Bella Depaulo The Washington Post

A pile of studies stands in defiance of the stereotype of the selfish single person. Single people are more likely than married people to help friends, neighbors and co-workers with rides, errands, shopping, housework and yard work. They're also more likely to offer advice and support. When aging parents need help, they are more likely to get it fr...

Single people routinely feel stereotyped. What is wrong in staying single? Why label them?

A pile of studies stands in defiance of the stereotype of the selfish single person. Single people are more likely than married people to help friends, neighbors and co-workers with rides, errands, shopping, housework and yard work. They're also more likely to offer advice and support. When aging parents need help, they are more likely to get it fr...

Single people routinely feel stereotyped. What is wrong in staying single? Why label them?