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[quote=Anonymous]I could say so much about this, as your daughter is much like what I used to be like. Except I then got engaged to the wrong man because I thought I needed to be married by 30. Don't recommend that road.

If I had to say anything to a young woman in that position it would be that in my experience, yours 30s are one of the best times of your life, and one of the best time to be single. You usually have more confidence, more money, and can live a more full life than you could in your 20s. So many more experiences to be had, trips to take and interesting people to meet. It can be such an exciting time to look forward to if you let it be. Leaving all the nonsense of your 20s behind. She should be excited for all the possibilities, and not bemoaning what she thinks she is missing. The world is literally her oyster!

Second, I'm 39, and have had some very rough dating experiences. Finally got a therapist, changed my life. I've gotten REALLY comfortable with being single and have pretty much come to terms with the fact that I'm not really sure I want to be married. Genuinely, truly am just living life 100% for me and being darn happy doing it. Interestingly, I've never had more luck dating. While I used to be so sad feeling like no guy wanted to be with me and I wasn't good enough, now I have to beat them off with a stick. Never in my life have I had guys put in more effort to try and be with me than I have the last year. Its crazy what self-confidence and a focus on life besides marriage can do for your prospects...[/quote]

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