Monday, September 24, 2007

SPINSTERHOOD

Both of my brothers have settled into significant other-hood with their lovely significant others.

The frequency of my parents noting "Wouldn't-it-have-been-nice-if-Sabila-also-had-someone-to-invite-to-dinner/brunch/whatever" has, as a result, increased tremendously.

I often wonder why the hell I'm still single. The answer is, of course, pretty obvious: I have none of the fortitude necessary to survive the emotional rigors of the dating world and so I choose being a non-contender over having my heart broken.

Surely, this is a curse that's doomed me to a life of spinsterhood, to be spent in the company of cats and dogs and, of course, the cats and dogs will make my allergy eyes rain down a constant deluge of tears.

What a depressing and wussy choice, indeed.

Contrary to the overwhelmingly despondent tone of this post, my readers should know that I had a most lovely day today! Just wanted to throw that out there!

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your brothers date? Doesn't significant other mean girlfriend or boyfriend?

Anonymous said...

why is this so hard. Ask you parents ask your brothers and family to find a good boy for you. No breaking hearts just settle down. Put same efforts into finding a suitable boy that you put into your work and this blogging. Spinning around is no good.

Defense Phase 2 Auntie

SabilaK said...

Anonymous 1: Um, yah.

Anonymous said...

Oh dears! It is apparents that no good boy will want you if your brothers are doing such bad things with these womens. No I understand why Sabilak is still a spinster. No good family wants her because of this. Please tell your brothers to ship-shape up so Sabilka can find a nice boy.

Defense Phase 2 Auntie

Anonymous said...

The reason I was asking is because I do know that dating is haram in Islam.

Anonymous said...

If you are not interested in dating than find a man the same way. Then you both will be on the same page and holding similar values etc. It is always a good idea to marry someone of similar nature...Not that it is very easy to find that.

SabilaK said...

Anonymous who thinks dating is haram: I guess we're screwed then.

gbz said...

What's so wrong with Spinsterhood? If you don't want to "settle down", then just ignore all that silly cultural/familial pressure and don't.

Anonymous said...

I hate to make generalizations, I really do, but for example if you like arrogant men a white man will fit the bill... It's the truth unfortunately. Don't even get me started on geeky white men. *rollseyes* All I am saying is you will be surprised and in a bad way...

Anonymous said...

Spinsterhood is fine as long as you have lovers.

Anonymous said...

Hey you second posting. You are not Defense phase 2 auntie. You are a faking. Do not use my name. Find your own name Kamina!

Anonymous said...

are your brothers others desis or non desis. Please elaborate.

SabilaK said...

Anonymous: Why does that even matter?

Anonymous said...

That means that they are dating non desis. And you are right it does not matter.

Unknown said...

so no more faking. Defense Phase 2 auntie will be signing into it.

defense phase 2 auntie

SabilaK said...

JV: But I sorta do want to "settle down."

SabilaK said...

Nusrat: but that must get old, no...? Or maybe not.

SabilaK said...

Wait! Fati, is that you? Are you my Defense Phase 2 Auntie? Wait, are you Fatima from Colorado?

Unknown said...

No i am not from Colorados. i needed to sign since the kamina was imposterating me writing things i would never.

Defense Phase 2 Auntie

SabilaK said...

Auntie:
Will you translate "kamina" for our ghora readers? I know it's a cuss word but have no idea what it means...

Anonymous said...

I am surprised that your parents approve of your brothers dating.

Anonymous said...

If it gets played out then you find another lover.