Advice Column: Is Marriage for Everyone?

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This week I tackle whether tying the knot should be part of all of our futures.

Dear Tia,
Is there anything wrong with a woman never wanting to marry? –
50 and Figuring it Out

Dear Fig,
There is something very powerful in choosing your own fate. There should be no judgment attached to your decision to be single or unwed; similarly we shouldn’t be quick to criticize women who openly proclaim they are in search of a life mate and a ring. However, you’re not off the hook. You do have to ask yourself one question, why? If the reason you’ve elected to stay legally single is simply because you don’t desire or believe in the institution of marriage then you should feel confident in your choice. But what if your motivation is something deeper I suggest you seek counseling. For example, if you don’t want to get married because you fear “turning your life over to man” or don’t think there are any “good men” left I implore you to do the hard work of evaluating the root of your issues and finding the help you need. Life is short. Only you can find your true path to bliss. Don’t be afraid to take the walk.

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Posted on October 20 2009 in Do Better, Be Better, That Black Girl Blogs

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Tia - who has written 27 posts on That Black Girl Site.

S. Tia Brown has spent the last 10 years following her passion: journalism. As an editor, writer and TV correspondent – you may recognize her face from CNN, E! or MSNBC - Brown’s done everything from interviewing Alicia Keys to commenting on the daily dalliances of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Most recently Brown served as Senior Editor for In Touch Weekly magazine and also worked at Teen People. In addition to working as a journalist, Brown’s currently pursuing her certification as a professional life coach.

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