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Portrait of a 21st-Century Spinster
Single, successful woman share their tales of living life to the fullest.
by Anne Marie O'Connor
Heather agrees. “The notion that there is something wrong with a single woman, especially past a certain age, is alive and well,” she adds. “I think a lot of women fear turning into Patty and Selma from The Simpsons.”
Despite negative images, many single women wouldn’t change. “My life isn’t better without a commitment, but it is definitely just as good,” declares Dana.
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1 cris // Feb 28, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Jeff, I feel sad for the woman you wrote about. However, please don’t assume promiscuity is the norm for all women who are happily single. Not all people require sex to be fulfilled. Celibacy by choice is a good option for those not driven by their hormones. Life can be blissfully peaceful for one who prefers intellectual and spiritual pursuits.
2 Jeff // Feb 26, 2008 at 5:00 am
The truth about these “21st spinsters” is far from what appears on the outside - the apparently happy carefree woman living a “full” , and by implication, promiscuous life.
I am 35 and just out of curiosity went out on a couple of dates with one of these never married/no kids types 45 year old woman. After sex, much to my surprise she broke down in tears saying how empty and vapid her life is, and despite her sexually liberated/independent lifestyle she feels used by men after every short lived fling.
3 lilD // Feb 4, 2008 at 11:39 am
sounds like a lot of justification to me…i was happy being single (truly!) but never felt like i needed to articulate why being single was actually superior. i actually thought that having a long distance relatioship would be ideal given how independent i am, busy with work and friends, etc but after settling down with someone i love dearly, i am happier with him being in my life and not long distance.
love that so many women are single and truly happy and not being defined by marriage
funny that this is not a conversation about men? when the truth is that “data” show it’s tougher for men generally to be single than for women!
4 Joey // Feb 4, 2008 at 11:12 am
If I am not happily married, I hope to be a playboy until the day I die… I would love to be 98 years old with a hot Pamlea Anderson on my lap while I cruise down fifth ave on my wheelchair…
5 Deb // Feb 4, 2008 at 4:44 am
Thank you. I’m so sick of being judged by my marital status. I’ve been happily single for 54 years and I thank the goddesses every time I think about how many times I could’ve broken down and said yes but held my ground and kept my freedom.
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