Studies continue to confirm a trending rise in single women. And yet, even though this has become more of the norm, there are still deep feelings of shame around singlehood. Many conversations I’ve had with clients about dating and what it means to be single confirm this experience.

Despite it being 2025, there is still so much stigma attached to being single as a woman—especially after age 30. Too often, singleness is viewed as a failure or even a sign of defectiveness. But I don’t see it that way at all—and neither should you.

What if being single isn’t a sign of failure, but actually a sign of strength? What if it’s simply you being intentional about who you allow into your life and protective of your time and energy? What if it’s you making a conscious decision to pursue only healthy and meaningful connections?

Because that’s what dating is—or at least what it should be if we’re truly in pursuit of healthy love. We date with the intention of meeting someone who offers us peace and safety. We date with the........

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