Research shows the value of believing that singlehood is an opportunity for growth.

Nearly one in four U.S. adults may remain single for life, and half of all singles aren't looking to date.

Men under 30 are single at higher rates than women in the same age group.

Five films model how solitude can foster autonomy, self-discovery, and renewed focus on personal goals.

Being single in the U.S. seems to be steadily on the rise since 2020. About 41 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 to 29 are single. About 51 percent of men under 30 are single, compared to 32 percent of women in the same age bracket. Half of U.S. women who are 65 and older are single, frequently as a result of being divorced or widowed. Overall, the data suggest that nearly one in four U.S. adults today may remain single for their entire lives, and half of all singles are not even looking to date.

While most people feel that dating has become harder over the last 10 years, women seem to be having a more difficult time finding someone who meets their relationship standards. As a result, many are embracing singlehood as an opportunity to maximize their personal happiness, careers, and........

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