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The Pew Research Center has found that 71% of women aged 40 and above aren't looking for a relationship, compared with 42% of men 40 and older.
Experts have a few explanations for this.
“There’s been a simple but profound shift in the dating space: Women are realizing that protecting their peace is their number one priority,” dating and relationship expert Danielle Szetela told the Daily Mail.
“They’re afraid of losing themselves in relationships that ask them to shrink, settle, or self-abandon,” she added, saying that more women are now “choosing peace over chaos, purpose over pressure, and emotional safety over surface-level connection.”
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We want control over our bodies with 100% sought out consent. To feel valued without having to sell our souls to get that feeling.
It’s actually really sad - being in a relationship that is fulfilling and a genuine back and forth allows for a deep understanding of life. But the general male population is sexist and toxic - male chauvinism is pervasive and if you’re not part of the solution as a male, you’re part of the problem. So women opt out.
David Nolan replied:
wow, there is so much misandry on this thread. Ask yourself why all the good men are taken and why you attract the kind of men you do. Statistically men are more likely to stay single than women, historically it shows they lose out more than women upon separation or divorce. Statistically women cheat more than men, men can go out and try to cheat but fail due to not finding a willing other, women go out to cheat and have multiple men vying for the attention in minutes and they act on impulse. If you think men are the problem I hope you enjoy the rest of your life with your cat.
Suzanne Bladey replied:
here is a man forcing his opinion where it was clearly not asked for, then to make statements that are meant to sound like facts but are just his personal opinion shows why women think men are arrogant and can't get over themselves enough to see they are the issue is really case and point. Thanks for being the example that shows that men can't take the criticism in real life or online.
She notes that for modern women, being single isn't a failure—it's a form of self-love.
“They’re not waiting for love to complete them—they’re protecting the wholeness they’ve fought so hard to feel,” she said. “Because for today’s woman, being single isn’t a failure—it’s a form of self-love.”
There's a big difference between being single and feeling lonely. And with women having bigger social circles than men, they are more fulfilled being single and surrounded by their non-romantic relationships than their male counterparts.
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Research has found that men have more to gain from partnering than women, so single women shouldn't let anyone make them feel like they're missing out.
“The best relationships come when you’re your best self—and that takes time, introspection, and a whole lot of self-love. Be patient with yourself, and remember, there’s no rush," said counselor Brittney LaBonte.
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“Women are creating lives that are rich with experiences and accomplishments, not bound by the pressure to ‘settle down,'” LaBonte said, adding that a woman's sole purpose doesn't need to be finding love.
“It’s about being a whole, complete person before bringing someone else into the mix.”
Besides, being single doesn't mean that women aren't dating. They may be dating multiple people and exploring other experiences.
“And for others, the local ‘fish in the sea’ just isn’t cutting it, so they choose to invest their time and energy elsewhere — like on themselves,” LaBonte said.
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Repeating the definition of insanity
Time to learn that the love I give is the same I should receive
Amy Madison replied:
exactly! I'm tired! I got married young and devoted myself to my family only to be thrown away by them. It's time for me to take care of myself and first.
Paula Elizabeth replied:
just give all that love to yourself now. Many women were never told to love themselves but now it’s our time
Carol Power replied:
Amen. Definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So I quit. Exhausted, just as you said.
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Kathryn Larick replied:
I literally had one guy trying to break into my house. I took him to court for stalking they didn't do anything. He even jumped at me in the court room on my way out the door. Then proceeded to jog up and down my street constantly afterwards. I couldn't do anything about it. The policeman that came to most of my calls would check on me after the court date. He'd even broke my window trying to rip the air conditioner out of the window. I swear he would have k****d me if he got in. To this day I think he still comes around.
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Lesley Dawn replied:
Yesssss..... men are not men...and they don't want to have a mature relationship...they want a mother!
Teresa Lewis Smith replied:
I've been single since I was 40, just turned 60 earlier this year. Peace feels too good!
Laura Spino replied:
that is so true. They act like toddlers in a grown up body. So frustrating.
