[Korean Culture & Language] Reasons for being single since birth

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With the collectivist mentality, singles in Korea used to have a hard time getting a table at restaurants. 

However, the emergence of the solo economy has opened up new opportunities for enterprises that cater to single customers. Tables for one at restaurants, single-seat karaoke rooms, and gym modules designed for one person at a time are a few examples.

The single-person lifestyle has contributed to a rise in pet ownership as well. 

In 2016, Duo, a popular dating company, surveyed 1,000 unmarried men and women and found that 33% thought marriage was mandatory. It’s less than the 43.2% reported in a 2013 poll. This was because more singles today believe that dating is a ‘wasteful’
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2021/11/703_228650.html?RD

Below is a popular meme titled ‘과학적으로 살펴본 모태솔로에 관한 5가지 사실들 (Five scientific facts about people who have been single since birth).'

http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20160406001078


It is read:

  1. 미혼남녀 10명 중 1명은 ‘모태솔로’다
    1 out of 10 single people is a 모태솔로

  2. 연애와 유전자가 관련이 있다
    Romance has a genetic component to it

  3. 첫 경험이 늦을수록 소득과 교육 수준이 높다
    People who have sexual experiences later in life tend to have higher wages and education levels.

  4. 주기적으로 운동할 가능성이 높다
    모태솔로s are more likely to exercise regularly

  5. 연애경험이 적을수록 자기 만족도가 높다
    People who have had fewer romantic relationship experiences are happier with themselves.


Many studies have found that having meaningful relationships is linked to improved health, happiness, and even longer life. Satisfying relationships not only make us happy, but they also have a long-term impact on our health, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, and avoiding smoking. 

However, there’s nothing wrong with being single. Many 모태솔로 are satisfied and happy with their lives. 

 

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