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Why being single might feel empowering as a woman in your 20s, but not your 30s

By Alicia Denby, Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology, Manchester Metropolitan University

If you’re a woman in your 20s, being single may feel like an empowering lifestyle choice. Taking smug delight in the recent Vogue article, Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?, you can rest assured that you’re independent, self-sufficient and living your best life.

From influencer Florence Given’s mantra to “dump him”, to Sabrina…

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