Is 27 going on 28 a pathetic old maid?

That's my age, and I've never been married before. I'd like to, I just want to make sure it's the right person before I make what's supposed to be a lifetime commitment to someone. I date, I'm just not sure if I've found "the one" yet. People don't understand this...they ask me why I'm still single, when I'm going to get married, some ask if I even like boys (of course I do). Should I still wait for Mr. Right (Mr. Right meaning my best possible choice, I realize no one's perfect), regardless of how long it takes? What's your opinion of someone my age who's single?

Is 27 going on 28 a pathetic old maid?
Stop listening to all that cr*p! I married at 27 because I was freaked out about not being married...Family on me, friends asking, etc. So I married the wrong man just to be married. Knew it was wrong when I did it, but thought it was what I was supposed to do.Then a year and a half later, I divorced this man and joined that club. Learn from my mistake. I married the best guy in the world when I was 35. My biggest regret is that I didn't listen to my inner voice...I wish my second husband could have been my one and only husband!
Reply:No your totally doing the right thing so many people jump into things now.
Reply:There's only Mr. Right-Enough. But don't build your life around the idea of accumulating a husband as a sign of fitting into a perfect American lifestyle...many people are dying to get a divorce and right now live together but legally seperated because it's too expensive to live by yourself and seperate your credit. More complicated with children tossed into the picture.





Soulmates alway happen by accident. Just ask those that already have them.
Reply:your waiting for that "great love",,your perfect partner,,i think,,you'll find him,,if your happy with that, that's all that matters,,i admire,,someone who's secure enough in themselves to wait for the right person to come along to get married,,i mean,,it's really a miserable existence,,being married to the wrong person.......
Reply:I think you're SMART to be single at this age. Too many people get married way too young. How can they possibly successfully share in someone else's life when they don't even know themselves? Hence, the divorce rate is so high. It's good you're strong about who you are and know what you're looking for. When you do find him, you'll know and it'll be so worth the wait.
Reply:Look the people that want you to get married is probably because they also want you to be miserable like them. And that's how you'll be if you go for the next guy that walks into your life.
Reply:You are not an old maid-you are smart. Wait until you meet someone that is right for you. You will know when that happens. I wish I had waited until I was older. When you are older you know the right questions to ask such as: do you want kids, how many, what religion if any do you have, how do you want to discipline the kids, do you want to travel or live in the same state the rest of you life and so on.
Reply:Don't get married, especially for the wrong reason. I did it at 27 because I was feeling like you are. What a mistake.





Be 100% positive before you get married.
Reply:You are FAR from an old maid. You shouldn't think of marriage or kids until you are in your thirties. Your twenties is a time to live it up, go a little crazy wild, then at thirty start to settle down and raise your family.
Reply:I think when you finally realx about it and stop looking for someone to marry then it will happen naturally. Its like waiting on a pot to boil it never does while you are standing there. Be patient! GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Well, I am 27, going on 28. Let me just tell you that I was in an awful marriage. I am now remarried with a child in the middle. I wish i had done it right the first time. You are not old, and I hope you find the love of your life soon. As for people's comments, just ignore them.There is no rule that says you must be married by a certain age. Just be YOU. Do what YOU want to do. Live your life for YOURSELF and no one else. Be happy.
Reply:Not unless this 1508 and not 2008. You are not an old maid.





