{"id":31395,"date":"2025-10-07T08:31:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/?p=31395"},"modified":"2025-10-07T08:41:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T15:41:50","slug":"when-waiting-for-what-you-want-trends-online-and-why-thats-ok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/when-waiting-for-what-you-want-trends-online-and-why-thats-ok\/","title":{"rendered":"When \u201cWaiting for What You Want\u201d Trends Online (And Why That\u2019s OK)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-31395\" data-postid=\"31395\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-31395 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4frm135 tb_first tf_w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_34ot136 first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_4n4543 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie.jpg\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-30987\" title=\"single selfie\" alt=\"single selfie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_h08b328   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n\t    <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n\t\t<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"559\">There\u2019s a new viral video making the rounds where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/womans-theory-about-modern-dating-goes-viral-viewers-back-her-up-10839915\">creator Chand Bhangal<\/a> lays out her theory on why so many women are staying single \u2014 and spoiler alert: it\u2019s <em data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"330\">not<\/em> because they \u201ccan\u2019t find a man.\u201d She says women are raised to be high-achieving perfectionists while men\u2026 aren\u2019t always held to the same standard. The result? A whole lot of women who\u2019d rather stay single than settle for less.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"665\">And judging by the millions of views (and even a co-sign from SZA), a lot of people are nodding along. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNA5Kp-RRPB\/\">Click here to watch the vid!<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"925\">Now, we\u2019re not sure we agree with every single point she makes \u2014 dating is messy, complicated, and everyone\u2019s story is different. But one thing we <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"828\">definitely<\/strong> do agree with? Staying single because you <em data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"877\">want<\/em> to, not because you <em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"904\">have<\/em> to, is 100% valid.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"964\">Being Single Is a Power Move<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1107\">Here\u2019s the thing: being single isn\u2019t a \u201cwaiting room\u201d for real life. It <em data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1042\">is<\/em> real life. And it can be a pretty awesome chapter if you let it.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1207\">\n<p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1207\">You\u2019re not \u201ctoo picky.\u201d You\u2019re just not accepting crumbs when you deserve the whole damn cake.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1316\">\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1316\">You\u2019re not \u201cmissing out.\u201d You\u2019re building a life that\u2019s so good, anyone who joins it has to <em data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1307\">add<\/em> to it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1424\">\n<p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1424\">You\u2019re not \u201cbehind.\u201d You\u2019re just not rushing into something that doesn\u2019t serve you \u2014 and that\u2019s a flex.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1590\">The truth is, more people than ever are choosing to fly solo until they meet someone who actually fits their vibe. And honestly? That\u2019s something worth celebrating.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1681\">We <em data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1638\">do<\/em> have to throw in a little reality check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<li data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1742\">\n<p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1742\">Nobody is perfect \u2014 not even your future dream partner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1803\">\n<p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1803\">Dating expectations can get wild thanks to social media.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1896\">And yes, single life can have its lonely nights (we see you, Friday-night Netflix crew).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2070\">But none of that means you have to rush into a situationship you\u2019re not excited about. You\u2019re allowed to hold out for something real \u2014 <em data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2038\">and<\/em> still have fun in the meantime.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2298\">That\u2019s where we come in. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\">On OBC,<\/a> you don\u2019t have to choose between \u201csettling down\u201d and \u201cstaying home.\u201d You can flirt, date, hook up, or explore \u2014 without promising forever to anyone.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<li data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2355\">\n<p data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2355\">Casual dates that don\u2019t come with a five-year plan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2418\">\n<p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2418\">Spontaneous hookups without the morning-after awkwardness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2501\">\n<p data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2501\">Real connections that might surprise you \u2014 or just make your weekend more fun.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2768\">So yeah, stay single. Stay picky. Stay fabulous. And while you\u2019re out here building your best life, let OBC make it a little more exciting. Because holding out for \u201cthe one\u201d doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have some unforgettable nights with \u201cthe fun one\u201d in the meantime.