, cultural context and other factors.
It is important to keep in mind that an individual can be single voluntarily or involuntarily . There are people who decide not to formalize romantic ties, but there are also people who find themselves single by force since they want to establish a serious and formal relationship but cannot find the right partner.
Despite the insistence and wishes of our parents and grandparents, modern life increasingly promotes being single to fully enjoy our freedom and have the possibility of fulfilling ourselves professionally. Although many people get married and have children in their early twenties, not all of them can adequately combine their vocation with life as a couple and parenthood, which is why they end up putting it aside so as not to neglect their family.
When marriage becomes an obstacle to achieving one's dreams, then being single seems like a more tempting or sensible option. Of course, given the social pressures regarding relationships and procreation, it is not easy to make the decision to focus on oneself, since this is often interpreted as a sad and selfish attitude.
As mentioned above, being single doesn't always happen by choice , but some people simply don't cross paths with their other half , despite trying tirelessly. On the other hand, we must not forget that many advise not to look for it, but rather to allow life to take us towards it spontaneously.
Single parents must navigate several obstacles.
single parents
When a couple has a child without having established a formal bond, their members are considered single parents . In fact, the mother who must take care of her child in the event of the disappearance or estrangement of the father is known as a single mother .
Single parents must face a series of very particular obstacles , which are not always related to the fact of being single itself. One of them is the contempt of other families , for example, in the school or work environment. Prejudice and gossip can seriously hinder a single parent's daily life, especially when it suggests that their children are not enjoying a full life.
However, as happens in other cases, a superhuman force can arise from the challenge of raising a child without a partner that promotes a perfect upbringing, more complete and healthy than that of many apparently perfect families, where the lack of communication invalidates the presence of one or both parental figures, or constant arguments destroy the emotional life of the children.