Singaporeans debate the choice of being unmarried and childless in Singapore

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A diverse group of Singaporeans in their late 30s and 50s said they’re perfectly “happy to be single and free.”

SINGAPORE: A group of middle-aged Singaporeans recently engaged in a lively debate on Reddit about being childless and unmarried in today’s society.

“I’m of Indian and Eurasian ancestry, and our communities here are quite small. This makes the peer pressure even more intense. In the comments section, a diverse group of Singaporeans, from individuals in their late 30s to those in their 50s, told the woman that they’re perfectly “happy to be single and free.”

They emphasized that social media often presents a filtered version of reality and is not an accurate reflection of life. “The pros of being single mean you don’t have to take care of other people, can control your own finances, and can do what you want e.g. go on sabbatical, take up a random hobby without anyone’s opinion,” said another.Still, others went against the grain and expressed their desire to conform to society and build a family.

 

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