singles, single life

Where do you have the best chance of running into someone single? According to the most recent population numbers from the US Census, that would be (in order) California, New York, Texas, Florida and Illinois. You’re least likely to find someone truly single in the states of Wyoming, Alaska, Vermont and, our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Most singles clink drinks in metropolitan areas. And although there are slightly more available women than men nationwide, the opposite sex match-up varies by age.

Single? How much are you like the other unattached members of the singular nation? Married? How well do you know your single friends?

1. “Parasite singles” are most likely to be found:
  1. Living at home in Tokyo, Japan
  2. In your neighborhood sports bar
  3. At a lecture on “How to Marry a Millionaire”

The answer is (a). “Parasite single” is the moniker used in the media to describe the increasing number of single Japanese women who live at home with their parents and forego marriage.


2. Look around. Are you and your friends delaying marriage until:
  1. Early 20s to mid 20s
  2. Mid 20s to late 20s
  3. Late 20s to early 30s

The answer is (b), according to the US Census.


3. The phrase “never-married” could refer to the following individuals (check all that apply):
  1. Single
  2. Co-habitating
  3. Annulled
  4. Single Mom
  5. Engaged
  6. Single Dad
  7. Friends with benefits
  8. Single parents

You should have checked all of the above.


4. You’re more likely to be married if you’re:
  1. Hispanic
  2. Caucasian