In legal definitions for interpersonal status, a single person refers to a person who is not in committed relationships, or is not part of a civil union. In common usage, the term 'single' is often used to refer to someone who is not involved in either any type of sexual relationship, romantic relationship, including long-term dating, engagement, marriage, or someone who is 'single by choice'. Single people may participate in dating and other activities to find a long-term partner or spouse. 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. 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. Some people stay single by choice. In addition to choosing singleness as a preferential option, there are also those who forgo marriage due to religious orders that prescribe its forbearance. These religious traditions include: The Christian monastics cultures of Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Coptism The specific Buddhist monastic traditions Single culture in specific countries United States According to the United States Bureau of the Census, the fastest-growing household type since the 1980s has been the single person. Previously both socially uncommon and unaccepted due to perceived roles, public awareness, modern socioeconomic factors and increasingly available popular and lengthier education and careers have made the single lifestyle a viable option for many Americans, especially after the Vietnam War. According to the United States Bureau of the Census, in 2016 single adults counted for over 45% of the US population. 65% of this group had never been married. In 2014, Pew Research Center notes that the highest percentage of never married adults between White, Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans were Black Americans. The same study also projected that about 25% of millennials may not get married. United Kingdom Similar to the United States, single-person households have been seen to be increasingly popular in the United Kingdom. In the 2000s, studies found that more citizens were seen to be valuing their career over personal relationships. The increase in single-person