Despite the increasing number of dating apps, matchmakers, and love advice designed to facilitate romantic connections, many women are opting out of relationships. Instead of moping over singledom or aggressively trying to find partners with arbitrary deadlines in mind, they are declaring to be happily unmarried and proudly find solace in living solo.
Danielle Clare, 31, a physical therapist, ended a two-year relationship with her live-in boyfriend last year. “It was honestly one of the best decisions that I’ve made,” Clare said.
More than seven months after her split, Clare has settled into her new life, where she now enjoys yoga classes, seeing friends, or staying in on a Friday night rather than going out on dates. She also cherishes her sleep.
“A lot of times in relationships, you need to make sacrifices,” said Genesis Games, a therapist. “You make all the decisions. If you feel like you want to change your friends, you want to start from zero you have the full liberty to do that.”
In November, the actress Emma Watson, 29, spoke to British Vogue about being single. “I’m very happy. I call it being self-partnered.”
Even outside monogamy, casually dating, courtship and chasing potential love interests take energy and time. “When you’re not seeking partnership, you are in a very relaxed calm inner space and generally more comfortable with who you are,” said Carla Manly, a clinical psychologist. “You’re not trying to impress anyone except that inner being.”
Manly says that for centuries, men and particularly women were raised to believe they are more valuable when married. This concept remains prevalent, despite people having a more relaxed attitude about marriage.
In 2016, 110.6 million US residents 18 years and older were unmarried. Women accounted for 53.2% of these individuals, according to the US Census Bureau.
In support of the unattached population, the Instagram account @notengaged depicts what life is like without an engagement ring. The account’s creator, Mary McCarthy, 31, has uploaded over 800 pictures of her bare left ring finger while on vacation, at home with wine, at the movie theater since September 2016.
“There are times that I’m posting pictures of my farflung adventures, but there are also times that I’m posting cleaning my tub on a Saturday night, because that’s real life — no matter if you’re coupled up or not,” said McCarthy.
In addition to the Instagram page, McCarthy created a fake wedding website, where she details her relationship with herself (and tacos) and requests actress Anne Hathaway attend an imaginary Decemeber 31, 2022 wedding as her flower girl.
Danielle Clare, 31, a physical therapist, ended a two-year relationship with her live-in boyfriend last year. “It was honestly one of the best decisions that I’ve made,” Clare said.
More than seven months after her split, Clare has settled into her new life, where she now enjoys yoga classes, seeing friends, or staying in on a Friday night rather than going out on dates. She also cherishes her sleep.
“A lot of times in relationships, you need to make sacrifices,” said Genesis Games, a therapist. “You make all the decisions. If you feel like you want to change your friends, you want to start from zero you have the full liberty to do that.”
In November, the actress Emma Watson, 29, spoke to British Vogue about being single. “I’m very happy. I call it being self-partnered.”
Even outside monogamy, casually dating, courtship and chasing potential love interests take energy and time. “When you’re not seeking partnership, you are in a very relaxed calm inner space and generally more comfortable with who you are,” said Carla Manly, a clinical psychologist. “You’re not trying to impress anyone except that inner being.”
Manly says that for centuries, men and particularly women were raised to believe they are more valuable when married. This concept remains prevalent, despite people having a more relaxed attitude about marriage.
In 2016, 110.6 million US residents 18 years and older were unmarried. Women accounted for 53.2% of these individuals, according to the US Census Bureau.
In support of the unattached population, the Instagram account @notengaged depicts what life is like without an engagement ring. The account’s creator, Mary McCarthy, 31, has uploaded over 800 pictures of her bare left ring finger while on vacation, at home with wine, at the movie theater since September 2016.
“There are times that I’m posting pictures of my farflung adventures, but there are also times that I’m posting cleaning my tub on a Saturday night, because that’s real life — no matter if you’re coupled up or not,” said McCarthy.
In addition to the Instagram page, McCarthy created a fake wedding website, where she details her relationship with herself (and tacos) and requests actress Anne Hathaway attend an imaginary Decemeber 31, 2022 wedding as her flower girl.
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