"It's ok to be single!" facing societal expectations, demands, and norms

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hello all im 28, still single. not that im some sort of feminist zealot or have plans to enter church or somethin (that might lead to its downfall if ever haha), just happened that im not with anyone. but. coming from the province (where the norm is girls my age should be settled down with at least a kid or two), you'd think there is something wrong with me, or single girls in my age bracket in general, lol. i told a friend of mine once that if i hear another neighbor/relative ask (accompanied by puzzled frowns and sympathetic, worried pats) when im gonna get married, im gonna scream haha seriously though, i know that we all should live by the way we want to and not by the dictates of others. but we cant deny that such expectations and standards set by societal norms do bring in a certain level of pressure if not irritation so my question for the single ladies out there (especially those coming from "traditional/conservative" places), do you also have similar experiences? how do you react? what's your take on the expectations and demands of society to women? oh and boys are also free to join, it'd be interesting how you guys see this from your POV. good day y'all!!! :)