"I am no one's person": Woman explains what coupled people just don't get about being "chronically single"

Understanding the Struggles of Being "Chronically Single"

TikTok creator Emma (@mainelyemma) has gone viral after sharing her emotional experience of being "chronically single" in a world designed for couples.

"I am no one's person… I am no one's first choice. There is no one on this planet that exists, that is that for me, or that I am that for them."

Emma highlights that being single is not just about lacking a partner, but about having no one consistently present in everyday life. She notes that couples often fail to understand the difficulties and exhaustion that come with being single in a society tailored for pairs.

As Emma emphasizes, the lack of a built-in support system can be disorienting, terrifying, and exhausting, with "no days off" from the burdens of solo life.

Author's summary: Emma shares her emotional experience of being chronically single.

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The Daily Dot The Daily Dot — 2025-10-13

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