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In a society wherein people expect you to be married by the time you’re in your midtwenties, it’s hard for women like me to be 31 and still single. I never imagined that I’m not yet married by this age. I always thought that I’ll be married by the time I’m 28, but that was 3 years ago and things didn’t exactly fall into the right places. By the time I was 28, I was just starting my residency and I haven’t made enough money to settle down. Money was always the problem and still is.

But on the positive side, I’m happy that I’m still single and enjoying my time with my family and friends plus the fact that I have such a wonderful boyfriend. I get to travel, I get to be on my own to do stuff and free from the anxiety of raising my own family, as I’m not yet fully established with my practice.

Am I really lucky to be 31 and single? I feel I am. I’m living my life fully and independently. I always have time for myself and can relax anytime I want without thinking of any responsibilities other than myself. I love my life now but of course I do want to settle down in the near future, perhaps this year! I don't feel like time is ticking out.