Challenges of Prolonged Singleness – Facts and Perspectives Speech by Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru

Today we are discussing prolonged singleness. What challenges are single adults who wish to get married facing today? Why is there an increase in singleness globally?

Getting married early to the right partner has a lot to do with presenting your unique total package of attraction, education, financial independence, social skills and domestic skills to a partner of similar package, who falls in love and proposes. Chances of getting married dramatically reduces if one has not suceeded by age 40. Most people are drawn to a youthful sparkle, intelligence, kindness, loyalty and compatible in the forms of humor, laughter, socialization and sexual distinction. Being single is a choice for millions of people who live bold, independent, successful and highly social single lives. Singles who desire to be married but cannot find a willing partner, are either falling short of their total package, too picky, stuck in a comfort zone, have had too many previous partners or challenged with low self-esteem, poor social skills or health issues.

Approximately 60% of adults who desire marriage but end up single for a prolonged period develop loneliness-related health challenges, including a 45% chance of developing dementia and a 30% chance of dying from a heart attack. Prolonged singleness is indeed a challenge for many people. An interesting Harvard Study for Adult Development specified “good relationships” as the most important factor to healthy physical and emotional well-being. Finding your desired partner can be medicinal, heartwarming, joyful and life prolonging. Nonetheless, being single should not equate being lonely. For every adult who is yet to find Mrs Right or Mr Right, today’s perspectives is for you. Find satisfying work, good friends and progressive companions. Adopt, teach, volunteer and do fun things that contribute to making the world a better place while enriching your network which will in turn help you meet Mr or Mrs right. Stay confident, happy and professionally and socially engaged. Build your passion and most importantly, practice self-care and maximize your sparkling ageless glow.

Concluding Message on Challenges of Prolonged Singleness:

Love and intimacy are biological necessities that prolong life. Whereas, loneliness leads to health issues that can cause premature death. If you are single by choice and genuinely happy, fantastic. If you are single and unable to find a partner, avoid all forms of loneliness. There are over 8 billion people in our world today, step out of your comfort zone and find ways to meet and bond with people you are most compatible with. Push your Dreams in a focused, ethical, intelligent and confident manner and all your heart desires will manifest over time. Greater humanity is an essential key to a better world today. Our world needs a much stronger dosage of healthy love, care and widespread happiness.

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