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This change in the dynamics of your social group can be confusing! Old friendships may not resonate anymore, for example, and time with friends may become more scarce or structured, as friends prioritise their partners and/or children.

Both men and women who are single and/or without kids – whether by circumstance or choice – report sometimes feeling at a loss, especially if their social circle includes mostly married couples with kids. When our relationship status is different to what society tells us is “normal” we can also feel that we don’t quite belong. This is especially true for women, who can feel anxious in this life stage to have (biological) children before their body’s “deadline” kicks in.Īlternatively, if you’re not sure you want kids at all, you may feel like you have to constantly justify your choices to others. If you’re not in a relationship, you may feel a lot of social pressure to find a partner. Their challenges come in all shapes and forms… The challenges of being single… One of the main reasons clients – particularly women around the age of 30 and 40 – come to counselling is for support with their relationships. To be happy in any area of our lives, we need to start with defining what success means for us in that area. This article was inspired by my chats with friends as well as clients in counselling sessions here at Expat Nest. But we rarely ask it about our relationships… and knowing the answer could open up so many new opportunities for us.

What is success? It’s a question we often think about when it comes to our professions.

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