I am content being single. How do I make people understand that I’m happy as I am? | Leading questions

<p>Anyone whose life deviates from mainstream expectations gets this, writes advice columnist <strong>Eleanor Gordon-Smith</strong>. Perhaps you could play with different ways to describe it</p><ul><li><p> Read more <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/leading-questions">Leading questions</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>I’m 54 years old, and although I was married for 22 years, I’ve been single for the past 14. I did remarry briefly a few years ago, but that chapter was short-lived.</strong></p><p><strong>At this stage of my life, I feel genuinely content. I’m on my own, but by no means lonely. I have a fulfilling balance between work and personal life, and I’m deeply grateful for my three daughters and my grandchildren, who bring me joy and purpose.</strong></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/oct/24/happy-being-single-how-do-i-make-people-understand-advice">Continue reading...</a>