Last night I participated in a local cable TV talk show discussion about singles and why more than 50% of American woman are now single. There are officially more singles than married woman now. The panelists were great and here are some of the excellent reasons we came up with as to why more woman are choosing to stay single. The reasons shouldn't come as a shock if you are a daily reader of this blog.
* Woman are unwilling to settle for less than what they want in a partner.
* While many women still want to be married they are taking their time choosing a mate. Getting married in your twenties is no longer required.
* Many have seen parents in unhappy marriages and don't want to repeat that marriage.
* There are more women in college today than men and woman want a career.
* Women can support themselves financially.
* Women feel men play games when dating, have too many problems and don't make good husbands in many instances.
* Finally, there is no longer any such thing as a "spinster or old maid."
Posted by Liz at February 15, 2007 10:47 AM| Posted by: julie | February 15, 2007 01:16 PM |
hallelujah ! i wholeheartedly agree with all of the above reasons -- especially not willing to settle. it's better to be alone than to wish you were ... |
| Posted by: Liz | February 15, 2007 01:53 PM |
It is better to be alone, unless you are in the right place in your life. The panel talked about becoming a whole person before you are ready for a mate. Sometimes couples luck out and grow together but more often than not that isn't the case, hence the divorce rate. |
| Posted by: Divine Ms. Jimmi | February 15, 2007 05:49 PM |
I had a hell of a time finding the right man! And I got him! |
| Posted by: Pax Romano | February 17, 2007 12:11 PM |
Were you on the show??? Oh gosh I have to check out first run and burn copies of this one on to a DVD! |
| Posted by: bambino | February 18, 2007 12:09 AM |
Interesting comments.. :D |