Being single in your 30s isn't bad luck, it's a global phenomenon

The situation of singledom is increasing in women globally. 

• In a range of places, women are becoming the majority of students at university over men, and desire to engage in their career with zeal, which delays marriage.
• One multi-country study from sub-Saharan Africa found that even when women themselves hadn't received a more formal education, they were likely to delay marriage if it was the norm around them.

More and more educated and ambitious women are finding themselves unable to find the mate that they want at the time they’re searching.

The kind of men they are searching for, ready to commit and to start a family, and with similar levels of education and ambition, are not available in the same numbers as are needed.

• 15% of American adults use dating apps
• In a predominantly Muslim culture like Indonesia, some are turning to matchmakers, or to events that offer introductions to potential partners.

The alternative is either for a paradigm shift or waithood where people put the next stage of their lives on hold because they are unable to find a partner or are held back financially.