[marriage & in-laws] TO THE PEOPLE IN THEIR 40-50S WHO ARE NOT MARRIED, HOW ARE YOU DOING?

I'm not married, divorced, or single by choice. But I just don't think I'll ever get married, so I plan to live alone.

I haven't dated since college, and there aren't any men showing interest in me anymore. I just have the most fun hanging out with my friends, and I'm good at going to cafes alone, taking walks alone, and entertaining myself.

And above all, whenever I actually like someone and think, "This person is nice," they're either already in a relationship or married. When I see guys who are interested in me and want to be introduced to me, none of them are my type, and I'm not really attracted to them.

So, this is where I am right now: I can't get the person I want, and the people who want me aren't my type. So, I decided not to lower my standards and date just anyone, I'll just live on my own.

I'm 32 now, and my friends are getting married one by one, but I don't feel like, "Ah, I want to get married too ㅠㅠ" at all. I just think things like, "Ah, that dress is pretty" or "Ah, they're having the wedding at a beautiful venue!"

It suddenly hit me that my parents have passed away, and on top of that, I'm an only child, so I'll end up living alone...

-What if I'm lonely when I'm 40 or 50? - I'll have to keep working until I die without a break. - I'll never have a family of my own, what am I supposed to do with my life?

These thoughts kept popping into my head, and they're really weighing on me...

How are you all doing, you single people over 40?

Please give me some advice ㅠㅠㅠ

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1. [+234, -148]

I'm a mom of two sons. They say you'll regret it whether you get married or not, but if I could go back to being single, I wouldn't get married. As soon as kids get a little older, they start caring more about their friends and girlfriends, and parents take a back seat. As for my husband, he used to brag about making money, but once he retired, he turned into a total slacker. Cooking three meals a day, every single day, is absolutely exhausting. Get married only when you feel like you couldn't live without that person. I got married when I reached marriageable age because my parents liked the guy and I thought he seemed decent enough, but if I could go back, I definitely wouldn't get married.

2. [+188, -18]

(Commentor is a man) Just because you're married doesn't mean you're not lonely. The internet is flooded with complaints about the indifference and disregard shown by so many married couples...

3. [+181, -8]

I'm in my 40s, unmarried, with no parents or siblings. I'm used to being lonely, so it's fine, and I'm used to not having a family. I'm just living my life. On weekdays I work, and on weekends I spend time on my hobbies, relaxing, and doing housework. Before I know it, time just flies by

4. [+159, -12]

My unmarried friends seem to be doing just fine, living their lives and enjoying their hobbies. I guess they might feel lonely as they get older... but whether you're married or not, everyone feels lonely sometimes. it's a world where we all live on our own. That's just how life is! I think the important thing is to live each day happily while you're still young

5. [+127, -8]

Someone who's married once told me that whether you're married or not, you're still lonely... I guess the important thing is just to find fulfillment within yourself

6. [+86, -104]

It's clear from this post too. The reason she wants to get married is so she can rely on her husband financially and just eat and relax. Ugh, you tubercle-like creature

7. [+59, -4]

(Commentor is a man) There's a misconception that getting married will keep you from feeling lonely. There's a misconception that getting married means you won't have to work once you get older

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