Every year on August 7, a number of countries celebrate Singles' Day – is an informal holiday dedicated to unmarried men, unmarried women and everyone who is not in a serious relationship. It also has a second name – «Day of Singles» or «Day of Lonely Hearts».
It is believed that Singles' Day traces its history back to China –, a country that is a leader in overpopulation and is forced to solve demographic problems. But there it is celebrated on November 11 and has its own traditions. And since not only in China people want or can have a family, and there are many single people in different countries, it is not surprising that there are plenty of people around the world who want to celebrate Singles' Day.
Although most of society negatively perceives «bachelor life», the realities of life show that modern men and even women, unlike their ancestors, are in no hurry to tie the knot. They prefer a career, study, freedom to a – family... Therefore, the purpose of the – holiday is to show that being a bachelor is not necessarily bad or lonely. After all, this period can be a reason for personal growth, self-development, having fun and creating new acquaintances.
It is no secret that among successful and accomplished people in their field there are many free and unmarried bachelors. This situation is explained in different ways. Firstly, the institution of marriage no longer plays such a big role in society, and, secondly, many consider the – family an obstacle to a successful business career (especially women). Modern gadgets and technical devices help a man arrange his life and organize order in his house. Women also do not always dream of marriage, and the status of a single mother does not frighten representatives of the fair sex.
Women also don't always dream of getting married... (Photo: Zemler, licensed from Shutterstock.com)
Some value freedom and independence, some are waiting for the prince /looking for the one and only, some are in search, some have no time yet... However, psychologists warn that convinced bachelors have many «skeletons in the » closet, which determine their attitude towards the opposite sex.
Therefore, today's date – is not just a holiday (or grief) in honor of one's loneliness, it is an occasion to comprehend one's own achievements, make plans for the future, taking advantage of freedom of choice. This is a kind of opportunity to celebrate your independence and individuality, but as – there are a lot of options. You can spend time with close friends or in good company in nature, go to a cafe or restaurant, visit exhibitions or a cinema, play games or do what you love. If you are single – celebrate this holiday with pleasure. After all, perhaps next year he will no longer have anything to do with you…