Before revision: Reasons people remain single People may remain single for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to): Celibacy or sexual abstinence Financial duress Their mental health Pursuing educational or professional advancement Lack of suitable partners Changes in perceptions of the necessity of marriage In some cases, single people may be uninterested in marriage, domestic partnership, or other types of committed relationships.AFP/Discovery News, 12 January, 2010Alex Williams, "The New Math on Campus", New York Times, 5 February 2010 Traumatic experiences including domestic violence, dysfunctional family, rape and/or sexual assault The increasing trend of marrying later in life and cohabitation Some single people regard and appreciate solitude as an opportunity.
After revision: Those with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as those on the autism spectrum, can find it difficult to initiate, develop, and/or sustain relationshipsReasons people remain single People may remain single for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to): Celibacy or sexual abstinence Financial duress Their mental health Pursuing educational or professional advancement Lack of suitable partners Changes in perceptions of the necessity of marriage In some cases, single people may be uninterested in marriage, domestic partnership, or other types of committed relationships.AFP/Discovery News, 12 January, 2010Alex Williams, "The New Math on Campus", New York Times, 5 February 2010 Traumatic experiences including domestic violence, dysfunctional family, rape and/or sexual assault The increasing trend of marrying later in life and cohabitation Some single people regard and appreciate solitude as an opportunity.