To All My Single Ladies

Dear Journal,

Prince charming isn't here.

Okay, I get it. You all want some juicy details about my single life. I guess ‘my situation’ has captivated a lot of you guys since Happy & Alone has become the most popular post on my blog. So I get it, you want more stories about my personal life. Honestly, I don’t know where to start. 

As a little girl I thought that meeting prince charming, falling in love, and living happily ever after was the entire point of you know…being a woman? In my little girl mind, not being married by at least age 25 would have been a disaster.

Now, at 27, I'm feeling more alone than ever. Let’s be honest here: we all believe somewhere in this world there is one person who is perfect for us, right? If we are the girl in the corner, the one in the shadows, the one who is awkward or not as pretty as the others, the shy one, the fat one, the tomboy – anyway you get it – no matter what, Prince Charming will see us and in his eyes, we will be beautiful, wonderful and perfect. So we wait for him. We cling to the idea that our own Prince Charming will soon be along and we'll get our day in the sun. What we aren't taught is that sometimes Prince Charming doesn't come along. 

To all my single ladies out there…

• Quit waiting - Prince Charming isn't going to show up at your door, ring the bell and say: "Wow, I finally found you". 
• Live your life and have fun! - Prince Charming isn't the answer to your lackluster life. You're responsible for your own entertainment, your own hobbies, your own enjoyment in life. 
• Enjoy your friendships - Friends & family are an important part of your life. They will always be there for you (even if it doesn't work with Prince Charming). 
• Be financially independent - Many girls continue to hold a belief that they will marry a rich man and he will pay for everything. Girlfriend, don't be a gold digger. Never rely on a man for money. If you support yourself financially, you won't have to worry about anyone leaving you and you can make choices you couldn't otherwise make. 

Remember, life goes on regardless of whether or not you've found Prince Charming. 

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