The Disadvantages of being a Single Man

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Tuesdays With Ed

Tuesdays With Ed

Күн бұрын

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@Erik-the-Southern-Viking
@Erik-the-Southern-Viking 22 күн бұрын
Ed, you're Bang-On with a couple of points here: When I was in a Corporate job it was made ABUNDANTLY clear to me that the reason I wasn't getting 'Promoted' was that I was single & considered 'Emotionally Unstable'. The other thing: the guys from the Office would have Backyard BBQ's on the weekends & I'd NEVER be invited.... "Oh, Erik - Um Yeah.... You'll be the Odd One Out..." Here the last one that'll make you laugh: Monday morning 'Sales Meetings': the Boss says " Steve - what did you do in the Weekend? " "Yeah I Coached my Kid's Little League, Boss". "Tom - what about you..?" "Yeah Boss I hosted my kids Birthday..." "Erik - what about you?'. "Oh - just went out to a Singles Bar & Hooked up with a Beautiful Woman & spent all Sunday with her in my Bachelor Pad..." Suddenly the Boardroom Went DEAD QUIET, and absolutely NO ONE was Happy for Me.... (or themselves!)
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 22 күн бұрын
Ha! I love it.
@citycrusher9308
@citycrusher9308 9 күн бұрын
@@tuesdayswithed 4:14 - ''single men aren't as healthy as married men'' - Do they include divorced men as ''single''? If they do, that is your explanation to the lack of health of single men
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 9 күн бұрын
@@citycrusher9308 Good point.
@subspace666
@subspace666 21 күн бұрын
it makes sense that employers would like married men better, people with dependents are more likely to tolerate bs then a single men.
@1977TA
@1977TA 22 күн бұрын
Being single has no disadvantages as far as I'm concerned. I'm speaking from personal experience. I'm enjoying the freedom I have to do what I want when I want and the only problems I have to deal with are my own which are easily manageable. There is no one around nagging me and positioning herself to take half of what I own in a divorce. The only person I answer to is me. I love the peace and quiet that comes with living alone. I can read a book or do other things I enjoy without being disturbed. Being able to be at peace with yourself and enjoy your own company is crucial in not feeling like you need someone else around you all the time in order to be happy. Men who have not learned how to be content in their own company or divorced/widowed men are the ones who view being single as a disadvantage. They feel lonely because they have become accustomed to laying beside their partners in bed and everything else that comes with living with a woman. When she is no longer in the picture suddenly the bed feels empty. A sense of loneliness creeps in. I sympathize with these men and I totally understand why they feel that way. My advice is use the time you are alone as an opportunity to find peace and contentment with yourself. You want to get to a point in your life where companionship is a choice not a need you can't live without.
@caribbeanbound8357
@caribbeanbound8357 22 күн бұрын
you have a point, but it can also be looked at that single men just get accustomed to being alone. No different than how men in relationships get accustomed to being with someone. I am married and used to live alone. I still enjoy my alone time. But you also cant deny the feeling of being with someone who gets you and makes your life better by uniting as a team. Ill take that over singlehood. every side has its good and bad whether single, dating or married tho. Its just all in what makes us happiest. so thats what we choose
@1977TA
@1977TA 22 күн бұрын
@@caribbeanbound8357 Being content with your own company/accustomed to being alone is what everyone should practice first then choose companionship on their terms. That way if you end up alone again it won't be difficult. It's like the saying you have to love yourself first before you can love someone else.
@caribbeanbound8357
@caribbeanbound8357 22 күн бұрын
@@1977TA agreed
@shorgoth
@shorgoth 21 күн бұрын
I've been single for a long time now, was with someone for a while but it never get passed the engagement phase, we were both messes, her more than me in many aspect. Anyway, I felt happy living with myself until I hit 40, then it started to dawn on me that I would be forever alone from that point on, that's where it struck a cord and loneliness caught up on me.
@1977TA
@1977TA 21 күн бұрын
@@shorgoth When we leave this world, we can't take anyone or anything with us. All we'll have is our soul, spirt, lifeforce, or whatever word for the disembodied self you like. This is why it is so important to be content with being alone and being able to find peace in your own company. There isn't a reason to feel lonely in my opinion because being alone is the default. The relationships we build with other people are secondary.
@JohnCrombossiery-p7v
@JohnCrombossiery-p7v 22 күн бұрын
I don't have a problem with it as much as non-single people seem to.
@hinkhall5291
@hinkhall5291 21 күн бұрын
This is a real disadvantage nobody talks about: if you work somewhere with a bunch of rich chad execs, you are seen as weird if you are single and are excluded from meetings with older, rich, powerful, and usually married people. There is this perception that you are less than. Why would this matter? Well it matters cause usually the best paying jobs and opportunities are acquired through networking. But if these people don’t see you as worthy that isn’t good.
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 20 күн бұрын
Exactly Right. Thanks for your insights.
@richardross7219
@richardross7219 23 күн бұрын
I lost my wife 7 years ago to a tick bite. It was 2 weeks before our 39th anniversary. Marrying the right person is great but, now days its too risky. When women are talking about starter husbands, that he has to keep her happy all of the time, and in many cases her friends convince her that she can do better. The real divorce rate for marriages now is over 70%. They say 50% but that is weighted to the older married people. Divorce is a leading cause of male self deletion. I loved my wife and miss her but, I now have no stress in my life and it is nice in that aspect. Nice video. Good Luck, Rick
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 23 күн бұрын
I noticed two men who lived across from my mom.Their wives passed away in their early 40s and both of them never remarried. Both lived to be over 90. Thanks for your input.
@MrAlexStoryteller
@MrAlexStoryteller 21 күн бұрын
