The mark of a good relationship is one that can evolve and adapt through life’s challenges, so it comes as no surprise that women’s ideas on love and relationships are also ever-evolving. From wedding rings to online dating, females are adjusting their attitudes toward single life, dating and marriage.
Here are four ways women are shifting the way they think about relationships:
1. NO RING ISN’T NECESSARILY A PROPOSAL DEAL BREAKER
No Ring No Man No ProblemWhile every girl dreams of a romantic proposal that involves her guy getting down on one knee and pulling out a giant, sparkling engagement ring, the lack of a ring does not have to equate to the lack of an engagement. JDate recently conducted a poll and discovered that 63 percent of women would maybe or definitely accept a proposal without a ring.
While men may delay uttering those four magical words to save up three months’ salary for a giant rock and lock in a “yes,” perhaps they should consider that the question itself is much more important than the hardware with which it typically comes. With more than half of women reporting that they would consider saying yes sans ring, it just goes to show that us ladies do have our priorities in order. And who knows? Stripping away the pressure of the perfect ring could leave the door open for an even more romantic gesture of love.
2. WOMEN ARE MORE SELECTIVE WHEN IT COMES TO COMMITMENT
The dating landscape has changed vastly in the last few decades making women more selective when committing to a significant other as a result. As the community manager for JDate, I’ve seen firsthand how online dating has changed the way people meet and find love.
Dating sites open up a whole new pool of singles providing women with more options at their fingertips. Furthermore, most online dating sites feature search functions, in-depth questionnaires and compatibility ratings, which gives women a wealth of vetting tools to use before they even head out on that first date.
With the help of modern day technologies, women can be choosy when searching for the right guy to build a lasting relationship with, not to mention save hours by avoiding bad dates with the guy that seemed to have it all together after a five minute conversation in a dark bar.
3. MEN NO LONGER NEED TO BE BREADWINNERS
Now more than ever, women are leading successful careers and holding high power positions in the working world. With big careers come big paychecks, so the cliché that men need to be making more money in a relationship is quickly fading. In a recent study by JDate and ChristianMingle, it was revealed that 53 percent of women don’t care who the primary breadwinner is in a relationship.
The progress women have made in the professional world has brought about a sense of independence that has diluted the need to feel taken care of financially. In relieving the pressure of being the sole provider for the family, men and women can live and love in a way that allows them both to thrive as individuals and a couple.
4. WOMEN ARE EMBRACING THE SINGLE LIFE
Most people are looking for that special someone to settle down with, but in the meantime women are also enjoying their independence. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that fewer 18 to 32 year olds are walking down the aisle than they were in the 1960s.
Reporting a drop from 65 to 26 percent, the study indicates that women are using their 20s to establish careers and focus on themselves, which often leads to an even stronger foundation for a successful relationship when the time is right.
Whether they have a ring on their finger or are enjoying the single life, women are altering their standards of love in order to form stronger, healthier relationships as a whole. In a world that’s always changing, women should always feel empowered to date, marry and love the way they see fit.
Source: galtime.com
