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20 Signs she is not desperate for marriage

In spite of the fact that women are generally judged in terms of marriage, a time comes when some women are not in a hurry or desperate to get a husband. They know it’s better to be called Mrs. so or the wife of Mr. so rather than the daughter of John for instance. This realization does not guarantee instant marriage at the right age and with a perfect mate. This accounts for why most women are single but not desperate. Here are some Indicators that a woman is not desperate for marriage:

When a woman can take care of herself and she does not depend upon a man for her protection. Forget the usual monologue about “I can pay my bills” perpetuated by single women to terrify men. In this time and age a woman who can’t foot a bill here and there is an embarrassment to the women folk. The deal is in fixing bulbs and unclogging blocked bathroom and kitchen sinks without a man’s help. If she can fix her TV stand, owns a tool box in her house and connect home theatre without calling on an electrician she’s cool.

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