Why I'm Single

[simplememes]

why i'm single

these assumed relationship movies, well, assume a lot. like you're even capable of being in a relationship, for starters.

how to play:
➬ no rocket science here. your character tells us why they're single. they can...fudge details, of course! of course.
➬ everybody shares their hot take on whether your character's singlehood is deserved or not. you never know, they could even volunteer to remedy the situation!

Comments

Emotionally isolated from others by ability that prevents him from using language like most ppl do

[laryngory]

[Not to mention the physical isolation of being born into a mostly secret society and a prestigious clan within that society. Double the social isolation.]

[mayoninofukucho]

So how do you communicate, then? Do you hold up signs?

[That seems to be the most logical option for him... in fact, he asks as if he expects him to whip one out of hammerspace and write on it at high speed!]

Afraid of commitment, and also afraid that people close to me are in life-threatening danger.

[infinite1ups]

Normal stuff, I guess.

Cassie Cage | Mortal Kombat | OTA

[nutkrusher]

People are intimidated by my aura. I'm just too cool and sexy for them and it makes them feel inadequate.

[takeda]

[ LOL. Internally. Because he doesn't want to die. ]

Is that what we're going with?

Conrad Achenleck | Hanna Is Not A Boy's Name 🦇

[conradachenleck]

I suppose I'm just waiting for that special someone, yanno? Also the fact I have a bit of personal baggage doesn't help. And I'm a vampire, so... Yeah.

Bandou Saburouta | K | OTA

[pettymuch]

Cause everyone goes after the other guys and no one gives me a chance!!

[heterochromeow]

Maybe you're just not that interesting?

Acts like he is aloof but his heart belongs to someone

[outworldcowboy]

That’s my business, though.

[nutkrusher]

My mom said no and so did I.

Cursed literally and metaphorically.

[tunnelled]

[Where to start? Sometimes he is the curse himself. The magnitude of loss they'd suffered could've broken a stronger marriage. But the simple truth, delivered tonelessly, is this:]

My wife left me because I slept with our enemy.

[ichoremia]

Sounds like a self-fulfilling prophecy, to me.

Too focused on painting and being petty.

[redcoral]

[pettymuch]

Doesn't it piss you off when people call you petty?

one man disaster party.

[negativechill]

[ do you really wanna have to worry about your boyfriend jumping into danger every five minutes? like sure, it's for the greater good, but that's GOT to be stressful. ]

[myflexibility]

I actually know a few people like that.

✨ misanthropy ✨

[mistressery]

I'm in my flop era.

It's not very brat of me.

[nutkrusher]

Well, ain't that a skibidi in the toilet?

I'm just not interested!

[weatherchannels]

Besides, I have high standards, and need someone who's loaded.

With money, gold, jewels...

[attempted_purity]

I fit the standard of being wealthy, but what are your other standards, if you don't mind my asking?

Why settle down when there's so much beauty in the world?

[flirtyfox]

love of her life is marrying the woman he knocked up/only sees her as a tool

[dilettante]

All I have to give is my voice, and it is the only thing that keeps us united.

So I will write love songs and hope one day he loves me back.

[padlocked]

[ girl. ]

You ever think about spreading your wings a little? I know we're not exactly in the best position for it, but maybe the risk is worth it.

Most of the other dragons are annoying

[dragonofthelake]

Re: Most of the other dragons are annoying

[crystalbetrayed]

Really? Most of the dragons I've met are pretty alright.

Because I like my back better when it's not being stabbed

[jelliclerats]

I'm trapped with Apollo. It's not like I'll date him

[miniaturegarden]

Gestures at self

[soft_shelled]

[Mutant turtle tends to be a deal breaker for some.]

Being on the run for over twenty years I learned not to trust anyone easily

[hananobooks]

I learned how to care for others for the first time in a long time that having a romantic relationship is something different entirely. I have my crew, my books, and being able to further my research is enough for me right now.

[weatherchannels]

You deserve only the best, Robin.

If anyone ever hurts you and your beautiful heart, I'll personally have the others go after them and make them regret it.

Because I'm unlovable, and casual sex is more fun. Next question?

[cafeultra]

[ Not all of that is necessarily true, Becca. ]

[ichoremia]

No, I say we take a moment, here. To discuss.

Tim Drake | DC

[prettyredbird]

I work late every night, survive off coffee and energy drinks, and learned how to deal with strong emotions from a guy in a leather costume that chases after literal clowns all night.

[pathofvigilante]

Sounds like YOU just need to find someone who works the same graveyard shift, and shares your interest in energy drinks, guys in leather, and clown chasing!

Not too tall an order in Gotham, come to think of it. Surprised Craig's List or whatever we have doesn't have it's own subsection for this. That feels like an oversight, doesn't it?

[ The laughter that trails a little too long. ]

I’m terrified of being vulnerable and letting anyone in.

[seestheglimmer]

[So easy to get hurt.]

Because no one should have to put up with how fucked up my head is.

[ricochetingbullets]

[BPD + psychopathic tendencies = forming attachments really fast while simultaneously not seeing someone as having their own needs and wants and instead just being there for his pleasure.]

A lot of people have trouble with the way I look.

[learningtolove]

[Nevermind that without the claws and fangs he was basically a big, cuddly hamster in appearance.]

[dilettante]

I can imagine how difficult it must be with how you look, people can be so judgmental.

( she chuckles a bit. )

And yet, people romanticize these things in fairy tales. Isn't it funny?

I'll always put the greater good first even before any of my romantic partners.

[metalmanipulator]

[Or so he says...]

[Also available in older alternative version at homo_superior. Let me know which version you want!]

[tunnelled]

( @ younger DoFP erik but whichever's fine )

And when your partner doesn't agree that what you've done serves a greater good? What then?

Anyone I've ever dared to love has died.

[survivalthroughhate]

[He just won't mention he also has attempted to ruin the life of the man he's been fixated on and had a "thing" about for the past thirteen years.]