Is it okay for celebs to be single?

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  Posted by Teena Wed Aug 27, 2008 9:55pm PDT

  Of course, it's OK, but it obviously has its ups and downs! For one, they get lots of attention because of their availability in the market and for a while, the match-making efforts are cute. But on the other hand, being constantly available makes you a target once they reach a certain age when marriage and children are supposed to be their priority.

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  Posted by Whew Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:50am PDT

  It's okay for anyone (not just celebrities) to be single. I know that many single people constantly get grilled about it and others are always asking when are you going to get married and have kids. Some people just don't need that in their life or feel that it reflects who they are as a person. I am a firm believer in marriage don't get me wrong, I just feel that each person should be able to choose what is right for them without having to always be on the defense.

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  Posted by Sweet T Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:44am PDT

  NO, it's never okay to be single. We must always have a partner in our lives, even if we're not in the right place or with the right person.*

  Seriously, this is the dumbest post I've read in a while. Being single is not like having some strange disease; it's a lifestyle. It doesn't make anyone any better or worse than anyone else-that's entirely dependent on the person, as it is with married people, divorcees, widows/widowers, etc. I don't think Hollywood cares if they have our permission to be single, just as I don't care if other people look down on me for being single. I've never had to validate my life with a significant other, whether that's "okay" with the general public or not.

  *Sarcasm

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  Posted by Jasmine Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:17am PDT

  Well I think that after you crossed a certain threshold of age (and that can vary depending on where you come from) people start asking questions. If you are not in a relationship, they figure something must be WRONG or mabey mabey your just plain unhappy! Why does it have to be that way? Everyone has there own path and it just might not involved being tied down by social pressures! Just a thought .. .

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  Posted by MochaMama42 Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:50am PDT

  It's always okay to be single, whether you are an international celebrity like George Clooney or just the local celebrity at your neighborhood Starbucks.

  Dating can be very stressful and sometimes, we can come to realize we enjoy our own company over HAVING to be with someone else to define ourselves.

  THat's the problems with celebrities who haven't really found the acting success they desire -- they are too busy "chasing" a relationship. And yes, "mere" mortals do it also. lol

  I agree with George Clooney, that is a crazy question because he has stated in countless interviews that he has no desire to marry again. It seems as though his status as a "confirmed bachelor" shouldn't even be a QUESTION, but a GIVEN.

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  Posted by anuushu Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:54am PDT

  This question is ridiculous.

  Who has the right to judge anybody for being single?

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  Posted by JaneD Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:45pm PDT

  absolutly not! not only must celebrities NOT be single, they must indulge in polyamory and orgies on a daily basis or risk punnishment such as community service, a thousand dollar fine, of a 3-month sentace to life as a cubicle-dwelling non-celebrity nobody.

  lol.

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  Posted by monty2209128 Thu Aug 28, 2008 3:43pm PDT

  If he's happy with his life than, why ask him to change his status to appease the world. Some probably want him to get marry so they can have some new gossip to talk about and write about.

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  Posted by Kris Tina Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:41pm PDT

  Where's the difference here? be it a celebrity or not?

  I think, if a nun were to be a celebrity, she would be single and still should be accepted.

  If that's ok, then it all comes down to the person to himself and with God.

  P.S , would be nice if everyone has someone.

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  Posted by Disgruntled Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:54pm PDT

  Of course it's OK to be single. Why is it even news? I remember George Clooney stating in interviews years ago that he never planned on getting married again. At least he's consistent. There is far too much pressure on people to get married and have children. Everyone only has one life and they should be allowed to live it how they want.

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