Key points

Many women are choosing to stay single over settling.

Choosing to stay single allows women to preserve their inner peace and autonomy.

Singleness can create space for growth, friendships, and fulfillment outside of romantic partnership.

Studies continue to confirm the trending rise in single women. And yet, even though this has become more of the norm, there are still deep feelings of shame around singlehood . Many conversations I’ve had with clients about dating and what it means to be single confirm this experience.

Despite it being 2025, there is still so much stigma attached to being single as a woman—especially after the age of 30. Too often, singleness is viewed as a failure or even a sign of defectiveness. But I don’t see it that way at all—and neither should

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