I married late in life—at least later than my circle of close friends. I witnessed most of my friends’ relationships blossom and lead to marriage. Over the years, I saw several become parents before I was in a stable relationship at the age of thirty-three. My calendar was busy with weddings, and I had no one to attend them with. I didn’t mind not having a "plus one" to bring, but I worried that I was running out weddings to attend before I was the last woman standing with no wedding invitation to send. I remember well, being single is not easy.

Your single years can be …