Older, single women feel they are in ‘driver’s seat’

 
BY The Associated Press
Published: December 14, 2009

TAHLEQUAH — Fifty years ago, most young women were expected to find a husband, settle down and raise a family. Careers were less important than car pools, bridge clubs and the newest kitchen gadget.

Or were they?

A new study looking at psychological measures published in the Nov. 30 issue of the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reveals never-married people ages 40 and older are just as resourcefu...


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