―I was the first woman to burn my bra-it took By: Sarah the fire department four days to put it out.‖ – Mahoney Dolly Parton

Presented by: Ericca Gerry Felicia Martell Julie Gregalis Susan B. Anthony Joan of Arc Coco Chanel Oprah Condoleezza Rice Diane Keaton Helen Reddy Janet Reno 57 Million Women in the US are 45 and up 25 Million are Unmarried

―Personally, I think if a woman hasn’t met the right man by the time she’s 24, she may be lucky.‖ -Deborah Kerr

Reasons:

Women marry later in life

Divorce rate is up

Married Women outlive their mates Single women (AARP survey, 40-69) really do not care if they are in a relationship or not.

If a relationship comes along great, if not, they are really not losing sleep over it.

―I think, therefore I am single.‖ - Liz Winston A lot of single women like their peace & quiet

Independence is important as well as freedom

Some days will be lonely no matter who you are

―Single doesn’t mean I’m looking for somebody.‖ –Sammy Adams Single women (39% in this survey) are seen as having financial difficulties

They think more about what to do with the little money they have

Women invest less so they make fewer mistakes

"A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left." — Marilyn Monroe Ages 60 and under carry dangerously high levels of debt ―When a woman steals your man, there is no better revenge than to let her keep him.‖ $11,414.00 in revolving debt

Single women do not feel as financially secure are married women do The most profound relationship we'll ever Reinvention have is the one with ourselves." - Shirley MacLaine

Time to create a meaningful life

Pursue dreams: College, Travel, New Friends

New hobbies

VACATIONS! Most older single women DO like to look and feel attractive

Self Esteem and dating factors come into play

Most popular Plastic Surgeries: ―Look your best-Who said love is blind.‖-Mae West‖ Eye Lids Liposuction Nose Reshaping Biggest fear is them being a burden to their families

Being dependent on caregivers

By age 85 majority of married women will be single "About age 30 most women think about having children, most men think about  dating them.―- Judy Carter Most Single Women have strong family ties

Support System of Friends

"If you are single there is always one thing you should take out with you on a Saturday night... your friends." - Sex in the City Sex is the last thing on their

―TO DO LIST‖

Menopause puts a pause in their Sex Life- NOT “Women need a reason to have sex. Men just need a place.” - Billy Crystal Taking charge of their health:

Eating Healthy

Joining a Gym

Spiritual Connections

Healthy Social Life ―Relationships are like buses. If you miss that one, another will be along soon." http://www.allgreatquotes.com/women_quotes. shtml http://www.unmarried.org/unmarried- people.html http://www.suite101.com/content/more-single- women-than-married-women-a139290 http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/21/weekinre view/21zernike.html The Secret Lives of Single Women article