I don't even know where to begin — but if you come from a big family and are totally single, you probably rolled your eyes already because it's made into a pretty big deal. Right after greeting you, they look over your shoulder anticipating a "plus one." For some reason, it's like headline news and all paparazzi-like eyes are beaming on you once you break the news that you're flying solo.
Big families are loud, in your face, in your business, and obsessed with your life kind of people. They are the true definition of ride or die, so at least you got that going for you. No matter the occasion, as long as there's a family get-together, it's a pretty sure thing that you will absolutely be interrogated.
Here are 15 things that will happen to you if you come from a big family and happen to be single, as told by "My Big Fat Greek Wedding":
1. Why are you single...?
Do me a favor and listen to the song "7 Things" by Miley Cyrus. It's pretty much my life.
2. Uhh, you need a boyfriend/girlfriend...
Thank you so much for that!! I've been doing well. How have you been?
3. ARE YOU EVER GOING TO BRING SOMEONE HOME?
One day, yes. I'll make sure to write him/her up a manual on how to deal with you all with a name directory.
4. Is something wrong with you?
Actually, it might come to your surprise, but nothing is wrong with me.
5. Do you even go on dates? Have you ever??
If you lived in the generation of Tinder and bootycalls, you'd understand.
6. When I was your age I was already married/engaged/pregnant to your blah blah blah...
LET'S PUMP THE BREAKS. Thanks, but no thanks.
7. You're not getting any younger, you know?
Do fur babies count? If so, I'd like five. Maybe even a fish.
8. You're probably single because you don't eat enough, to be honest.
So I guess my third helping isn't enough is what you're telling me?
9. They need to be *insert your nationality* or else they're no good!
And if I don't then what, huh? Oooooh.
10. Your parents will always remind you that they want grandchildren.
Oh my God. Oh my God. No, no, no. NOOOO. I was not ready for that.
11. Come on, you need to pass on our family secrets.
No worries, I got you when the day comes.... in 5-8 years.
12. We need to start extending the family a bit, get to it.
Yes, because all 58 of you does not do the family name justice. The merging of a new family with ours will happen soon, I PROMISE.
13. We'll make him/her feel right at home, you do know that right?
14. I'm going to set you up with so and so's daughter/son.
Please don't. I beg you. That's so embarrassing. Bye.
15. No, no. I insist. You REALLY do need a boyfriend/girlfriend, sweetie.
Oh, no. OK, look at my face. These are real tears, stop it.