I'm Not Actively Pursuing a Romantic Partnership by Choice
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Thoughts on Marriage
In a 2016 interview with the New York Times, Whoopi Goldberg was asked about marriage and famously said,
"I don't want somebody in my house."
Someone recently shared this quote with me, and I responded, "Same." Then I went home, stretched out on my couch, and probably read a book or watched one of the many TV shows on my ever-growing streaming list. This is how most of my evenings look, and while some might see this as lonely, I find it wonderful.
Contentment in Singleness
Most of my friends are married or in long-term relationships. I’ve been single for quite a while and feel perfectly content with it. From high school up to my early 30s, I worried about finding a partner. Society often expects you to take on life with someone because handling it alone seems daunting. Yet, I’ve discovered that being single doesn’t mean being lonely.
Choosing Singleness
- People marry or commit for many reasons, including raising children.
- I never wanted kids, so marriage was never a compelling option for me.
Being single allows me to enjoy my own pace and find happiness outside of traditional relationships.
Author’s summary: Choosing singleness has brought me peace and fulfillment, proving that companionship and happiness come in many forms beyond romantic partnerships.