Guilt and relief

Being single is not easy. For all the single ladies out there, I am sure you can relate to what I am about to share with you…

I felt terribly guilty for what happened last weekend. You see, we had a family gathering of sorts at my grandma’s place. As usual, when my relatives caught sight of me, they all converged and bombarded me with questions about my status. Why am I still single when I’m already 30?? You see, here in our country, when you reach 30 and is still single, the elders would start worrying about you growing old alone. In the province, girls marry when they finish high school. Here in the city, most girls marry when they are in their mid-20s. So my relatives are in a quandary as to what is wrong with me. “Why couldn’t you find your match?” They kept asking me the whole time I was there.

I am really sorry my temper got the better of me. I raised my voice, a teeny-weeny bit, and told everyone to butt out of my life. I may not be part of a couple but I am happy with my life. Marriage will come but not now. Then they stopped asking.

Guilt came with relief because I know they mean well. I will just have to cook them a hearty lunch this Sunday, I guess.