I can still visualize my glorious entrance. I was late, as usual, but I entered the house with a determination to overcome my gaffe with flair and fun. I opened the door in a burst of energy and a smile. People were gathered around, talking, laughing, waiting.
The host of the house approached. “Hey, girl, have you not gotten married yet?” he asked loudly. Fade to black.
Perhaps the man was caught in a web of conversation about recent marriages. Perhaps he was bored and thought it might be fun to liven things up at my expense. Whatever the reason, his boorish comment did not make my list of life’s most enjoyable moments.
Thankfully, I’ve since recovered.
With single-led households making up about half of American family units these days, singleness is a true cultural phenomenon.