Dating: Female, Single And 30 - Why The Rules Change

By Matt Fuller

The biological make up of men and society is allowing them to remain single, foot loose and fancy free well into their 30s when it comes to the subject of reproduction.

It's an unfortunate fact of life that our society views men in their 30s very differently to women of the same vintage. Once a woman turns 30 she is often labeled "past her used by date" but in contrast to 30 year old plus single men, they are given a pat on the back and often encouraged to make the most of their freedom. Even though popular TV shows like Desperate Housewives and Sex in the City send out the message to woman that it's okay to be 30 and single, the fact is that if she wants to give birth naturally she will need a man to do so.

Many factors in life play a part in delaying women from having families at a younger age which can be partly attributed to the rising cost of living, increasing equality in the workplace that offers women more career choices. Women are also far less inclined to remain in unhappy relationships as compared to 20 years ago. 30 something women have to live with daily pressures to have a family from her parents and friends. And the longer she delays this process the more her work colleagues and other associates will label her as either "gay" or" ineligible."

With the pressures 30 something year old single women face today has seen the demand for online dating rise year after year. Online dating sites offer anonymity for single women to locate suitable single men without their families and associates judging their every move. Dating online is also very socially acceptable in this day and age and is a very publicized dating alternative. Along with other internet social outlets that include Face Book and My Space, online dating is paving the way for 30 year old single women to find relationships and maintain their careers and existing time restraining lifestyles.

Women should not be forced into having to fit the mould that society sets, she should never feel forced into a relationship simply to please other peoples expectations. Many women have an ideal picture of what qualities she needs to find in a man worthy of becoming her partner but all too often she sets the standard too high when making a judgment call about men she is dating making the grade or not.

With this dilemma faced by ageing single women has seen the introduction and in recent times the acceptance of cougar dating. With seemingly less and less available single eligible men, some older women are turning to young men for companionship. This trend is adding fuel to the issue in that young men are not looking for anything 'long term' so what might be a challenge today, is quickly deemed as unwanted goods tomorrow. - 32510

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