Do you think being single at the age of 30 is still good?

sad face - very sad face
Philippines
July 27, 2007 7:36am CST
I have a lot of friends who got married early. Many are separated now with kids. As i look at them, being a single parent is hard but happy. Every time we are having a gathering and seeing their children grow like a sister or brother to them I'm thinking of getting married already.Being still single is my choice. But I can't help it at times when I see this friends of mine having fun with their kids. I'm still happy being single. I need your comment on this please. I have a fear that I might choose the wrong person and ended up with a miserable life.
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56 responses
27 Jul 07
I don't think being single at 30 is bad. I have alot of friends that are married and happy, but I also have friends in there 30's that have been so focused on there careers that they have never found time but they are all very happy! My sister is 30 and has just split up with her partner and altho they were never married she has never been happier! I even have a friend who id in her 40's and never been married and is happy with her life and with being single.
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@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
I agree, I have friends in their 30's too, and they're happy. But my question now is, when you said that you chose to be single because you were afraid that you might marry the wrong person ~ it bothered me. Most of my friends who were single weren't able to find someone or broke up with someone. They didn't say "NO" to marriage or any proposal, they just didn't get the chance to get one and they're not afraid. Fear is the opposite of Love. Once you start fearing then there isn't any opportunity for you to find love. If you've been avoiding all those men because you felt fear of choosing the wrong one, then maybe you should stop the paranoia and just try things too. It doesn't mean you start marrying people, just don't let fear be the thing that guides you to your decision. Good luck to you. =)
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• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi! Thanks so much for your response. Thanks for the comment.. it somehow gives me a lift. Take care always... =)
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• Malaysia
27 Jul 07
Yes being single at the age of 30 is great imangine the freedom U got. Imangine the worries you don't have to face during break ups . being single = no fights over unhappy matters, not stress to make more money for your family . all the money U earn is for yourself . all the time is yours. No one to restrict your time .being single is great freedom at all times.
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi ezra! well i guess your right.. =) Thanks so much! Take care! =)
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
27 Jul 07
I think being single these days is quite fashionable, the girls who can't wait to have babies will continue to get married as soon as they can but there is a lot of people who prefer to stay single, marriage is a big gamble these days one that a lot of people are just not willing to take.
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi! I like your photo.. =) Thanks for the response. Your right marriage is like a gamble and a lot of things to risk. Well.. I'm proud to say that I'm still in fashion! Hahahahaha.. Take care! =)
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• United States
27 Jul 07
I think what you're doing is wise. It's better to be single and happy than to be married and miserable. If you're not ready or have not found the right person, you should definitely not settle down for the sake of settling down. I only got married when I was 33 and I have no regrets. I enjoyed the time I had when I was single. I was able to focus on my career, travel a lot, do all things I wanted to do. Now, I'm a stay-at-home mom and I know I would not have been able to do half of the things I did if I was married and had kids.
• United States
30 Jul 07
Thanks. I'm so glad I waited. I'm glad I had all that time to "find myself" and know what I really want. And to do all the things I wanted to do before I settled down. Now, I know I'm in for life. I have no regrets and delightfully happy with my marriage and family. Don't settle for anything less. I know it's hard being a single female at this age. But don't focus on meeting someone. Just focus on YOU. And the beautiful you will attract the right someone :)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi! I'm so happy for you. I hope that I'll be as wise and lucky just like you. I have a lot of friends who are married now but only few who can tell me that the are REALLY happy and contented to their lives now. By your response I can feel how happy you are now. Good luck to you and your family! Take care! Thanks for the response! =)
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• Philippines
30 Jul 07
Hi! Thank you so much. =) I am really touched. I feel like every words you say comes from your heart. =) Can I add you as my friend? Hope it's ok with you. =) Take care! =)
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
27 Jul 07
There is nothing wrong with being single at 30 or even 40, 50, 60. You said it yourself: Many of your friends who married early are separated now. That's proof that you shouldn't rush into marriage. You should only do it when you're absolutely sure. Remember, it's better to be free than being with the wrong person.
