Abstract
Objective. Intimate relationships have their own vital position in any psychological and social wellbeing hierarchy. This study aims to understand the reasons why some women over 30 years of age remain single, and the social dynamics associated with their marital status. Method. The study collected data through semi-structured interview of 8 educated Pakistani women aged between 30-36 years, living in Karachi. The Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was used to explore the causes of singlehood. Results. The transcribed interviews were analyzed, and common themes and phrases were identified. Five main themes were derived namely similarity/affinity, freedom, ambition, match making process and unpleasent life experiences. Conclusion. Study findings highlighted that principal reasons for being single are compatibility factor and safeguarding ambition/freedom. Family pressures, lack of support to travel/live alone and social commentary are the main challenges faced by single women. Self-help strategies and virtual support groups are the major coping mechanism employed.
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