Singleness

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Rose - Embrace the gift of singleness

3 Ways to Embrace the Gift of Singleness

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Singleness was never a gift I asked God for. Instead, I have always desired companionship and to start my own family, so the more years I move up in my twenties, the more tempted I am to detest this gift and “exchange” it for the gift of marriage.
Girl fifth wheeling - to the girl without a boyfriend

To the Girl Without A Boyfriend

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To my 25-year-old self, It’s now been three years since you questioned why God wouldn’t give you a boyfriend. Believe it or not, I’m now the girl you envy: the one with the boyfriend.
Woman with nonexistent family - being single in my 30s.

3 Things I've Learned As a Single in My 30s

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Now that I’ve hit my 30s, the reality that I might remain single for the rest of my life, and that life would more or less remain status quo looms over me with each passing year. On a larger scale, this journey of singleness has taught me three important things about God’s provision and purpose for my life.
Man staring at himself in the mirror - should I stay single

Should I Stay Single?

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It was my first real relationship. After it became clear that we weren’t compatible, I decided to end it. The only problem was I had never been in a serious relationship before, and the thought of breaking up with someone terrified me. So I did what any immature and scared guy would do—I broke up with her on the phone. I know; not cool. But don’t worry, it gets worse.
Colorful ring - 3 things to focus on when you're single

3 Things to Focus on When You're Single

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Are you tired of questions about your relationship status? Or has a relationship you thought would last recently come to an end? Have you just spent the summer watching everyone else get married, and find yourself asking God, “Why am I still single?”
Girl alone in the forest - how to deal with the question why are you still single

5 Ways to Deal with the Question, "Why Are You Still Single?"

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“It’s a new year already but I see you’re still single, eh?” “When are you getting a boyfriend?” “You know, your friend from high school already has two children. When will you be like her?”
Girl alone in the park - Choosing to stay single this season

Why I'm Choosing to Stay Single This Season

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The standard answer I have on hand whenever people inquire about my single status is that I have not met Mr Right.
Girl alone on the beach - You're still single, something must be wrong with you

“You’re still single? What’s wrong with you?”

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Last week, I realized I may be a contender for a world record—the highest number of weddings attended by a single person under the age of 35. I’ve been counting and, although it seems impossible, the number has now reached 207.
Holding Hands - Getting married shouldn't be your only life goal

Getting Married Need Not Be A #lifegoal

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Wedding and engagement announcements dominate my social media feeds, and I am starting to feel left out.