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hello! Yes you're very right. I shouldn't rush into marriage. The answers to all my questions are just in front of me. so why have a second thought of being happy and single. Thanks for your time! Take care! =)
• India
27 Jul 07
for women is 25. and 4 men it is 30 is good
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• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi! Thanks for your time and comment! You take care! Bye! =)
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@gloria777 (1674)
• India
10 Sep 07
If you don't have any ill-feeling about marriage, then staying back from it is not a logic at all. I think you should get married very soon. Being single is not a good idea.
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Hello Gloria777! I think I would prefer to wait and be single until the right one has come my way. =) It's better to be sure than to be miserable in the hands of a wrong man. Thank you for your time in responding! God Bless you and Take care always!=)
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
12 Sep 07
I dont think running away from being single is any reason to be amrried. i would rather remain single than married and unahppy about the choice just becasue someone says I am gettign to old. Lets face it, I would hve to live that life and the happinness or misery that it it entails. Everyone needs someone who genuinely loves them for better to worse ... to spend their lives with and telling someone that is is nto good to remain single is not a good enough reason to encourage marriage. People first have to learn to live with themselves. understand themselves and know themselves before they can take on another person. So if she wants to wait and feels she is not ready let her be. Afte all it is her choice!
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
13 Sep 07
In my opinion, 25-26 years is an appropriate age for a girl to get married. Because, a girl is likely to become mother after getting married, so younger is the mother, better is for the child. In the long run also it helps if one got married at any early age. In the later years of his marriage, he/she can discharge his/her responsibilities towards his/her children more effectively. If it is a delayed marriage,it causes problems in brininging up the family and taking care of them effectively. You should get married, if you are serious, as early as you can or if you wish to remain single,then no problem.
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
Thanks for you response! Well, I just broke up with my bf. Actually, I thought he's the one for me and good thing I didn't marry him coz I accidentally found out that he's been unfaithful to me. And so now i need to wait again for he right man. =) Good Luck to you and God Bless you! =)
• United States
10 Sep 07
It's better to be single and happy than to be married and miserable. I married "late" too at the "ripe old age" of 33. And I have NO regrets. I got to do all the things I wanted to do as a single woman. And I waited till I found the right guy. I did not settle. And I'm glad I waited. I don't think there is ever the right age. You will know when the time is right. And don't let anyone pressure you into anything when you are not ready. I did get a lot of talk from "concerned" family members...but I just turn a deaf ear. It's your life and your marriage. So, do what you think is best for you and your future.
• Philippines
12 Sep 07
HI! Thank you so much! i'm so glad with your response! honestly, after reading this i decided to go abroad. I've been really thinking of this lately and no one to help me decide. But you really helped a lot! I can't thank you enough! Take care of yourself!Good luck! =)
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
10 Sep 07
Hey MArried I love your vibes. Could you add me as a friend please?
• New Zealand
11 Sep 07
Hi selene i will say 30 is alredy too late .You had all the time which you wanted as a single. I will suggest start thinking seriously , as after 30 time goes very fast and suddenly you will realise you are 33 or 34 ..I have seen people making taht mistake but they have personally told me life drags after 32 .So take quick decison and find your soulmate. Cheers
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Hello vikimishira! thanks for your response! =) I'm afraid if I'll rush into marriage I'll just end up miserable that's why I decided to stay single and be happy while waiting for the right one for me. I know God will give me the things I need in the right time and I think He has a better plans for me that's why I still don't have the man of my life. =) Anyway, Take care of yourself always and Good luck to you! =)
@MrPahn (173)
• Philippines
12 Sep 07
Yeah. Why would you rush if your think you won't be happy. Just make sure you find one. But don't expect high standards, that is hard to look for. Make sure you choose the right one ^_^ And yeah, just a hint. It is always said "What your looking for is always infront of you" ^_^
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Lol! But I don't like the guys courting me right now.. hehehe I don't want to rush too that's why I decided to wait. =)I don't have a high standard actually, it's just that the man I like doesn't notice me. hehehe maybe he's not the one for me too. hehehe... Anyway, good luck to you! Take care always! =)
@vinzen (1020)
• India
27 Jul 07
I can understand your situation. It must be very hard handling kids single handedly, but on the other hand its given you freedom from the situations you mayve faced earlier . And i am sure you have your good moments being single with your kids. And its only when youre with friends and their family, that you miss out on having a family of your own. I would suggest not to rush into marriage, just for having a family, instead take your time, tread carefully, wiat and watch. Let love happen to you, and when it does, you would know it, and maybe that maybe the right person you may get married to.
