Choosing to be Single by Choice

People have the mentality that every woman should have a man in her life, and if she doesn't, she should start looking for one as soon as she can, if she doesn't already have one. For single women, being single is not a free decision but rather a burden they must bear

Although there are already close to 73 million single women in India who have a presence on social media, the reality of life for these ladies may be much more difficult than we can possibly fathom.

Yes, if you want to be successful in India as a single person, you need to first answer the question, "What will society say?" Indian society is the most uneasy about this reality. Not only is it believed that Indian society holds unmarried women at a lower standard than married women, but in many other prosperous countries, women are also considered to play a subordinate role to men.

People have the mentality that every woman should have a man in her life, and if she doesn't, she should start looking for one as soon as she can, if she doesn't already have one. For single women, being single is not a free decision but rather a burden they must bear.

The vast majority of people in our society, both men and women, are of the opinion that there is something inherently demeaning about a woman in her thirties, who is still unmarried. This extremely archaic way of thinking makes it challenging for a woman to navigate life on her own.

It's possible that only single women can relate to these problems.

Concerns regarding safety

There is not a single place in the world where it is safe for a woman to be alone. Every day, women who are not in relationships are subjected to violence, sexual assault, and molestation. There has been an increase in the number of people looking to pick up women in public places and on public transportation.

Every day, women face adversity, and while some of them opt to keep their mouths shut, others strive to lead uncomplicated lives while maintaining their dignity.

Guys are always hitting on and flirting with other women

It's one of the most frustrating things for single women to deal with when males think they can approach them sexually because they think they're free, so they continuously try to hit on them and flirt with them.

People tend to view unmarried women as a potential threat, and research shows that the older a woman gets, the greater the likelihood that undesirable males will harass her. Even more men have the misconception that she is older and single, leading them to feel that she would be open to having a one-night stand. It is extremely challenging to locate people who do not cast doubt on the independent capabilities of a woman in her 30s.

Constant pressure from peers to get married

In Indian culture, a woman's marriage is seen as the pinnacle of her life's journey, and it is socially unacceptable for a woman to remain unmarried.

Parents of unmarried daughters exert persistent pressure on their daughters to get married. The pressure from one's parents is not the only one; as society progresses, it thinks that women who have never been married have "defects."

There can be no children born after the age of thirty

One of the most significant sources of stress is getting married, and another is having children. You know, there is this ticking clock that keeps putting pressure on people to either find a partner by the age of 30 or give up on the dream of having children. Other options, like adoption and sperm donation, remain contentious topics of discussion in India.

Individuals defending the statement, "Being Single Is My Choice"

It is challenging to persuade other people that choosing to be single is a conscious decision; they may feel sorry for the woman or perhaps assume that there is something wrong with her or that no one wants her.

Trying to persuade them that being single is perfectly OK and that there is nothing inherently flawed about it is a commendable endeavour that, sadly, does not result in success.

There is still a lot of sensitivity towards women in India; you will find a lot of people who are curious about why you are not married and why you are still single. It is time to stop focusing on things that are important to other people and start focusing on the things that are important to you. It is time to take responsibility for who you are, to stand tall and proud, and to be fearless and unafraid.

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