Looking back now after several years, she says it was perhaps good that the events occurred as they did, as she might have found him out when it was too late

HAVE you readers noticed the new and growing breed of ‘forever singles? It consists of a band of empowered, independent women who don’t want to be defined by a relationship. Not for them: nights slumped on the sofa trying to pacify a screaming kid whilst their man snores in front of Super Sports. Instead, they have made a positive commitment to what is now known as long-term singleton.’ For these band of women, there are no mandatory trips to visit in-laws they would ordinarily not interact with socially—nor dreary weekends traipsing smelly markets in order to warm their affection into their men’s tommy. Being forever single is a lifestyle choice which removes the need for a man from the equation of personal happiness.

I was married for close to 12 years when my wife and I called it quits. We are in the process of getting divorced as both of us are fed up with the marriage.

My boyfriend of three years ended the relationship and I was devastated.

My fiance told me out of the blues that he needed a break and just wanted us to be friends for a while.