I thought the other day - "How did I get to 32 without getting married and starting a family?" The thing is, I don't feel old, but in working with so many LDS singles in their early to late 20s that are worried about not finding their true love, I realized I am years beyond that and single. It was such a weird realization - like when you notice that it has been a decade since you got home from your mission and you didn't even leave until you were 21???? I mean - What the H*!!?
I sat down with the lovely author of this article, Cathy Sundberg, about 2 months ago to talk about all things single. It was one of the best conversations I have had on the subject because it didn't focus on anything negative - we talked about how we wanted every single LDS person to know that they should enjoy the single life that God has blessed them with - because for most of us, it will happen in this life and it will be the best thing ever. We also talked about enjoying dating and not dreading it. Getting to know lots of other people not just for the hope that they will be "the one" or introduce you to "the one" but because it is fun getting to know new people.
So I loved the article Cathy wrote for LDS Living and I think you will too - there is a longer version in the actual magazine so hopefully you subscribe and if you don't you should pick it up. It is more than worth the read!
Thank you for this. It is something that I always need to here. You are an inspiration to me.
ReplyDeleteDitto girlfriend - we need to have another catch up! It has been too long!
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