What to do if you're single-shamed

Being single is often seen a failure to many who have no qualms about voicing out their often uninvited opinions. Photo: Freepk

Despite the obvious advantages of being single – independence, enjoying solo activities or trips that you love, focusing on your personal development, etc – people who aren't coupled (married or in a relationship) are often seen failures to many in a world of couples. And, worse still, are those who have no qualms about voicing out their often uninvited opinions about your status.So, what do you do when you are “single shamed” or made to feel incomplete or flawed just because you don’t have a partner?

StarLifestyle asks Malaysians from all walks of life to share some of their personal methods to respond to being shamed or questioned about their relationship status.