Emancypantki i nieudacznicy? Medialny obraz singli i singielek a ich rzeczywiste odniesienia

What does the single life look like and does it have anything in common with what the media show? This question has caused much discussion in the press. This article explores the “pictures” of single men and women living in big cities which is presented in the two popular polish magazines “Polityka” and “Wprost”. The author asks also people who are single about their lifestyle and reasons for flying “solo”. Singles talk about their expectations towards their potential partners and their idea of a great love. They share their thoughts on relationships. They also talk about the importance of having a professional career in their life, their passions, and about the advantages and disadvantages of being single. The article presents the similarities and differences between “picture of single life” presented in the newspaper’s articles and responses of people who are single.