Human Growth and Development / Unit 12 HGD 1694 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Singlehood
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The idea
About half of young adults are single at any time; partnered young adults report more life satisfaction, partly from meeting social-clock expectations.
In practice
Singles satisfied with their status reporting well-being and self-esteem, and many not interested in dating.
Where people slip
The misconception is that being single in your twenties is a developmental failure.
Your place on the trail
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