30 is the new 20

I was going to comment, but realized the comment was getting long, so I wrote a responsive blog instead.

It's weird, growing up, I never envisioned myself getting married before 30. I think a lot of it has to do with where you grow up. The more urban, the later you even want get married. Look at the number of "young" professional singles in NYC, Chicago, LA, Atlanta at age 30, 35, 40. You move out to some hick town or even small city, and you're an old maid after 24.

I think it has to do with how worldly and sophisticated one is. In smaller towns, they have less to do, so by the time you're 18, you've been there, done that, time to move on to your next stage of life. In larger cities, people realize this is the time to live, to have fun, to go out, travel, go to the theater, try new ethnic restaurants, do all the crazy things you want to do and not have to answer to anyone. You think your 5 year old wants sushi or Ethiopian food? Please, he wants chicken tenders and fries from Applebees. And more likely, he wants to throw them on the floor. As a side note, these people that bring screaming babies into 4 star restaurants should be shot. In case you missed the etiquette class in pre-natal care, here is the Golden Rule of being a considerate parent - Children should not be found in restaurants other than chain and fast food.

Anyways, back from that tangent. I think to answer your question Cat, guys think they'll be "mature" at 30. And we all know that ain't happening. Why does 30 scare so many people? Age really is just a number. It's not "30" that I fear, but being "old." You know, old eyes are my biggest fear. And I know a lot of 20 year olds with old eyes. So, I think I'll be fine when I turn 30 in a few years. Who knows, maybe I'll be married, maybe not. Whatever happens, that's the hand I was dealt, and I know it's what's right for me at this time. The last thing we want to do is get frantic and find someone just to have someone because we're 30. Oh No! Time to get serious, I only have about 60 years left until I die!