Gość chelsybernard927 Opublikowano 29 Marca Udostępnij Opublikowano 29 Marca Hello! Article about single lady for relationship: About half of Americans are single, and half of those who marry end up getting divorced. Yet single women nearing age 30 are constantly dodging questions about their mates (or lack thereof) from peers, parents and the grandmothers whose one goal in life is to see their grandchildren marry off and make babies. But how do women navigating life’s daily and existential challenges without a partner really feel about flying solo? ➤ ► 🌍📺📱👉 Click here for single lady for relationship We went right to the source to find out. Hundreds of women ― from all different parts of the country and at all different stages of life ― responded to a social media callout and shared their feelings about the single life, including frustration, fear and inspired confidence. Most eye-opening of all? The advice women in their 50s and 60s would give to their younger selves: Stop putting so much pressure on yourself and never settle. Check out what seven women had to say below. Diana, 33, San Diego, California. Why are you single? I am currently single by choice. I broke up with my long-term boyfriend about six years ago, after my father passed away. We had a decent relationship and he was a really nice guy, but I wasn’t in love. I didn’t want to settle, and I felt selfish for keeping him when I didn’t have those feelings for him. I knew he would make a great boyfriend for someone, just not me. Six years later, I feel like an entirely different person. How do you feel about being single? I do love it. I’ve learned to ignore the “single-shamers” and have embraced my independence. I learned how strong I could be when I moved across the country with my dog for a new job and had to rely solely on myself. Being single has taught me to love my quirks because my quirks are my strengths. I’m single, and I’m happier than I’ve ever been. “I love this time for women. I love that we’re embracing our careers and waiting longer to get married and have children. I love that we’re really fighting the stigma that has surrounded single women for so long.” Have you always felt this way? I did, I was just afraid to admit it. It has never been socially acceptable to be a single woman in your 30s. That’s why I love this time for women. I love that we’re embracing our careers and waiting longer to get married and have children. I love that we’re really fighting the stigma that has surrounded single women for so long. What would you tell your younger self? You are strong and you are enough. You don’t need to be thinner, prettier or more successful to be worthy of someone else’s love. You have to embrace what you really want in life and learn to love yourself first. You have what it takes to make it on your own. Be honest with yourself, and don’t settle for mediocrity because life is too short. You deserve happiness. Lori, 45, Wichita, Kansas. How do you feel about being single? I get lonely sometimes and occasionally miss having someone in my life. But overall I enjoy doing my own thing, sleeping alone and being by myself. I’ve been single more than I’ve been coupled up. I’ve not dated extensively for about five years. Since turning 40 and having a couple of bad experiences with online dating, I’ve come to accept that I may never get married, and I’m OK with that. I’m willing to let it happen organically if it does. Until then, I’m dating myself. I think it bothers others that I’m single more than it bothers me. “I would tell my younger self that the opinions of others are not important. The most important relationship in my life is with myself.” How have your viewpoints changed over the years? I’ve gotten more comfortable with myself and less concerned with what others think. A lot of people are miserable in their marriages but too comfortable to make a change and/or are too scared to be alone. I’m much less hung up on the idea that Prince Charming is going to show up, but do hope there is someone out there for me. I stayed in an abusive relationship for five years in my 20s, so I know about being comfortable but miserable and scared to be alone. What would you tell your younger self? I would tell my younger self that the opinions of others are not important. The most important relationship in my life is with myself. Finally, I’d remind myself to trust my gut feeling. Maggie, 65, Willows, California. Why are you single? That is a tough question. It wasn’t a conscious decision, it just just turned out that way. I was never interested in settling for less, and I’ve also realized recently that I’ve never felt loved by the men I was with. “For a long time, I believed society’s view, that it is abnormal to be single. Now I know life can be just as fulfilling without a partner.” How do you feel about being single? For the most part, I love it. There are times when having someone who’s got my back would have been nice. How have your viewpoints changed over the years? For a long time, I believed society’s view, that it is abnormal to be single. Now I know life can be just as fulfilling without a partner. Single ladies looking for marriage Single women looking for relationship Single lady for relationship Single ladies searching for serious relationship Single lady looking for serious relationship Single ladies looking for a serious relationship Lady looking for serious relationship Single lady for friendship Single ladies looking for relationship Cytuj Odnośnik do komentarza Udostępnij na innych stronach Więcej opcji udostępniania...
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