On Being Single
Single . Yes, I’ve had a lot of experience with that status. While many girls at 18 think they’ll die if they don’t find their man soon, I’ve made it to 28. And I’ve heard the accompanying comments like, “So… just haven’t found the right one yet?” Or, “I’d have thought you’d have changed your last name by now!” So since I am such an expert (cough) on single life, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on its myths and realities. 1. Aren’t you ready yet? For starters, I’ve become pretty sure we’re not all ready to have a serious relationship and get married at 21 or younger. I didn’t see why I wasn’t. But when the rubber hit the road I found out! And the truth is that though I thought I knew who I was at 21, I would change in a whole lot of ways over the next few years. Much of my life mission, goals, passions, and the priorities that now define my life were largely discovered after the age of 21. And I have gotten to travel, have...