^^^ IMO, that situation only applies to the typical Pinoy middle class, and they're quite rare.
For the vast majority of single persons, most probably di rin sila makagimik, and can't do as they please. They're perenially short on funds, kasi yung mga kamag-anak nila na unemployed at may pamilya na, sa kanila pa rin umaasa. Ang reasoning nila" "Tutal, single ka pa naman, wala ka masyadong pinagkaka-gastusan. Di tulad namin, kaya may konti kang pera na puwedeng maambon sa mga tulad namin."
Hehehe.