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I was just wondering the same thing before I read your post.
I've been asked a few times since my divorce, but only by little old ladies on line in the supermarket. We'll start a conversation and kids and marriage always come up early. When I tell them my status, they get this look of concern on their faces, as if the world will fall if I don't spread my seed.
I would think Americans as a whole are more restrained, more careful with invasion of privacy issues, than many other countries. Add to that the fact that society still views unmarried women as "losers", while viewing unmarried men as "playboys".
Really? I never saw any trend that said unmarried women are losers, more like fastidious choosers.
Geesh, people can make something out of nothing. Sounds like the guy was just giving you a compliment and possibly was nervous of how to put it and said it wrong.
People need to stop over analyzing every silly little thing. Why is this even a topic.
I agree...a compliment, but he's also trying to figure out what your flaws are. Certainly there MUST be something wrong with you if you aren't married
Hey, the guy isn't this or that or trying to figure this out or that out, and he has no "agenda" or "ulterior motive" or any of this stuff. If there has to be a lable put on the guy, he just finds sweaty women beautiful.
it's nosey because it's a question. he could have said i can't believe you're not married.
Really? That's basically what he said, but without the compliment. I still think she is overanayzing it. He might even like her and was just hitting on her and it came out awkward. It's still not a big deal, no matter how you put it.
If anything it can be construed as a bit nosey, because maybe he is generally curious as to why someone he deems is so good looking is single. People ask these questions all the time to people. I still think it's overanalyzing things a bit. Any question or inguiry towards another person regarding anything can be construed as nosey.
Really? That's basically what he said, but without the compliment. I still think she is overanayzing it. He might even like her and was just hitting on her and it came out awkward. It's still not a big deal, no matter how you put it.
If anything it can be construed as a bit nosey, because maybe he is generally curious as to why someone he deems is so good looking is single. People ask these questions all the time to people. I still think it's overanalyzing things a bit.
no its not a big deal, but it is nosey. he's not her best girlfriend to discuss that sort of thing. they arent even friends. its awkward.
So I went outside today to give my lawn guy his check for the month and while we were talking about how the drought has affected the lawn he suddenly blurts out "you're so beautiful, why aren't you married?"
WTF?
(background info) This guy has been taking care of my lawn for two years. He's married with grown kids, or maybe one still in high school. English is not his first language.
Is it any of his business? I wasn't even sure how to respond. I have answers I'd give if I was on a date, but this took me by surprise. I just said something like, thank you, I almost got married but things didn't work out, and I'm happy with my life the way it is.
btw, at the time, I was dressed in running clothes, hair pulled back, and kinda sweaty.
Strange
I believe it's cultural. Taking into account the European family-oriented mindset...the question was both compliment and curiosity motivated.
Precisely what sierraAZ posted.
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