You probably think that I'm going to say that biggest problems with being over thirty and single are things like: your clock is ticking, there are not enough eligible men or women out there, or on-line dating is for the birds. But I'm not. You see, most of the things I just listed are opportunities and not problems. The biggest problem with being over thirty and single is … [Read more...]
Singles: 4 Love Lessons That I’ll Take Beyond My 20s
As I reflect on this past decade of my life and welcome my 30s, I’ve learned a lot about relationships and about myself. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but at this age, I’ve realized that they were lessons that didn’t simply wound me but became opportunities to help someone else. As we all continue to live and learn in love, we take some vital wisdom with us from those … [Read more...]
He Tried It. Another Friend Told Me I’ll Stay Single. But Here’s What I Said
God challenged me recently. One evening a male friend and I talked about being single, and he said to me that he was concerned that I would still be single at 35. (I'm 29 now, so was he able to see that far in the future, huh?) The first thing I thought was: what is wrong with being single at 35 and why was I initially so defensive about it? Secondly, what would cause someone … [Read more...]
The Top 30 Life Lessons to Learn Before You Turn 30
By Anduza Milestone birthdays are a good time for reflection. It's important to take stock of where you are in life and see what changes you need to make in order to live a happier more fulfilled life. I’m a month away from the BIG 3-0, so I have been reflecting on some life lessons that my 20s have taught me that I think will help me make the next decade of my life even … [Read more...]