My opinion on someone your age (my age 28) that is single is that you got your education out of the way and wanted a career before you settled into the family role or you just haven't met the right person yet.
Reply:I don't think you are an old maid. I do think you should wait for Mr. Right. As in the one who is right for you.
Reply:You are absolutely doing the right thing by waiting. A lot of those who are asking why you aren't married have probably blown at least one marriage already. You, on the other hand, will have a very good chance of doing it right the first time. You're doing the same thing my wife did, and it worked well for her.
Reply:I think that you are wise to remain single until you have found "Mr. Right." You are NOT an old maid. You have plenty of time to find a man who is kind, hard-working, compassionate and just right for you. He is out there. Do not rush into a relationship because you think you need to be married now. It is quite possible that as you live your life, do what interests you and develop you career you will in the process naturally find "Mr. Right" without having to try or look very hard. He is out there and it is a good idea to just go about your life naturally enjoying what interests you knowing that when the time is right, you will find a great husband. The best way to attract the qualities you want in a mate is to be those qualities yourself. I found my husband 7 years ago while I was promoting a new business and we were both in the same line of work. We fell in love writing each other email. At first we developed a long-distance relationship then got married after 6 months dating and we have a wonderful loving marriage. We had our faith and family values in common and that helped me to know that he was right for me. We have a beautiful romance. Take heart and have faith in yourself, you will find your husband when the time is right. I believe that God has a unique plan for each person. You'll know in your heart when you meet this person, I believe that women can have a sense of the "rightness" of a relationship from the start. Follow your insticts and look for someone you feel you really could spend the rest of your life with. Ask yourself will this man make a good husband, father, soul mate? Is he honest, kind, and whatever other qualities are important to you. This is how I was able to find my husband by being honest with myself about how I felt. Hope that helps!
Reply:if you don't want kids you're fine. if you do, you should get married in the next two years. I don't want kids. I just got engaged at 25, I'll be married at 27.
Reply:Good for you! there is no point in settling down with someone just because you feel you have to and anyway 28 is still young. Please wait until you feel you have found that right person otherwise you will just be in a relationship where you are not happy and trust me you dont want that. You are still young and have plenty of time and you are NOT pathetic you are sensible.x
Reply:My opinion is that you are careful and maybe even picky, which is what you have to be if you want to be happy when you do get married! I think you know the answer to this question, maybe your clock is ticking, i know mine is, and I'm 25. Don't worry though, we have a LOT of time left on our clocks :)
Reply:No, its not.


Your completely fine!
Reply:Honey, I got married at the ripe old age of 32, and have been happily married for 14 years. Now, my younger sister is 44 and not married yet. She's beautiful, smart, attractive, vivacious, outgoing, fun, energetic, etc. Yet she still isn't married. She has her own life and is independent. She put herself through a Master's Degree. Yes, she worries about not being married but doesn't dwell on it. Tell everyone who asks you that you haven't found your "Mr. Right" yet but are working on it. You don't want to settle for "Mr. Right Now." One day when you aren't looking, he'll show up.
Reply:I do not think that there is anything wrong with that. 27 , in my opinion, is even rather young to be getting married; most woman do not tie the not until there early to mid thirties.





I know I would not want to get married long before then...I think everyone should enjoy life before marriage as much as possible, and when the time comes to get married, you won't have any regrets.
Reply:I think you are the most logical person in your circle of friends and family. Why rush into marriage when your not totally sure. Way too many people are pressured into marriage and it fails. I say stand your ground. Keep looking. Once you find mr right you'll be happy you waited.
Reply:nope
Reply:patience is a virtue - no kidding - you will know when "Mr. Right" comes into your life, you may even know the min. you lay eyes on him, as i did with my husband of 31 plus years. you cannot rush, these things. and as for what others think - do you really care? it is your life - take your own sweet time. oh and i wish i could be 28 again - you are no old maid! you are just fine do not let any one tell you different! hope this helps :)
Reply:yep
Reply:I was 27 almost 28 when I got married. I have a friend who married at 34. What ever you do, do not settle for anyone. This will be wrong for you and the person you are settling for. Next time tell those people to mind their own business. You will marry when you are good and ready and no one should make you feel bad about it.
Reply:No you still have time. Don't rush into it and make a mistake you'll regret down the line. And you're not old!
Reply:No way, stay single until you find Mr. Right. Don't hook up with a guy jsut cause you think you're running out of time. .


In my opinion, you're just a chick who's patient (and playing the field for as long as you can) and I respect that. I don't like the kind who rush and do things all at once. A girl these days has to take her time, figure out exactly what she wants, and let the men come to her! Don't go lookin' for 'em, let them look for you, because if Mr. Right is out there, then you know he's looking for his Mrs. Right, too. Players don't just stumble upon some random chick and decide that she's the one, the guy has to be looking for you, too. You know what I mean?
Reply:You are still young. It is unreasonable for people to expect you to be married based on your age. It is your life, and you have to make the decisions. If, and when the right one comes along, you will do what you have to do. Is it so bad to go through life unmarried? Ask the people who are part of the statistic of more than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Don't settle.
Reply:My step daughter married at 31, she met a lovely Italian while she was teaching in Italy. They are very happy and it's a nice situation for her. Don't despair there's someone out there for you.
Reply:u got 2 more yrs


then yer not worth much





then again if u dont care


then dont worry





but theres plenty of nice acting 19-23 yr olds


so that yer competition


u better start thinking