Lady friends, a PSA:
Wanting marriage and children does not make you a conservative.
(1) I left my 4 year relationship at 35 because I’d rather be alone than unhappy. (Ty Whitney!)
(2) I still wanted marriage and babies but knew it might not happen.
(3) I gave myself a year off from dating, went to therapy, and starting dating again.
(4) I proposed to him at 37.
(5) Married him at 38.
(6) I delivered Baby 1 at 39.
(7) I delivered Baby 2 at 41.
(8) I bought a house using only my name on the mortgage at 42.
And I am more feminist, more self-possessed, and more stoic than ever before.
Just because you’re over 35 or married or have kids doesn’t make you a conservative.
Get your money straight. Keep your head up. You’re worth love. Keep moving; never quit.
Ana