Is it OK to be single in your 30s? Should you stay single in your 30s? Or give into the pressure to settle down and find a partner? For some reason, being single in your 30s hits different. You are stuck with all your couple friends asking you 'when are you going to settle down?' In this video I want to look at whether you should stay single in your 30s or try to find a relationship.

0:00 The 'joy' of being single in your 30s
0:53 All the articles saying it's great to be single in your 30s
1:15 Being single in your 30s hits different
1:37 Why is there pressure to settle down?
1:54 People want you to be like them
2:19 Attractiveness fades
2:46 Being in a relationship is a sign of 'progress'
3:33 A crappy relationship won't solve your problems
4:35 Admit your ambivalence
5:58 Find yourself first

Hope these ideas help you to decide whether you should stay single in your 30s. Whatever path you choose, know that it is the right one for you, and that you will grow as a result.

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