The Power of Singleness

"Many women are choosing to stay single over settling. Choosing to stay single allows women to preserve their inner peace and autonomy. Singleness can create space for growth, friendships, and fulfillment outside of romantic partnership. Studies continue to confirm the trending rise in single women. And yet, even though this has become more of the norm, there are still deep feelings of shame around singlehood. Many conversations I've had with clients about dating and what it means to be single confirm this experience."

"there is still so much stigma attached to being single as a woman-especially after the age of 30. Too often, singleness is viewed as a failure or even a sign of defectiveness. But I don't see it that way at all-and neither should you. Being Single Is a Strength What if being single isn't a sign of failure, but actually a sign of strength? What if it's simply you being intentional about who you allow into your life and protective of your time and energy?"

"Because that's what dating is-or at least what it should be if we're truly in pursuit of healthy love. We date with the intention of meeting someone who offers us peace and safety. We date with the intention of finding someone we can be fully ourselves with, and share experiences with. We date with the intention of building a partnership. And so, what this really means is that you don't want to date or pursue a relationship with just anyone."

Rates of single women are rising, yet many women still experience shame and stigma around singlehood, especially after age 30. Singleness can preserve inner peace, autonomy, and create space for personal growth, friendships, and fulfillment outside romantic partnership. Choosing to remain single can reflect intentional boundaries, protection of time and energy, and a refusal to settle for relationships that are misaligned or emotionally disconnected. Dating should aim to find partners who provide peace, safety, reciprocity, and shared values. Remaining single is preferable to mediocre relationships and signals strength and selectivity in pursuing healthy, meaningful connections.

Read at Psychology Today