By Bunmi Sofola
HAVE you readers noticed the new and growing breed of ‘forever singles’? It consists of a band of empowered, independent women who don’t want to be defined by a relationship. Not for them nights slumped on the sofa trying to pacify a screaming kid whilst their man snores in front of Super Sports. Instead, they have made a positive commitment to what is now known as ‘long-term singleton.’
For these band of woman, there are no mandatory trips to visit in-laws they would ordinarily not interact with socially – nor dreary weekends traipsing smelly markets in order to warm their affection into their men’s tommy. Being forever single is a lifestyle choice which removes the need for a man from the equation of personal happiness.
“In a recent discussion on one of the TV channels, one of the impressive looking discussants tore relationships to shreds. If they happen and you’re one of the lucky few to find a man who genuinely commits, fine.
If not, there are challenging alternatives to complement your lifestyle. According to her, a lot of single women today are buying their first property on their own – they don’t wait for Mr. Right before making a key decision.
