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Being single in your 30s isn't bad luck, it's a global phenomenon
To wait or not to wait
- 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.
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