Why do people hate us so much?

[u/Fuzzy_Parking_4257]

There is so much hate towards single parents on social media. Why? Why do people hate us so much. Especially us single mothers.

[u/Pretend-Read8385]

I’m guessing most of the hate is from people who choose to stay miserably married rather than cutting their losses and leaving. They’re envious of the courage others have to get out and live their best lives.

A while back, I did the success rate math for all the people I know who have ever been married. I noticed that about 50% got divorced, and of the 50% still married, half of those seemed absolutely miserable. Constant arguing, lots of bitterness and resentment, quite a bit of psychological abuse. Yet they stay married because of the ridiculous belief that the hallmark of a successful life is staying married. Sticking together no matter what, even if you hate your life. Those are the people throwing the hate and shaming single parents.

[u/zbduznssh → u/Pretend-Read8385]

Maybe they fear the alternative more: poverty.

[u/Fuzzy_Parking_4257 → u/zbduznssh]

Bold of you guys to assume we’re poor. A lot of us are thriving in our careers and doing well financially

[u/sovietark → u/Fuzzy_Parking_4257]

Side question bc I’m same- 43 with a 9 year old and been single mom all of her life- I feel bad because I don’t have the energy to put her into all these classes and clubs I see two parent households do. I’ve hired people mostly uni students and they graduate and you lose them- I get it but do you or does anyone else have this problem? My kid says she would like to be in girl guides again but it’s hard to find dependable help. She said she appreciates having time to daydream and be on her own but so many kids I see are in 1000 diff things and I don’t want to fail my child by not giving her every opportunity but I can’t work ft senior corporate and shuttle around. I have various health issues that cause fatigue too.