According to a Wall Street Journal column, more and more American women are choosing to be single rather than be in unhappy marriages. This shift occurs as more women prioritize their friendships, professions, and education over traditional marriage.
Compared to 54% of single males, only 34% of single women are actively seeking a relationship, according to Pew Research Center research.
According to dating expert Erika Ettin, men may be more interested in partnerships because their social circles are often smaller than women’s. It’s sad but true that guys typically don’t have as many friends as women, she remarked.
According to author and Culture Partners chief strategy officer Jessica Kriegel, individuals need to rethink what makes them happy. Would I like to get married? Is a relationship something I want? Or don’t I? She stated that we must begin to ask these questions.
In the past, marriage was seen as a significant adult life milestone. However, many women nowadays are unwilling to compromise their ideals or accept a partner who falls short of them. Compared to previous generations, when there was greater pressure to get married young and start a family, this is extremely different.
Money and education are two factors contributing to the decline in marriage rates, according to experts. College degrees are more common among women aged 25 to 34 (47% vs. 37%) than among men. This has led to what some refer to as a “dating mismatch,” in which women seek partners who share their educational background and professional goals yet frequently have difficulty finding them.
According to Ettin, many women are more concerned with whether their beliefs and goals align than with a partner’s height.
