Posted on 10/16/2014 9:54:23 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
ome revolutions happen in a single day; others over decades. The rise of the voluntarily single woman has been happening in Western societies slowly, over time, concomitant with well-paying jobs, legal protection from economic or physical abuse, reliable birth control and the possibility of fulfilling careers and adventures.
Women are marrying at a later age these days, cohabiting with their partners or going in and out of short-term relationships without ever walking down the aisle.
Currently, 53% of women over 18 are in the singles column. Put another way, women now have choices that allow them to customize the arc of their lives and some of them find that it is best for them to put marriage aside.
Is this natural? Is this bad? Is this cause for alarm?
We have long counted on women's sacrifices and the compromises they've made to lift societies all over the world. We are worried that if women delay or forgo marriage, the all-important family unit will suffer. As much as I admire happy couples and families, I think this may be one of the few times in history when so many women could choose from such a full range of life choices without penalty or stigma. Since few people "have it all," why not choose being single if that's the best option?
(Excerpt) Read more at cnn.com ...
Not wanting to be "tied down" if you make a mistake, instead of NOT MAKING THE MISTAKE IN THE FIRST PLACE!
Think before you act.
“Think before you act.”
That’s some good advice right there!
Ever tried using cheap nail clippers ?
“Ever tried using cheap nail clippers ?”
Yup. I have a heavy duty nail clipper that can probably substitute for wire cutters.
Make sure you wipe it with alcohol and make sure you have had your tedious ( is that’s how it’s spelled ? To prevent lockjaw ) injection shot.
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