Seven Types of Singles- Which Are You?

44% of U.S. adults are single, and 27% of adults live alone. (Source- census.gov) If this trend continues, soon, the majority of our population will be single.

Here at Relationship Coaching Institute we have a positive attitude about most aspects of human experience, including our slogan that Being Single is an Opportunity, Not a Disease!

But not all singles are alike, they come in different flavors such as-

1. Temporarily Single- actively seeking a partner and in between relationships

2. Recently Divorced/Widowed- recovering from loss and not ready for a relationship

3. Frustrated Single- wants a partner, not able to find one and gives up

4. Passive Single- wants a relationship but not actively seeking a partner

5. Single But Not Available- self-perception of being single and desires a lasting relationship,
but “hooking up” to get needs met

6. Busy/Distracted Single- absorbed in being a single parent, career, school, etc and doesn’t
have time or desire for partner

7. Single by Choice- no desire for a partner, being single is a conscious permanent lifestyle choice
for many reasons, including-

“Been there, done that, don’t want to do it again”
“Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?”
Ascetic or other religious/spiritual reason
Loner
Values independence more than couplehood
Polyamory/alternative lifestyle that doesn’t lend itself to cohabitation
Celibate/asexual
Financial reasons
Aging
Health

If you’re single, which are you?

If you’re a coach for singles, how do you help the different types?

Here’s the recording of a stimulating panel discussion of guest experts exploring the (apparently) complex world of being single in today’s world. Enjoy!

**Guest Panelists for this Program**
Marcela Veron Soulful Love Intuitive www.embodyyourlove.com	Cary Valentine Relationship Coach www.caryvalentine.net	Tereasa Jones, MS ADHD Relationship Coach www.coachedliving.com
Karin Flodstrom, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist www.drkarinflodstrom.com	Catherine Garrett Transformational Life Coach www.meandmypassions.com/	Rosemary (Rosie) Hirst Life/Relationship Coach www.rosiehirst.com

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