Some Women Do Not Care if They Are Still Single at 37

No rush — it is okay to start late.

It used to be that getting married in your early 20s was the norm.

And I vouch for my experience in my home country. I married my wife when she was twenty-three — and I was turning twenty-eight.

When I compare it to the early 90s, we are merely on track of usual couples getting married in my home country.

My wife honestly confessed that she feared marrying early. She was young — and while scaling her career.

And she had an inkling to study law which was her utmost dream.

No regrets — she said, I am a happy man — but transitioning to a married woman at that age for sure was not easy.

These days, it is becoming more — and more usual for people to wait until they are in their 30s (or even older) to tie the knot.

There are several reasons why this is the case. Let us take a look at a few of them.

Applicants are still accepted.

People in the past often married whomever they happened to be dating when they turned a specific age.

I can vouch for the experience based on who my siblings married.

But nowadays, people are much more selective about who they marry.

They want to ensure they are with someone they love and who will make them happy for the long haul.

So, they are willing to wait longer to find Mr. or Mrs. Right for them — even if it takes longer.

Right person, different time

Many people have found great people around.

On the other hand, their careers are a top priority for now!

With the cost of living rising and job security diminishing, it makes sense that people would want to get their financial ducks in a row before getting married and starting a family.

I can vouch for this since I was a late bloomer — and I need to establish myself before taking somebody on board into my life.

Some find it hard to start a marriage off with unnecessary financial obligations they need to settle.

For them, it is better to wait until you are on solid ground financially before taking the plunge for a higher level of commitment.

Testing the waters

People are waiting longer to get married. They are choosing to live together first — as to financial stability.

As a Christian, I am not vouching for this, but many are dipping their hands into an experiment.

Couples say, — they can figure out whether they are compatible without having the added pressure of being married.

And if it turns out that things are not working out, then it is easier (and less expensive) to walk away from a live-in relationship than it is from marriage.

Scared by the statistics

Last but not least, another factor contributing to the trend of delayed marriage is the rise in divorce rates over the years.

According to data from the CDC, the divorce rate in America is still at 2.3 per 1,000 population (45 reporting States and D.C.)

While numbers are still high, it is understandable why some people might want to wait longer before getting married.

And the reason is explicit — given how easy it is for marriages to fall apart these days.

Key takeaways

Many factors are contributing to the trend of delayed marriage.

The reason people are taking their time to find the right partner, focusing on their careers first, living together before tying the knot, and because the divorce rate is pretty high in America.

So if you are in your 30s (or even older) and still single, do not worry — and never feel pressured.

These days, more and more people are waiting longer to get married.

And who knows? Maybe your perfect match is right around the corner — hold on.

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