Spring
and summer lead the way with fake tanning mishaps, trips to the sea side and
yes, a wave of weddings, which can make it
seem like suddenly everyone is getting
hitched. But, on the contrary, a recent study has revealed that more of us are
taking our time to get married these days than ever before.
The study revealed the number of single people out there is steadily rising and has been for the past decade. In 2005, (the year of Brangelina) the number of singles between 18 and 29 years old was just 49% while 32% were married. Compare that to today and things look very different - only 16% are married and a huge 64% are single.
The study revealed the number of single people out there is steadily rising and has been for the past decade. In 2005, (the year of Brangelina) the number of singles between 18 and 29 years old was just 49% while 32% were married. Compare that to today and things look very different - only 16% are married and a huge 64% are single.
Nice to know then if you’re single right now, you're definitely not alone.
The
study ends by saying: "this means that not only are fewer young adults
married, but also that fewer are in committed relationships" - and I’m afraid we don’t agree...
...but we think there is more to it than that.
...but we think there is more to it than that.
Nowadays
when we turn 18 we are more likely to be going onto further education until at
least 21, or we are likely to begin working but live with our parents – a
knock-on effect of the housing market crisis 10 years ago.
I mean how are we supposed to think about settling down and getting married when our last extravagant purchase was a Waitrose sandwich, and what about those who are cohabiting? It’s thought more than 14% of people are choosing to live together rather than marry today.
I mean how are we supposed to think about settling down and getting married when our last extravagant purchase was a Waitrose sandwich, and what about those who are cohabiting? It’s thought more than 14% of people are choosing to live together rather than marry today.
So, is that why more of us are 'single'?
Maybe we’re still meeting people and falling in love, but it’s the moving in so soon and the marriage part overall that is in decline - because lets face it, it's expensive!
The
typical old age taboos around living together pre-marriage and having
children very rarely apply anymore, it’s become the norm – and with the
average wedding costing around £15,000, it’s no wonder many young couples are
looking to buy before they tie. Until recently too marriage was primarily a religious ceremony, yet a recent census
report those
under 25 are more likely to have less religious belief than any other age group.
Which
got us thinking… isn’t the point of being together to be happy?
Whatever your relationship status, don’t feel pressure to conform – just be happy with what you are! If that means single, then so be it, you're not alone! Waiting for the right person isn’t a compulsion, nor is it a ‘must do’ – more often than not the right person comes along when you least expect it.
Whatever your relationship status, don’t feel pressure to conform – just be happy with what you are! If that means single, then so be it, you're not alone! Waiting for the right person isn’t a compulsion, nor is it a ‘must do’ – more often than not the right person comes along when you least expect it.
So
if you’re one of the 64% and single, don’t fret… be happy and head on to Flirtify!
Ps. Ever wondered where the best places to meet people are?
Islington in London is reported to be one of the top places to be single with 60% of people never marrying. Meanwhile ladies, if you’re sick of the lack of eligible single men near you, head to Richmondshire in North Yorkshire where there are 21 single men to every 10 single women.
Ps. Ever wondered where the best places to meet people are?
Islington in London is reported to be one of the top places to be single with 60% of people never marrying. Meanwhile ladies, if you’re sick of the lack of eligible single men near you, head to Richmondshire in North Yorkshire where there are 21 single men to every 10 single women.
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