Recently while my family and I were visiting the library I skimmed through and found a book that caught my eye. That book, “Better Single than Sorry”, is written by Jen Schefft. Some of you may remember Jen from being the “winner” of the Bachelor television show. She split with Andrew, the one who choose her, and later was the star of the Bachelorette. That show did not produce true love for her either.
The main purpose of Jen’s book is to let women know that they are better off single than with the wrong man. To the world Andrew seemed perfect. Viewers felt that Jen must be the luckiest woman to be chosen by him. However after some time together, Jen knew that he was not right for her and they split.
The view on her decision did not settle well with many. They thought that she must be crazy to give up such a catch. However in her heart she knew that she did the right thing.
So why is it that there seems to be so much pressure to have mate that some (especially women) had rather have the wrong person than not have anyone at all? And why it is that when they get older men get to remain with the term bachelor while women get stuck with old maid?
Through Jen’s book she is hoping to give women the courage to not settle for someone to simply satisfy society. She states that almost 70% of people feel that it is very difficult to find someone that they like. That is precisely why shows such as The Bachelor are popular. People are desperate with dating and looking for a quick fix to finding everlasting love.
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