Should a girl in her late twenties and still single be Bothered?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30183)
Philippines
September 21, 2011 1:36am CST
I personally think there is NO need to be bothered that much especially if this means you can enjoy your singlehood and you can wait for the right guy.
I always hear it from friends, and others that they are putting stress on single ladies in their late twenties, here especially in the Philippines. Many women are then stressed out too much because they are not dating, or is not having a steady relationship...
What do you think?
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21 responses
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
To be honest, i married when i was in my late 20's. Whereas my sister married when she was 35. And yet, all of us now have families of our own.
Well, when i was in my middle 20's already, boys in our office would always tease us ladies because we are not yet married. Thus, it seems that we are pressured to marry before we reach 30.
Hence, when i was nearly reaching 30 , i was frantic and requested my husband that we be married already. And so we did.
But they weren't able to attend it because it was done on office day, to avoid too much guests. Serves them right.
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
haha... :D it was a good thing you and your bf (now husband) got married. I have friends who are now in their early thirties, so i guess they think they should be hurriedly married. but i think when we are not ready, we should not really force ourselves just because we are of age. right. :D
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
Yes, Chiyosan, actually , we shouldn't be pressured by people into getting married. It has to be that we are financially and emotionally stable already should we like to get married .
My husband didn't resist my charm.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
It's actually one strategy of saving.
We had a simple wedding, with relatives and close friends only.
My husband and i saved the rest of the money for the appliances we need for the house we rented initially. We never regretted our decision to do so.
@iwrite (5034)
• Singapore
21 Sep 11
It take a lot of confidence for a lady or a guy to choose to remain single. Rather than accept the social norms they, they would have nothing less that what they set out to find. Not to compromise on their standard. If you ask me a big majority of then people who are single are either on the extreme end of the confidence scale. Those who lack of it would repeal people away and those who or fullnof it would continue to attract people and they would continue maintain their standard.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
that is right, confidence in ourselves... that should bring about more to us than worry about what others would think. Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.
@Andyvil (793)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
I don't think being single is something to be worried about. There are a lot of ways to enjoy life even if you are single. For me I would rather be single then be in a relationship that makes me miserable. Some people are born to be in a relationship and some people are better of as single.
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
agree, 100% on this. i mean that sure is right for each and everyone of us and we should be more concerned about ourselves, our happiness should not depend on other people. we ought to be able to find happiness even without a partner at the moment. life is full of great things more than having one person beside you.
@tessa9 (1085)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
When I was like 14, I always said that I want to get married when I'm 25 because I still want to be some what young when my kids grow up. I just turned 21 and I don't think that plan is going to happen lol. I can't imagine myself getting married in four years. I feel like I still have a lot of things to do, learn and experience before committing to marriage. People no matter what their age is should not be bothered if they have not yet to find the right person not should they be pressured in to marriage.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
Oh i myself have done that. i also thought i would be married by the time i am 25. and now i am 30 haha i have a boyfriend, but i am not rushing things, i think i would be able to live with singlehood with joy and fun for now. i think when its not yet the right time, then i should not be hurriedly be doing that.
@awiral29 (11)
•
21 Sep 11
hi..no need to bother i think.m in my thirties and m still single.m waiting for the right guy..i feel great as m independent.i planned to marry when i was 27 but the things didn't work well so we broke up.m happy now.my sister got married when she was 34 and she has a happy family..right now enjoy have fun because marriages are made in heaven and have to wait for that.cheers:-)
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
Thank you very much! you have given a great insight to this. :D i am happy about what you said, that we should not be worried at all. i am here, i am with a family too who loves and supports me. I am thankful for that, hopeful for what God would want me to have and i am looking forward to the best, i know that is what i deserve and that is what God has planned for me.
@shanemae (1025)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
yes, there is nothing to be bothered about being single at the late twenties anyway there is still thirties! hm, i think the thing that most women are bothered about marrying late is the risk for some risky pregnancies. well, women can still be pregnant and have no risks at the age of 35 but could have some risk at their 40's but whatever it is that they are worried about i believe that God has plans for each and everyone of us we just have to trust Him. with God, ALL IS WELL! :)
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
maybe that is what most women are concerned about when they are in a hurry to get married. while it is true that you can be at a risk with a late pregnancy, i think we should first consider that everything should go according to the right timing. even if we are married it is still not sure we will be pregnant right away.. and that could let us be stuck in a bad relationship where there is no way out (no divorce in the Philippines).
