15 Clever Responses to "Why Are You Single?" 

Sometimes people ask annoying and very personal questions. How do you respond when someone asks why you are still single? Members of a prominent Internet forum had many answers to these probing questions.

Some of the responses were sassy, some were witty, and some were just honest.

15 Clever Comebacks to People

It stands to reason that someone trying to find “the right one” in the last few years might also have a long hard road. You could wait six months if you had to replace a car part in the previous two years. When asked why they were single, one person responded, “Supply-chain problems.”

We Had Trouble Finding Toilet Paper Too

Keep Things Simple This answer is the classic response to any nosy question. When asked why you are still single? Just say, “Why not?” Users pointed out that it flips the script and puts the responsibility to answer on the questioner. Suddenly, the heat is on them.

A simple reply to this “off the charts level of rude” question is this: because I only meet people like you. It forces the person to question what kind of person they are when confronted with their rudeness. They deserve that burn.

Look Who’s Talking

Honesty Is the  Best Policy You may not be interested in turning the tables. Instead, you may like to be honest about what kind of prospect you are. In that case, say, “Because I have raging personality flaws that I’m unwilling to work on.” No fibs are necessary!

So you just got asked the question that is only slightly less intrusive than your family asking you when you will get married. You need a comeback quickly! Here’s one for you. “Just lucky, I guess!” It’s guaranteed to catch them off their guard.

Surprise!

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