Is this a turning point? This Valentine’s Day, more people than ever before are without a romantic partner. And some do not want that to change.
Rise of the singles NOT looking for love
Is this a turning point? This Valentine's Day, more people than ever before are without a romantic partner. And some do not want that to change.
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Today is Valentine's DayOriginally a Christian feast day honouring St Valentine, 14 February is now celebrated as a day of romance in many cultures. . It is a day known for love, romance, flowers and lots and lots of pink hearts.
But some people are choosing not to join in. Some 35% of the UK population is single and the figure is on the rise.
Many of these single people say they are happier that way. Both men and women without partners tell researchers they feel more free single. They can focus on themselves, their hobbies or their career.
More and more celebrities are choosing to live a single life - or, as Emma WatsonA British actress, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. puts, to be "self-partnered".
In fact, people who live alone can actually be less lonely than people in relationships. Sometimes, when people get into a relationship they spend less time with friends and other important people.
But staying single is not all fun and games. One study found a single person in Britain will have to spend around £10,640 more a year than an averageTypical or usual. couple.
Others point out that some people feel they are not single by choice. Researchers have reported on a rise of men without romantic partners who also have not found friends. Many of them report being lonely - and in some extreme cases, people fall in with the incelShort for involuntary celibate, the mostly online subculture defines itself as people who are unable to get a romantic or sexual partner despite wanting one. movement.
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Is this a turning point?
Yes! The number of people who are choosing to stay single is growing. In the future, most or even all of us will choose not to take part in romance.
No! Most adults are still married - and lots of single people are still looking for a partner. There is no reason to think that everyone will want to be single in the future.
Valentine's Day - Originally a Christian feast day honouring St Valentine, 14 February is now celebrated as a day of romance in many cultures.
Emma Watson - A British actress, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Average - Typical or usual.
Incel - Short for involuntary celibate, the mostly online subculture defines itself as people who are unable to get a romantic or sexual partner despite wanting one.
Rise of the singles NOT looking for love

Glossary
Valentine's Day - Originally a Christian feast day honouring St Valentine, 14 February is now celebrated as a day of romance in many cultures.
Emma Watson - A British actress, best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series.
Average - Typical or usual.
Incel - Short for involuntary celibate, the mostly online subculture defines itself as people who are unable to get a romantic or sexual partner despite wanting one.