That's Fit

For a lot of single people in their late 20s-and early-30s there is a moment when you suddenly realize, "Oh my God, my friends are all getting married and all I've got to keep me company as I grow old is a cat!" It's not a fun realization as, when we were younger, a lot of us -- especially women -- imagined that we'd be cozied up with a mate by now.

It may not seem like it when you've received invitations to three or four weddings in as many months but most people are waiting until later in life to tie the knot. Whether you're happily unmarried and find yourself constantly explaining to everyone else (especially your mother) why you're not ready to settle down, or whether you're wishing you could hurry up and find that perfect person as soon as possible, you're definitely not alone.

Here are some great reasons to support your single status. The benefits listed range from a bit silly -- if you get married older both you and your mate will have a better collection of stuff to pool together -- to very significant. With age comes the kind of wisdom and reason that will help deal with the arguments and problems that could come up in a marriage. So next time you find yourself in a Bridgit Jones-esque situation explaining your unmarried status, you can add the points here to your arsenal of pro-single arguments.