@vinzen (1020)
• India
28 Jul 07
hi, i am sorry, i guess i misunderstood that you were a single parent. And if you are not, then am sure within no time you'd fall in love and get married, of course do not close yourself from within, if love happens, let it, all the best :)
• Philippines
29 Jul 07
Hi! It's ok.. Thanks so much to your response again. =) Good luck to you.. =)
• Philippines
28 Jul 07
Hi vinzen! =) I just want to clear on something. I don't have kids. =) I agree with you that it's not wise to rush into marriage just to have a family of my own. Don't worry, I'll take your advice. I'll wait for the right love even if it takes me another 10 years. ( But I hope and pray that love will not let me wait that long because I might not have a child anymore because I am old already. hehehe ) =) Thank you for your response. Take care! =)
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
10 Sep 07
Look I am 38 and still not married and better yet never lived with a man. I hve a duaghter who is 9 though. I am single and proud of it. I prefer to remain as I am than to marry and end up being divorced. i honetsly hope that one day the right man will come along but until then I am willing to stay as I am single - and proud of it. Nothing is wrong with being single.
• Philippines
12 Sep 07
yes you are right! At least you have a daughter already. =) Actually, I'm always joking on my mom that i rather be pregnant and never marry any guy. So that i will have a child to spent my life with and perhaps giving my child all the love and needs will make me forget about getting married . But still, i also want to have someone beside me.. Thanks so much for your time! =)
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Thanks so much again sharon38! I think you're a good person with a soft heart. I can feel on how you talk your personality. =) Can I add you? =) anyway, you are definitely right, maybe I'll try to go abroad and work there, maybe my luck in partner is not here. =) Take care again! Byee! =)
@Sharon38 (1912)
• Jamaica
12 Sep 07
Slene nothing is wrong with also wanting to have a companion for life. I do wish the same thing for me but until then I jst have to remain as I am. Yes I know guys will say they love you but there is no true and safe way in weeding them out but due to a past experience I will keep on waiting. I do hope to find the right guy or that he will find me no matter how long the waiting period may be.
@nyumix (1658)
• Belgium
13 Sep 07
I don't think that's bad at all. There is no rule that mentioned that you should get marry before 30 or something like that.
• Philippines
14 Sep 07
lol! yes you are definitely right about it! hehehehe... Take care and God Bless you! =)
• Malaysia
11 Sep 07
I think being thirty and still single is perfectly alright with me. I have a friend who is already 32 and she is not married yet. I have a cousin who is already 39 and still she isn't married. She has a successful career as an accountant, a huge bungalow to live in and a beautiful car. But she chooses to be single and she is happy with her life. There is always a chance for you to get married even if you are getting older. Nowadays there are many ways in which you can get to know other people. Dating sites grow like morning mushrooms all throughout the world. You can try one of these sites to get to know somebody near your place. Or you can always find somebody far away from your country, it is all your choice. Marriage is always a gamble. We can never predict what will happen in the next 10 years after we get married to a person. It might turn out to be good, it might turn out to be sorrow. We can only plan and choose the best person in the hope that we can find happiness with him. You have to be brave to face the future. In life there is never a certainty, even in marriage. So if you think you are ready, then get married. If not, there is plenty of time for you to get ready. Don't push yourself, and just be relax. I believe the right person will eventually appear in your life. I pray for the best of your future married life, if you choose to get married one day. For now, have a nice day and happy posting!
