I know this is my 2ed post this morning but I just had to share this information with you. I have had several people ask me why turning 38 was so hard for me. The answer is I haven't enjoyed tuning any age in my 30's. And it's not because I was turning 30, 35, or 38 that was so hard but the thought that I will be 40 soon is heart breaking. I am not the type of person who loves to date. In fact I am quite stressed out about it. I love to go out and have fun but to meet someone new racks my nerves. Always thinking about how I look, How I act, Does he like me??? And the fear of rejection is always there. I can't tell you how many times I have turned down dates for these very real fears and my level of shyness. And now I fear that I will be 40 soon and will never find that person who truly wants to be with me. And of course I was watching TV last night when I saw these statics.
A few years ago the odds of a single woman in her 40's were more likely to be involved in a terrorist attack then she was to get married.
Women in their 20's are 86% more likely to get married. (Pretty good huh?)
Women in their 30's 74% (still good odds)
Women in their 40's 30% (What the fuck is the matter with people)
I don't want to think about the poor women who are older then that. So I have 2 years get get my life together. Then I'm going to hang it up and just use men for sex. LOL
Yeah, 40 isn't any easier! Got there this past year. I will say this though...I haven't minded as much I thought I would. Looking back I wish I had my youth and energy of some of those younger ages, but I wouldn't trade where I am now in knowledge, understanding, and self-awareness for anything. Just my two cents worth. :)
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Dauntless and I can take the aging process with more grace--we are men. But if you get any consolation from this, good. I met my lizard when I was 47 and she was 44 (almost 45), so there's still hope. We are beautifully happy together.
ReplyDeleteThis entry intrigued me until I read your comment on the 30% for gals over 40! I literally laughed out loud at the though of you saying "wtf is that?" describing these facts to me in public for dinner/drinks. Not to find humor in your plight, but I would have broke out laughing!!!
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