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a new viral video making the rounds where creator Chand Bhangal lays out her theory on why so many women are staying single \u2014 and spoiler alert: it\u2019s not because they \u201ccan\u2019t find a man.\u201d She says women are raised to be high-achieving perfectionists while men\u2026 aren\u2019t always held to the same standard. The [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dating-and-sex","has-post-title","has-post-date","has-post-category","has-post-tag","has-post-comment","has-post-author",""],"builder_content":"<img src=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie.jpg\" title=\"single selfie\" alt=\"single selfie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/single-selfie-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"559\">There\u2019s a new viral video making the rounds where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/womans-theory-about-modern-dating-goes-viral-viewers-back-her-up-10839915\">creator Chand Bhangal<\/a> lays out her theory on why so many women are staying single \u2014 and spoiler alert: it\u2019s <em data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"330\">not<\/em> because they \u201ccan\u2019t find a man.\u201d She says women are raised to be high-achieving perfectionists while men\u2026 aren\u2019t always held to the same standard. The result? A whole lot of women who\u2019d rather stay single than settle for less.<\/p> <p data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"665\">And judging by the millions of views (and even a co-sign from SZA), a lot of people are nodding along. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNA5Kp-RRPB\/\">Click here to watch the vid!<\/a>)<\/p> <p data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"925\">Now, we\u2019re not sure we agree with every single point she makes \u2014 dating is messy, complicated, and everyone\u2019s story is different. But one thing we <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"828\">definitely<\/strong> do agree with? Staying single because you <em data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"877\">want<\/em> to, not because you <em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"904\">have<\/em> to, is 100% valid.<\/p> <h3 data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"964\">Being Single Is a Power Move<\/h3> <p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1107\">Here\u2019s the thing: being single isn\u2019t a \u201cwaiting room\u201d for real life. It <em data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1042\">is<\/em> real life. And it can be a pretty awesome chapter if you let it.<\/p> <ul data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1424\"> <li data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1207\"> <p data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1207\">You\u2019re not \u201ctoo picky.\u201d You\u2019re just not accepting crumbs when you deserve the whole damn cake.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1316\"> <p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1316\">You\u2019re not \u201cmissing out.\u201d You\u2019re building a life that\u2019s so good, anyone who joins it has to <em data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1307\">add<\/em> to it.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1424\"> <p data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1424\">You\u2019re not \u201cbehind.\u201d You\u2019re just not rushing into something that doesn\u2019t serve you \u2014 and that\u2019s a flex.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1590\">The truth is, more people than ever are choosing to fly solo until they meet someone who actually fits their vibe. And honestly? That\u2019s something worth celebrating.<\/p> <p data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1681\">We <em data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1638\">do<\/em> have to throw in a little reality check:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1896\"> <li data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1742\"> <p data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1742\">Nobody is perfect \u2014 not even your future dream partner.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1803\"> <p data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1803\">Dating expectations can get wild thanks to social media.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1896\"> <p data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1896\">And yes, single life can have its lonely nights (we see you, Friday-night Netflix crew).<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2070\">But none of that means you have to rush into a situationship you\u2019re not excited about. You\u2019re allowed to hold out for something real \u2014 <em data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2038\">and<\/em> still have fun in the meantime.<\/p> <p data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2298\">That\u2019s where we come in. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\">On OBC,<\/a> you don\u2019t have to choose between \u201csettling down\u201d and \u201cstaying home.\u201d You can flirt, date, hook up, or explore \u2014 without promising forever to anyone.<\/p> <ul data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2501\"> <li data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2355\"> <p data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2355\">Casual dates that don\u2019t come with a five-year plan.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2418\"> <p data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2418\">Spontaneous hookups without the morning-after awkwardness.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2501\"> <p data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2501\">Real connections that might surprise you \u2014 or just make your weekend more fun.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2768\">So yeah, stay single. Stay picky. Stay fabulous. And while you\u2019re out here building your best life, let OBC make it a little more exciting. Because holding out for \u201cthe one\u201d doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have some unforgettable nights with \u201cthe fun one\u201d in the meantime.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31395"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31395"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31399,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31395\/revisions\/31399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onlinebootycall.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}