babblings.

this is a fascinating article I found on the NYTimes website, and it really addresses the struggles that women in my generation are seeing more of, and having to deal with: the struggle between family and career. no doubt it's been something that has been of considerate debate all the way from society itself down to the individual female herself. i mean, why does a woman have to feel stigmatized if she's happy being a single, successful careerwoman? why does her mother, her father, her relatives, let alone anybody else, have the right to scorn her for this decision? it's probable that they have such views as a result of tradition, but when it becomes society's expectations for her, it can be overwhelming. why try to oppress the single? is it really that awful to be alone?

i understand that humans are meant to be social creatures... but i wonder if it really is so bad just to do the Oprah and have a committed, monogamous relationship rather than go through the whole marriage deal?