While some people are fortunate to have found the love of their life at a very young age, that's not the case for many singles. There may be some pressure to settle down, even if you aren't sure your current partner is "the one." However, allowing yourself time in your 20s to discover who you are as a person and learn what you need out of a relationship will make your 30s an incredibly empowering decade.
With a mission to "shed the shame" and create a supportive online community, 30-something "late bloomer" Allora Campbell took to TikTok to share her journey into the dating world and to let others know that they are not alone. Opening up about your inexperience in romantic relationships can feel embarrassing, especially after you leave your 20s. However, it's not uncommon to still be single in your 30s.
According to Glam, much of this societal pressure to settle down and start a family falls primarily on women because of their decreasing fertility once in their 30s. Some women may even begin to wonder if their biological clock is running out of time. Beyond the statistical reality of pregnancy, it's also believed that women face stricter timelines for marriage and family than men because women are still primarily seen as wives, stay-at-home moms, or homemakers. Unfortunately, this external pressure can cause women to settle for partners they don't align with.
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