A growing number of women over 50 claim they’re happier staying single than getting hitched. Here’s why—and the new way romance fits in their lives.
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By Judsen Culbreth
 n the past (and not too long ago at that), a woman over age 50 who was single inspired sympathy and concern from her married peers: Will she ever be able to find someone and settle down? True, even today, many unattached women in this demographic dream of hearing wedding bells. Still, a surprising number have the exact opposite attitude and think, Why the heck would I want to get married now?
Most people believe that men over 50 have long cherished their bachelordom. But these days, a growing number of women also feel that
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| These days, a growing number of women over 50 feel that staying single has a whole lot of benefits. |
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staying single has a whole lot of benefits. When I was conducting research for my book, The Boomers’ Guide to Online Dating, I was surprised by how often I heard this sentiment. This doesn’t mean these women aren’t dating—on the contrary, their calendars are packed with fun plans and romantic prospects. But if a well-meaning male suitor starts putting out feelers along the lines of, “So do you ever want to get married someday?” they’re more likely than ever to hear a woman say, “I doubt it”—and really mean it. What’s caused such a dramatic shift in 50-plus women’s romantic goals? Read on to find out.
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http://www.match.com/magazine/article/6801/I-Dont-Want-To-Get-Married/