thank you shanemae for your response! =)
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
22 Sep 11
I guess it's different in different places. Here, it's fine to be single in your early thirties even. I think it depends on the individual though - some people are happy being single, while others prefer to be in a steady relationship.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
yes, that is true but here in the philippines most marry at the latest of 25 years old. haha and i am 5 years behind that time already~ believe it or not?! :P Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
22 Sep 11
i know a lot of single ladies, and they are not even young, and they are even happier than the married women i know and even with the people around them. that's what i can see and read from their personalities.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
hehe of course i think this depends on the pressure of the family and also friends' pressure. Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
22 Sep 11
In one case, I shouldn't be one to say anything here because I was married at the age of 24 and I've been with my husband since I was 21 years old. However, I don't think that there is anything at all wrong with being single when you are in your later twenties. The world today is a lot different from the world of yesterday and there are far more women that want to have an established career. The goal of establishing a career is the reason that women are older before they are in committed relationships, and if that is what works for a person, then they should by all means do it.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
oh.. wonderful for you. hehe i think not many are like you and not everyone was able to have found their partners at an early age and still be with them and be married. :D Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
A pleasant day Chiyosan,
With reference to your main topic discussion, for me, there is no reason to worry about. Being single is not an issue although the age is on the late 20's. As long as you are enjoying what you are doing, satisfied with the results of your effort and getting done the things you need to be done, then there is no grounds or situation you should be worry about. In addition, being single is a blessing, maybe you are aligned to be single for the meantime as God wants to develop more of your talents and mold you to become a more mature individual.
Just leave every bits of your life to God. And when the right time comes, He will also make a way for you to meet the right guy. God knows the best for each one of us. We just need to be patient. Enjoy life. Have a stressed-free life.
@starrose_ara (784)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
Age should not be a real issue when it comes to being single but if you are concern about child bearing thats a different story. Women in their middle 30s are high risk for being first time mothers except for some small lucky percentage. Women who are of this generation recognize that career can give them the freedom from being stuck to being fit in the standard mold that woman in the Philippines are placed into.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
23 Sep 11
wow Ebitimi. I am so happy about what you said. You know what?! I feel really happy, or relieved. its like something has been pulled out of my heart. You are right. marriage is about two people. it does not say that when you get married you have to have a child with that person. Child in a marriage is a gift from God. but in the end its you and the person you love and has committed to spending the rest of your life with.
@sunli123 (538)
• China
22 Sep 11
The fact in our country is that many single women and men(from their late twenties) are suffering from stress now. Maybe they're not worried about their marriage, but their parents, relatives and friends are worried about this. They often ask if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend? Or say,see, your friends and classmates are married etc.
Besides, people around may always ask, why you are single, do you require too much? So many questions. Or they just talk about this behind your side.
That's quite boring.
@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
I think it's a thing of the past.Women now are more career oriented compared to the past where women are confined to be home makers.Most successful women are marrying in their 30's and even 40's.So you really not have to worry.Just enjoy your time as single.When the right time comes and if marriage is for you,it will just come on time.Marriage is very complicated thing.The fact that they are now promoting divorce and renewable marriage license attest to that.
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@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
I agree, I myself is not worried. i am more scared of being married to the wrong person. :D
I guess our families, and friends should not really rub that fact in us too much especially if we are just in our late twenties. :D its not too late, no nothing is too late in this world.
@mhelsdelacruz (160)
• Philippines
22 Sep 11
I don't think so that girls at the age of late twenties should get married. .as long as your happy being single and why force yourself to get married if your not yet ready with married life yet. .Just be happy being single . .
@blue65packer (11826)
• United States
21 Sep 11
Oh please! I am 49 years old and I am still single! I will be froever single! Society puts to much into this! Society puts to much pressure on single people and it is wrong! If a person,woman or man,wants to be be single and wants to be for life,if that is chosen,so be it! They people should honor that person's decison! I chose that and I am happy! As long as a person is happy,why should they worry or other people worry about not being single? It is not good!
@picjim (3002)
• India
22 Sep 11
It is out of the girls choice that she remained single till her late twenties.The people around her shouldn't trouble her with questions like when she'll get married.Similarly women of this age need not be stressed out as they haven't got themselves hitched to a guy.I think they should take life as it comes calmly and have a steady relationship or marriage if and when they meet the right person.
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
21 Sep 11
It is not fair to place an age on when we should be in a relationship. Sometimes we find that special someone at an early age. other times it may be much later in life that our relationship of a lifetime will come along. Being in your twenties and still single should not be something to worry about. there is someone out there for you. the time just hasn't been right yet.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
i guess that is what we all have to consider, and not what our friends are up to, not what when we are left behind and so on. Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
My sister is already in her mid-20s and she's really worried about not having a serious relationship till now. We always advice her not to feel bad about it and that the right man will come at the right time. Going after a man just for the sake of having one will not make things right.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
hello staria and ilovechocolate. im glad you also agree with me. it does not matter what age you are in. if it is God's will you/all of us will find the right person for us.. in God's right time.
I seriously am against women who would be so worried about not being able to get married before they turn 30; because marriage is not something we should rush, we have to get to know what we like, the man we should be with and be sure that we are for each other. otherwise we'll just be an addition to the statistic of failed marriages.
@ronadelle (1547)
• Philippines
21 Sep 11
Absolutely! It's really not a case to be bothered about! Women should be as confident as she is when it comes to every aspect of her life. No one can put her down. Soar high, be pretty and confident enough! I love being a woman!
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
18 Jan 13
hehe yeah i guess life isn't about the numbers and we can always find our true love, find our time when it is already ours. Its great to have you in the discussion, thank you for taking time to respond, appreciate your inputs herewith. See you around, and happy mylotting! Cheers! d=) Godbless you.