SINGAPORE - Ms Clara Chua used to think she would be married with children by her 40s. But single at 31 after her two-year relationship ended in 2023 - she and her former boyfriend had different outlooks on life, she says - she has no plans to date. Her hands are full as a life coach and as food influencer...
Digital marketer Lisa, 34, knew several years ago that she wanted to spend her life with her boyfriend J.M., a programmer, but felt there was no rush to marry as they did not want to have children.SINGAPORE - Ms Clara Chua used to think she would be married with children by her 40s.
A Department of Statistics analysis published in May said a decline in the proportion of married females among those in their 20s and 30s contributed to Singapore's falling total fertility rate . Getting married and having children are not off the table either, but she is in no rush to do so. She does not have a goal of having a child by a certain age, like 35. "To me, it's more of an 'if it comes, it comes' kind of mindset."
DOS data shows that the share of singles had seen the largest increase among women aged 25 to 29 compared with other age groups over the past decade, rising from 62.4 per cent in 2013 to 70.1 per cent in 2023. Digital marketer Lisa, 34, has been in a relationship for 14 years with her boyfriend J.M., a programmer, and lived together for a decade.
Still, they may tie the knot in 2025 for practical reasons, such as to look after each other in medical emergencies. She added: "We both contribute to each other's growth as individuals. And he's always there to support me throughout all phases of life. I have no doubt that he will continue to do so."
"Even if a guy or girl is serious, there are many choices. They tend to pick and choose as well. It's very easy for people to be the second option."
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