Single but still not ready to mingle? Don’t worry: You’re in good company.

In a recent Ask Reddit thread, user sonofazombie1 posed this question to all the singletons out there: “What’s stopping you from getting into a relationship?”

Thousands of redditors responded, sharing the reasons why they haven’t coupled off already.

Before you ask your single friend, single relative, single classmate, or single coworker when they’re going to settle down, you might want to read through these responses first.

Lack of Interest

Why try to pursue something you don’t actually want?

Before you turn 1 into 2, you gotta do you.

Work, Work, Work

While some view pairing off with a mate as humans’ one true biological imperative, a tough schedule can put a damper on getting drinks and dinner dates:

Time commitment aside, the question itself can be downright insulting:

Small Town, Small Playing Field

If dating is a numbers game, have pity on the residents of small cities.

Can’t Find a Reason

Some redditors are still waiting to feel the butterflies:

While others believe the butterflies are in short supply:

Bad news for user Imissyourgirlfriend2—but there is a silver lining: If there are no sexy singles in your area, then maybe, just maybe…

The Stakes Are Too High

They call ’em relationships because they can sail—or sink.

Fear

The only thing to fear… is everything, apparently:

Feeling Ugly and Introverted

One redditor shared that his biggest hang-up was a combination of his physical appearance and reclusive habits:

With every magazine rack stacked with studs, it’s easy for any average spud to feel like a dud. Fortunately, redditors were full of free relationship for RaiderGuy:

Lesson learned: You don’t have to be a hot potato to be delicious. Most people don’t care about the skins anyway.

Check out the full Ask Reddit thread to read all of redditors’ stories of singlehood.