Came across a newspaper article today, discussing about women seeking companionship after the age of 35.

An article on alpha-woman, Ms Ivy Lee which I read that really shocked me. She is one of the top property agent in Singapore, running her own business as well. Couple with her attractive features and vivacious personality, she wasn't even qualified for the "offer" stage when she tried her luck with a dating agency. Reason: her age, 42.

After reading articles one after another about women being scorned and turned away by dating agencies because of their older age group, I felt discriminated for these women. Why does the society have to be so unfair to them? There could have been unspoken reasons for why they are still single. Ignorant people just attribute reasons to these women for being choosy about their partners. It's not fair to stigmatise all single older women has being picky.

Quoting from Allan Pease from the newspaper article, " I've 3 rules for older women: One, stop having such high expectations of men. Men are expected to be the caring provider and stud in the bedroom, and preferably cry with the woman when watching Sleepless Seattle. The reality is, most men aren't able or prepared to be all that. Two, always remember that the male brain is stimulated by visual images. You must keep yourself physically attractive. Three, write a CV for the guy. In other words, know exactly what you're looking for."

I really feel like stuffing Mr Pease's nose with my giangantic eraser. Quit generalising women as that! Only women have to make themselves look attractive to men and men don't have to do otherwise? I believe both sexes have to put in effort on their image. It's not just a one-sided affair. Putting in effort to look attractive just to attract the opposite sex is not a strong reason. I believe that by taking care of one's image, it also shows how one values him/herself.

Lastly, what's up with writing a CV for the guy? We're not talking about some merchandise exchange here alright! WTH!

When I finished reading the newspaper article, I send "him" a sms, relaying to him how scary the article was written. Guess what?

"Ya, you're old le. But don't worry, I won't leave you."

#*$)*#*$!@#*@!$#%)*)&) I'M NOT OLD! LOOK WHO'S TALKING!!!! DO YOU WANT YOUR NOSE TO BE STUFFED BY THE GIANGANTIC ERASER AS WELL???

Sisters! Fear not! Do not degrade yourself just because you're still single. Don't lower your value by marrying some jerk whom you might most probably regret for the remaining years of your life. BUT don't set unrealistic expectations too. Do not settle for less just because you don't want to be alone. If you do that, you'll sure to be a whole lot lonelier later in life.

And I believe that almost all men are also looking for "The One", just that they treasure their pride more. One excellent example, my brother.

Bro: "You should start a all woman's fanclub. Don't waste your talent."

Go to hell. Tinkle with your desktop.