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The speaker, at 55 and the only unmarried member of their family, believes they are invited to family gatherings solely due to their single status. This suggests a feeling of being pitied or used as a token “single” person, rather than valued for their individual presence. There’s an underlying tone of resentment and perhaps a desire to be seen as more than just their marital status. The speaker feels singled out, not necessarily in a positive way.
