I hate the terms "spinster" and "bachelor".

I hate how many people see "spinster" as somewhat negative. It's not something to be ashamed of. I grew up in a traditional, Christian home. Both of my parents are Virgos. I can go on forever with reasons why I've come to the conclusion over and over that marriage and kids is not for me. I can't fathom why anyone would see being a spinster as negative.<br><br>On the other hand, I despise the term "bachelor". I think that men are FAR less likely to settle down or even date than women are, yet society thinks of the term "bachelor" as positive. It's like, what? Are you going to be single forever? Think about all the opportunities you miss out on because you can't commit to anyone? That term has been whitewashed. It just makes me sick thinking about it.<br><br>I see nothing wrong with choosing to be single. I don't see how society thinks that it's the right thing to do to criticize people who choose to be single. It's not like I go around sleeping with everyone. I don't have a problem with relationships or even people who choose to be in an open relationship. I just don't think that I want to be in a relationship. I've tried it. I've had two long-term relationships, and I have concluded that I am not relationship material. It's not like I am a bad person or a narcissist or anything. I'm just not the type of person who can maintain a long-term relationship. That's it.<br><br>I just think that it's unfair how, if I choose to be single, I'm a spinster. If a man chooses to be single, he's a bachelor. I'm going to go ahead and get a cat and just be the crazy spinster cat lady. Anyways, rant over.