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[quote=Anonymous]This weighs heavy with me. The focus my family had when I as growing up was solely focused on developing a strong independent woman with a solid college or graduate degree. No one ever praised marriage or coached me about how to find a good man and what that means when lined up against my own values. I was a good student, worked and studies hard through two graduate degrees. I dated a guy for 10 years through my 20s. I wish SOMEONE had sat me down and explained the big picture of life. And how possibly dating guy that long was effectively negating many years of possibly finding someone who might be a better fit.

Before I get jumped on for not self-reflection and figuring this out myself, I was a pretty socially immature person. I worked full time and made it through law school and then another grad degree. Suddenly I was 28 and had no intention of marrying that boyfriend.

I hope to take a more holistic and long term approach when raising my kids.

I envy those people who had pushy grandparents who are forever helping navigate the dating scene. [/quote]

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