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fasttense

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2. There are more single women today (as a percentage of the total population)

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Thu Jun 6, 2013, 06:22 AM

Jun 2013

then ever in the history of our country. Women are remaining single because capitalism has destroyed the traditional family (not that that is all a bad thing) and women aren't putting up with being serfs at home and at work.

So, eventually the attitudes of society will have to adjust to the realities of society. But it may take some time. Illusions die slowly.

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Life Before Marriage: Why You're Not An Adult Until You Tie The Knot [View all] no_hypocrisy Jun 2013 OP

When I was single it felt madaboutharry Jun 2013 #1

I'm 36, never married JoDog Jun 2013 #8

Mine is an antique Ainsley, discontinued in the 30's. I bought it. Much easier than marrying. Squinch Jun 2013 #17

There are more single women today (as a percentage of the total population) fasttense Jun 2013 #2

This is the dumbest article Ive ever read. bunnies Jun 2013 #3

Glad to see that I'm not the only one who took it that way. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #5

This essay makes me want to puke, and I'm married. Jesus, this woman is immature Nay Jun 2013 #19

I'm with you, bunnies. If this is a serious article, I worry about women in their 20's. Squinch Jun 2013 #10

This woman sounds like a real dumb-ass. PassingFair Jun 2013 #16

Completely agree. HuffPo always has crap like this. Dash87 Jun 2013 #18

I'm in an 11 year relationship - monogamous, quite happy - I do not see the need to marry. Democracyinkind Jun 2013 #4

Same situation for me. bunnies Jun 2013 #6

I have to admit, I feel like a sell-out REP Jun 2013 #9

My friend did the same thing: got married when she got breast cancer, because her Squinch Jun 2013 #11

Well REP Jun 2013 #12

Yes, but it's like carrying an umbrella: if you carry one, it won't rain. So keep knocking Squinch Jun 2013 #13

I'm 41 and can't see myself ever being married freeplessinseattle Jun 2013 #7

Back in the 80's when I was in my 20's MadrasT Jun 2013 #14

I have kinda found people that act like being un-married is a bad thing. Knightraven Jun 2013 #15