WHY ARE THERE NO SINGLE PEOPLE HERE?

Johnny_Castle

I've noticed that an unusually high number (I'd guess over 90%) of the members here are either married, engaged, or have a bf/gf (serious relationships).
From what I've seen in the actual world, this number is much closer to 50% maybe 60%...Am I missing something? Do you guys agree with my observations? What are your thoughts? Why are there so few single people here?

rita27ny

umm why does that matter?

Johnny_Castle

umm why does that matter?

It's not a life changing inquiry I'm just curious

Kilter

perhaps, as counter-intuitive as it seems, married people or people in relationships are more likely to be trying to do something about fitness and weight control?

meeko_meerkat

There's a whole group of single people on here lol --> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/282-single-peeps

insane4train

It's been proven most people gain weight after they get married. Unconsciously there becomes less of a desire to stay in shape. You've already found your mate.

ShrinkingChelle

Weird observation, minus my friends that I know in person I dont know which of MFP friends are single..

rita27ny

It's been proven most people gain weight after they get married. Unconsciously there becomes less of a desire to stay in shape. You've already found your mate.

that's very interesting! i'm single so never thought of that.

jeremycatrett

basically because relationships make you fatter, and everyone here is here to lose some Lbs. So theres a high probability that the people who are here to lose weight are also in relationships. haha.

Celiamariec

Although I do not find a reason in why that would matter... I have noticed that also. lol Married people let loose and don't stay in shape?! I am sooo just kidding. I however, did let go and gain weight while engaged. Now that I am no longer engaged and single, I found the motivation to get healthy. I have reasons that have nothing to do with being single, but it is a small factor.

ruby_red_rose

I am single and I have noticed that most folks are married here.

Generalle

I'd noticed that too. Maybe they're out living it up and not worried about diet and exercise!

SergeantSunshine_reused

I have seen a ton of single people here! And many guys I wish were single. Bahaha jk xD

queenpushycat

That's true.... a lot of them are younger than me... and they already married with children!

Well, I'm considered......... complicated. lol...

CaptainGordo

I've noticed that an unusually high number (I'd guess over 90%) of the members here are either married, engaged, or have a bf/gf (serious relationships).

Pure speculation. That could only be based on the segment of the population that you have observed, and assumes that they were telling the truth. :laugh:

From what I've seen in the actual world, this number is much closer to 50% maybe 60%

As of 2010, 43% of all Americans over the age of 18 are single, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

http://articles.cnn.com/2010-08-19/living/single.in.america_1_single-fathers-single-mothers-single-parents?_s=PM:LIVING

Johnny_Castle

Weird observation, minus my friends that I know in person I dont know which of MFP friends are single..

usually the first words of their about me section are "I'm married with 2 kids" etc etc

woou

eh, we're not allowed to hit on anyone here anyway. y'all gotta take that off MFP. :laugh:

Alison__

I'm more single than ever before so I've noticed that too, although it doesn't really bother me

AH2013

I gained 2 1/2 stone after I met my husband!! Too many dinners out and cosy dinners in with too much wine, haha!

And then BOOM, you suddenly realise you look like the back end of a bus and promptly join MFP!! :laugh:

heybales

Because in general it takes someone with a longer life experience to recognize they need this service.
And since this may be a more drawn out process compared to fadish quick fix, takes a married person with quality of patience.

Just a couple wild ideas!

nickymaire

think about....single people need to look hot to get some...

i was nice and thin before getting in a relationship....so was my bf hahah... now we are both on mfp.

taso42

capriciousmoon

Did I get married when I was sleeping again? :noway:

I'm single forever! I'm trying to lose weight because I'm free to do whatever I want and look however I want without having to worry about another person's preferences.

channyrussell

because people get comfortable when their in relationships and let themselves go a bit sometimes:).

insane4train

think about....single people need to look hot to get some...

i was nice and thin before getting in a relationship....so was my bf hahah... now we are both on mfp.

BINGO

Johnny_Castle

ROFL!!!!!

ohnuts14

Hmm, I never thought about it, but just about all of my friends on here really are either married or in relationships. Interesting observation! I don't know, but it makes for an interesting inquiry to ponder on. :P

4thehardman

because despite the media, magazines and fashion world, many men like themselves a big bottomed girl!!!

queenpushycat

because despite the media, magazines and fashion world, many men like themselves a big bottomed girl!!!

I hate being big bottomed girl Because I can't buy a decent size jeans!! *cries*

And nobody likes me... lol

fionarama

I think its quite an interesting point as I am so much more focused now I am married than before when I was a 30' something singleton. I think I was using so much energy worrying about various useless males, and worrying about being single, that I just could not focus on achieving my fitness goals. Now I don't have anything to worry about so I am able to focus on it .
It is a catch 22, as had I been more focussed when I was single I probably would have looked better and found it easier! And found it easier being single if I had been more focused on something other than finding Mr Right!

knight_owl

Yeah I've noticed that as well. There's probably more single people on here and they just don't post as much.