I can confirm it's disadvantageous being single, regarding work prospects. When in one's 30ies applying for a job, the fact that one isn't tied up, may have made the potential employers consider the candidate before them won't stay long, as he may seek a partner elsewhere. I never realised it was a draw-back but it is, especially in non-big cities
@nobody46820
@nobody46820 21 күн бұрын
O.K. Out here in reality in 2025, how many corporations are having any kind of gatherings of any sort? Especially ones that "require" you to bring a +1? 🤔
@Wolffur
@Wolffur 23 күн бұрын
Honestly, the advantages of being single get better with time. Look at those who "Have someone" Are they at peace? Are they always having some type of strife or stress because of their girlfriends or wives? Are they effectively held hostage by the threat of divorce? Are they being bled dry by the expenses of dating, having children, or divorce court and alimony?
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 23 күн бұрын
My best friend is happily married but I do notice he puts up with a lot of drama from time to time. Thanks for your input.
@caribbeanbound8357
@caribbeanbound8357 22 күн бұрын
I'd take marriage to a good woman and having kids over being alone and dating. I was lucky enough to find a good woman to raise a family with. sure there are bad times and kids aren't cheap, but its worth every penny so far
@GoodVideos-ry5ie
@GoodVideos-ry5ie 22 күн бұрын
I don't agree that the drawbacks are greater when older. I am not attracted to women my age and I have no need to socialize with middle age women. When you are older you have more freedom to pursue your passions. But if you are use to a woman cooking and cleaning for you, I can see why you may have an issue. I am use to taking care of myself and have for most of my life. Sure, women come and go, but I don't depend on a girlfriend and frankly as I grow older I don't see much upside. They offer very little in my opinion.
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 22 күн бұрын
Very good points. Thanks for your input.
@ricardocruz7811
@ricardocruz7811 21 күн бұрын
Great content man!
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 21 күн бұрын
Thanks much.
@FairladyS130
@FairladyS130 22 күн бұрын
Problem with the concept of having someone in the hard times is that often in the hard times that someone seeks greener pastures. Basically if you are single you have to be self sufficient but participating in a sport or hobby that involves others is a great counter to that. True love is the best but that is becoming rare with the risk factor increasing.
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 21 күн бұрын
So true. Thanks for you insights.
@shorgoth
@shorgoth 21 күн бұрын
I've been single for a long time now, was with someone for a while but it never get passed the engagement phase, we were both messes, her more than me in many aspect. Anyway, I felt happy living with myself until I hit 40, then it started to dawn on me that I would be forever alone from that point on, that's where it struck a cord and loneliness caught up on me.
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 21 күн бұрын
Don't feel bad. I came close to getting married also and same thing. We were both a mess and both chickened out on it. That was around 30 for me and I just never met or was the right one for somebody.
@eyeopener2703
@eyeopener2703 21 күн бұрын
It's like advocating that eating in a Michelin restaurant is better than doing it at a hot dog stand, problem is there's not too many restaurants around.
@rod7177
@rod7177 22 күн бұрын
Number 10 (Household burdens) resonated with me. I have this landline where I've forgotten the code to retrieve messages. I have online access to the manual, which I hope will address the issue, but I keep putting it off. A partner might well have addressed this. Same with the electricity tariff I'm on. I need to contact the provider and get a better deal!
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 22 күн бұрын
I forget codes, passwords, where did I put my keys...oh crap, I'm turning into my parents....
@williammartinez3883
@williammartinez3883 22 күн бұрын
It's real simple,,,if you have a good woman. Enjoy life,,if you don't have a good woman,,enjoy life,,if you are rich enjoy life if you are poor enjoy life,,if you are beautifully enjoy life if you are ugly enjoy life!!!!!
@jmask30
@jmask30 22 күн бұрын
The Eagles said it best a woman can’t take you anywhere you don’t already know how to go
@ripvanwinkle2002
@ripvanwinkle2002 22 күн бұрын
here are some peace quiet less arguments doing as you please no nagging being able to enjoy time with your friends without explain when and where and who you get to spend all the money you make how you see fit you can bring home any piece of trim that catches your eye and still live alone by the next morning yep definitely tons of downsides to living single
@niconine268
@niconine268 22 күн бұрын
Thats the big thing. Being with the right woman
@malthus101
@malthus101 22 күн бұрын
1. No morning blowies 2. No one to make you sandwiches 3. No one to clean the toilet 4. No one to sweep the floor 5. No one to do the shopping.
@GhostBuster-c9z
@GhostBuster-c9z 21 күн бұрын
If you can get a women to do that for you without paying her please tell us how.
@bonefishboards
@bonefishboards 22 күн бұрын
I feel really lucky to be in my situation. YMMV.
@funkyfaris
@funkyfaris 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for your input. My thoughts to that topic: To think that someone can “have” another person is fundamentally wrong. People are not possessions, and you can’t own them like furniture. In my opinion, men shouldn’t feel they must be with someone just to fill a perceived need. Instead, focus on becoming comfortable living life on your own terms. Believing that you need another person to feel fulfilled often leads to unhealthy relationships. Ask yourself why you feel this need, trace it to its root, and work on resolving it rather than seeking a romantic partner as a fix.
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 21 күн бұрын
Well said, thanks for your insights.
@UCPDeltaDesertNightCamo2026
@UCPDeltaDesertNightCamo2026 23 күн бұрын
U get sick easily
@tuesdayswithed
@tuesdayswithed 23 күн бұрын
I've noticed that when I'm ill it takes me longer to recover simply because I have no help. It's a real disadvantage.
@mr.joshua204
@mr.joshua204 22 күн бұрын
The only disadvantages of being a single man, is that you dont have a woman to love..thays prettty mjch it
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