'Society constantly punishes single people'
Hollie is a digital writer at Stylist.co.uk, mainly covering the daily news on women’s issues, politics, celebrities and entertainment. She also keeps an ear out for the best podcast episodes to share with readers. Oh, and don’t even get her started on Outlander…– the only truly frustrating thing is living in a society that seems to solely reward couples. Here, writer Hollie Richardson explores the idea of couple privilege, and why we all need to be more aware of it.
It’s a term I’ve heard bandied around for the last couple of years, but it perfectly captures something I’ve been thinking for most of my single adulthood. Every day, I notice the practical things in life that are literally easier and cheaper to do when you’re in a relationship: renting a flat; doing the weekly food shop; paying those pesky bills; booking a holiday.
Every single day, I notice the practical things in life that are literally easier and cheaper to do when you’re in a relationship I’m not the only one who’s asking these questions. My WhatsApp regularly pings with updates from single friends, updating me on the latest case of couple privilege they’ve experienced. Like the flatmate who was left in shock after finding out her friend on a similar salary to her is about to buy a flat in Zone 2 London with her boyfriend.
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