Gallery: How To Respond When Someone Asks Why You're Still Single

If you're currently single and over the age of 21, you're most likely in a constant state of dodging one very specific question: "Why are you still single?" People think it's so weird when someone in their mid to late 20s is living the single life. "How could you possibly be happy and okay without being in a relationship?" Ummm....easily. Being single is a freakin blast (a blast in a glass, as Deena from "Jersey Shore" says). And, more importantly, being single isn't a disease. It's not even a permanent thing. People go in and out of relationships; they break up, they get back together, the get married, they get divorced and so on. 

So what if you're single? It's not a permanent thing. Relationship statuses are always changing, so the next time someone asks you about your status don't be afraid to come in hot with your response!

Here are 30 well thought out ways to respond to someone who questions your single status. Whether it's your aunt, your bitchy married friend from college, or the hot guy at the bar, here's what to say when someone asks, "Why are you still single?"