A Womans Decision

Why is it that the average Joe Blog seems to think they can push the boundaries of freedom of speech to the limit by constantly asking single people 'why are you single? don't you want to get married? what do you mean you're not sure if want kids?' then comes the usual response 'Don't worry that'll change, you just haven't met the right person yet'

I have felt very isolated over the years and had come to the assumption that I must have been dropped on my head as a baby myself, which knocked out the brain cells that make women go all gooey eyed at the thought of starting a family and marching down the isle in a larger than life dress.

But I am starting to realise the older I get, that I am not of an alien species and I am not actually alone with my inner feelings. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against relationships or children in general, in fact I would love to meet someone who I could share 'life's experiences' with and I am not of the mind that I never want kids. I just don't see why I should have to settle for someone because it's the done thing and start popping out a mini harlem of children to add to the ever growing Essex population.

I guess it is the flip side of the coin - are women put here on earth for the mere fact that they are to reproduce mankind and shouldn't really be doing anything more than our predessesors by stopping at home, doing the house work, keeping the husband fed and raising the kids in a respectable manner (in the vain hope they won't become asbos when they grow up). Or is it really acceptable for women to embrace the modern life by having a career, a social life and the freedom of movement to pretty much do whatever they please.

There really isn't a right path to choose and I do believe that it is different strokes for different folks, but it would be so nice the next time I say to someone that I'm just enjoying life the way it is that they could say with a bit of oomph 'you go girl and enjoy whatever life brings your way!'