Is it normal to feel weak when people ask why you haven't got a gf/bf?
Ok, this has been bugging me for ages, I need some feedback.
I haven't been in a relationship for about a year now, and the last relationship I had didn't last very long. I should also say I'm quite happy being single. Recently colleagues at work have been asking me why I haven't got a girlfriend. I try to explain to them all sorts, "I'm just not with anyone at the moment" etc. My work colleagues I can deal with - but recently my friends and family have been on to me. I recently bought a golf gti and my friend said to me, "Now that you have a new car you can get a girlfriend". My Mum said to me, "John, you need a girlfriend, why haven't you got one? You can even find them on the internet now". It seems to be getting worse though, a colleague of mine the other day said very loudly in front of all my other work colleagues, "Why don't you have a girlfriend, is it because your gay or because you're so weird no girl will go near you". Everyone was staring at me and I just felt ashamed, and I never feel ashamed for being myself. - I didn't know how to reply. I'm quite a confident guy and I'm usually pretty clutch and tact, but I felt quite bothered by it and dare I say it, quite upset by it. It's like they expect me to admit something really weird about myself or something.
Love to hear your thoughts x