“There’s just this incredible amount of anxiety,” Watson said, referring to the pressures she faced.
To cope with this stress, Watson introduced the term “self-partnered” to describe her relationship status.
At the time, she admitted she had never bought into the “I’m happy single” narrative, believing it to be disingenuous.
“It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [to be single],” she explained, stating she prefers to call it being “self-partnered.”
The phrase resonated with many, offering a fresh perspective on singlehood and independence that seemed to challenge societal norms.
