So, lets be honest. I’m 28, single and a girl. I am pretty content with my life, there are some things I’d like to change and am working on them. But the one thing I’m actually ok with right now is being single.
I was recently at a wedding and our pastor (I know he was joking with me so don’t take it any other way than that) said “so you’re next, right.” I laughed at him. I really did. He’s a friend I can do that.
The next day I was at a barbecue at someone’s house who I, personally, didn’t know even though they were friends with my parents, asked me when it was going to be “my turn”.
I honestly had to turn and walk away at that.
These two instances got me to thinking; Why would you ask someone that? Why does the world see a single female at my age as something wrong? Why do we have to be married?
Why can’t people just be cool with me being happy with where I am? Am I not allowed to be happy being single? Is our culture so wrapped up in the all girls have to get married they can’t see we’re perfectly happy being single & doing what we’re doing?
This isn’t to say I don’t ever want to be married someday, but right now I’m happy. I’m content. Deal with it.
Good Job, Stephanie! Glad to hear you are content! Yes, I'd like to be a Grandmother some day; however, more than that, I want you to be content and where God wants you. I would rather you find the right guy and be happy if/when that time comes, than to settle, just because "society" says you should. When I read this though, the thought crossed my mind....'uh oh, invariably when a single person finally hits this stage and is content.......God throws a twist in there and.........so be prepared!!! LOL. Love you much!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have plenty of great nieces & nephews to play with and spoil at the moment ;)
DeleteStephanie, you are great. Thanks for being real.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Glad you understood when I laughed at you :D
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