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Lots of US adults in their 30s and 40s have never been married: Why that happens
20.06.2023 07:40
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Have you ever wondered why lots of modern adults are single?
A new study published by Bowling Green State University claims that modern people often don't feel like they genuinely need partners.
Here are some reasons, why.
It used to be different
In the mid-20th century, most people in their 30s to 49s in the US were married.
However, a recent report by Francesca A. Marino shows that as of 2020, 29% of midlife US adults have never been married.
The experience of single life has changed, with a significant increase in lifelong singles.
Previously, women in their late twenties faced challenges in being single.
The age of 30 was significant for those desiring marriage and children.
But now, there's a shift towards the age of 40 as a meaningful milestone.
People have different needs now
Contemporary memoirs reveal that women approaching their forties or fifties are realizing that they genuinely enjoy being single.
The idea of remaining unmarried no longer carries shame.
Some individuals have embraced single life from the beginning, sparing themselves the pain of feeling inadequate for not fitting traditional norms.
For those who desire a coupled life, they can continue pursuing that path.
Shifting from viewing romantic relationships as cultural mandates to personal choices allows individuals to live authentically.