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Hey! you're good! =) haaay... I"m so relieved to what you said! =) Can I add you to my friends list? I am so happy with your response. =) Can you notice my smile here? hehehehe =) Actually, I don' want to search anymore but I'm open to any chatmates lately not to find a man but to befriends with anybody. =) I never tried to chat with someone I don't know before but now I am talking with them, just so sad coz I found out that you can't trust anybody here in the net, a lot are liars. =( If you won't use your mind you'll loose.. Anyway, I use my mind over my heart so I don't think I'll be fooled that easy.. lol! Thank you so much for your time in responding. =) Take care always and Good Luck to your life too... =)
@subha12 (18441)
• India
10 Sep 07
I don't think being single at 30 or whatever is bad. Now adays marriage has become a bigger gamble than ever. Who can say you would have been completely happy if u married? If you rwally want to yoyu must wait for the right person to come.
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
yes subha12 that's what I'm actually doing right now. Anyway, I don't need to rush on things just to be married. Now a days we should learn o use our mind over our hearts. =)
@thefuture (1749)
• Nigeria
10 Sep 07
Oh friend! I think I understand your position and I also agree with the fact that it is better to get married even at late age and be happy rather than getting married at an early stage and get divorce at the end of the day. You see friend, the best advice I will give you is you should pray and fast in order for God to connect you with the kind of husband you want not a man who will cause grieve to your life. Thanks
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Hi friend! Can I add you as one of my friends? It's my pleasure to have you in my list of friends. =) Yes I too agree with you. I decided to wait and be happy. I know God has someone good reserved for me and I can feel that He will give me the right man for many anytime soon. =) Thanks for your time thefuture! God Bless you and take care always my friend! =)
@wonderful1 (2075)
• China
10 Sep 07
do you have a boyfriend now? if you have a boyfriend, then i think it is ok being a single. if you are really singe without a boyfriend, then i hope you can find a boyfriend. i decide to marry my boyfriend when i'm 30 years old. so i think being single is wonderful now. if you are independent in economy, then being single is a best choice. but you should make boyfiends, then you will not miss a complex experience. i think we are all actors, so we should experience more and more.
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Hi wonderful1! Nope I don't have a boyfriend now. Actually, we just broke up 5 days ago. I thought he was the one for me ..but God is so good and He doesn't want me to be with the wrong man. =) Honestly, a lot are courting me now but I just can't say yes to any one of them coz I don't think they are the one for me. Thanks again! Bye!=)
@dimaks (786)
• Japan
3 Sep 07
now you must think of your goals in life. if you marry early, you can raise your family soon and enjoy the company. but the catch is, it depends if you are capable of running it and also financially prepared. on the other hand, if you marry late, you can't enjoy the family that much. am speaking of taking time with your kids playing in the park. for sure you can't run that fast anymore, chasing your kids or the other way maybe, in the park, because your knees are not that strong already.
• Philippines
12 Sep 07
lol! yeah you are right! lol! instead of me taking care of them they will run for me coz i will stumble and roll over the park.... lol.... Anyway, thanks for your reply! I already decided not to get married first, i think it will come naturally if the right time has come. =) Take care! Byeee! =)
• Philippines
10 Sep 07
You're probably torn between the two options: getting married or just be a happily single. Nowadays, it's so hard to find someone whom you can call your own. I suggest you take your time while waiting for the ONE. MAximize your blessed singleness because when you got married it's gonna be really different. Many guys have come and go in your life or probably will come and go. The point is, if you end up hurting, it's a natural process. They are (the guys) the right guys at that particular moment in your life. I couldn't really give you any advice regarding relationships and all. Because i can just say that when you found the one, make the most out of everything-the first stages, all the stages and phases that will come. Just remember, it takes two to tango. Just extend your understanding but don't be a doormat. Guys would love girls who have backbones! Good luck! I hope you'll find him soon!
• Philippines
13 Sep 07
Thank you so much gorgzlady1904! Everything you said makes sense. =) i do really appreciate this. If only I can mark you as best response too I will.. Anyway, can I add you to my list of friends? Don't worry if I am in any relations with guys I make sure I use my mind more than my heart so these guys won't or can't take advantage on me. lol! I am a very understanding person and when I care to someone I mean it and I CARE A LOT.. =) My past boyfriends does not have any complain wih me in terms of loving coz they do really feel the love. =) I just hope sooner God will give me the man (right one) coz I want to have a child too and I will see hem grow up and be sable in life just like me. Thanks again and God bless you! =)