When a person has to overcompensate and act happy when they are put in positions that aren't really practical for being fulfilled it is highly likely that they are putting on a front. Finding the right person to be in a relationship with is a very hard thing to do, and so is being single. Single people who brag about being single may not all cry themselves to sleep every night, but it is very possible that many people who are single say so to make other people feel as miserable as they do for being in a relationship.

Never let anyone discourage or try to tempt you away from being in a relationship that is important to you, and beneficial for your growth. Only you should make decisions about whether you truly want to be with someone or not, never let anyone steer you away from what is right for you.