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12 Lies Women Tell Themselves About Why They Are Single Or Not Married

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If you're a woman who's ever wondered why you're single or not married, you're not alone. In fact, there are a lot of women who tell themselves the same lies about why they're not in a relationship. Here are 12 of the most common lies women tell themselves about why they are single or not married:

I Know Why You Are Still Single: 12 Lies Women Tell Themselves About Why They Are Single or Not Married

by Min Jin Lee

4 out of 5

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1. I'm too picky.

This is one of the most common lies women tell themselves. They think that they're too picky and that's why they can't find a good man. But the truth is, there's nothing wrong with being picky. In fact, it's a good thing. You should never settle for less than you deserve. If you're not happy with the men you're meeting, then keep looking. There's no shame in being picky.

2. I'm not good enough.

This is another common lie that women tell themselves. They think that they're not good enough for a good man. But the truth is, you are good enough. You are worthy of love and happiness. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If you believe that you're not good enough, then you'll never find a man who will love you for who you are.

3. I'm too independent.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of commitment. They think that they're too independent and that they don't need a man. But the truth is, everyone needs someone to love and be loved by. If you're too independent, then you're missing out on one of the best things in life.

4. I'm too busy.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of getting hurt. They think that they're too busy to date and that they don't have time for a relationship. But the truth is, you can make time for anything that's important to you. If you're too busy to date, then you need to re-evaluate your priorities.

5. I'm not ready for a relationship.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of commitment. They think that they're not ready for a relationship and that they need to wait until they're older or more mature. But the truth is, there's no such thing as being too old or too immature for a relationship. If you're not ready for a relationship, then you're not ready. But don't tell yourself that you're not ready just because you're afraid of commitment.

6. I'm waiting for the right guy.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of getting hurt. They think that they're waiting for the right guy and that they'll know when they meet him. But the truth is, there's no such thing as the perfect guy. Everyone has their flaws. If you're waiting for the right guy, then you're going to be waiting forever.

7. I'm afraid of getting hurt.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of commitment. They think that they're afraid of getting hurt and that they don't want to get their heart broken. But the truth is, everyone is afraid of getting hurt. But if you let your fear of getting hurt control your life, then you're going to miss out on a lot of great things.

8. I'm not a priority for men.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're feeling insecure. They think that they're not a priority for men and that they're not attractive enough or interesting enough to be loved. But the truth is, you are a priority for men. You are beautiful and intelligent and you have a lot to offer. If you believe that you're not a priority for men, then you're going to push them away.

9. I'm not good at dating.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're afraid of rejection. They think that they're not good at dating and that they'll never find a man who wants to be with them. But the truth is, dating is a skill that can be learned. If you're not good at dating, then you can learn how to be better. There are plenty of resources available to help you.

10. I'm cursed.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're feeling hopeless. They think that they're cursed and that they'll never find love. But the truth is, there's no such thing as a curse. You are not cursed. You are worthy of love and happiness. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

11. I'll never find someone who loves me for who I am.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're feeling insecure. They think that they'll never find someone who loves them for who they are. But the truth is, there are plenty of men who are looking for a woman just like you. You just need to be patient and keep your heart open.

12. I'm meant to be alone.

This is a lie that women often tell themselves when they're feeling hopeless. They think that they're meant to be alone and that they'll never find love. But the truth is, you are not meant to be alone. You are worthy of love and happiness. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

If you're a woman who's ever told yourself any of these lies, then it's time to stop. These lies are holding you back from finding love and happiness. Believe in yourself and your worthiness of love. And never give up on your dreams of finding a great guy.

I Know Why You Are Still Single: 12 Lies Women Tell Themselves About Why They Are Single or Not Married

by Min Jin Lee

4 out of 5