In Japan, Can Marriage Be a Hobby and Friendship for Real?

There have been many sensationalist stories about singles in Japan that are not exactly flattering. In this guest post by Asian Studies scholar Laura Dales, we are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at some of the more enlightening responses to the singlism, including one from a critic who tells single Japanese women to think of marriage as, at best, a hobby. read more

Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 20, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bella DePaulo, Ph.D. Tags: Media Relationships Resilience Social Life career consciousness-raising divorce family financial considerations friendship international perspectives living alone marriage matrimania meanings of marriage old age single wome Source Type: news