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I know many single, middle-aged women, and I don't know any who are that way by choice. I also know plenty of women with a partner who's less than satisfactory, but they stay there because the alternative is being alone. I chose being alone rather than stay in a bad marriage. The single men I've dated since have had significant issues; lack of employment, debt, substance abuse and, yes, fear of commitment so huge that the behavior was beyond description. The single women I know are healthy, working, home-owners, very together. Doesn't anyone else see a disparity here?
I, for one, have been in relationships and not. Even though I feel pressure to be looking for the next relationship, I have to say my history has shown that I'm happier alone.
