Episode 4: Single on Purpose

Single on Purpose: Redefining Happiness Without a Partner

In this episode of Love Liaisons, Kathryn and Marina take on a topic that challenges traditional expectations: choosing to be single on purpose. While society often pressures women to settle down, more and more are embracing independence, prioritizing their peace, careers, and personal happiness over relationships that don’t serve them.

Kathryn and Marina break down the statistics—singlehood is on the rise, and studies show that single women often experience greater life satisfaction than their male counterparts. They explore why financial independence is empowering women to be more selective, the double standards that label single women as “waiting” while single men are simply “independent,” and how pop culture icons like The Golden Girls modeled fulfilling, community-based living.

With humor and insight, they tackle outdated stigmas, the emotional labor burden many women face in relationships, and the expectation that older women should take on caregiving roles. Whether you’re happily single or just questioning the rush to couple up, this episode is a celebration of self-sufficiency, high standards, and rewriting the narrative on love.

Key Takeaways:

•Statistics show singlehood is on the rise, with financial independence playing a key role.

•Women often face stigma for being single, while men are seen as “waiting for the right one.”

•The Golden Girls proved that friendships can be just as fulfilling as romantic relationships.

•Choosing yourself is a valid, fulfilling lifestyle—not a waiting room for love.

Tune in as Kat and Marina remind listeners: If someone asks why you’re single, you can say, “Because I’m happy that way.”

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