A GUIDE TO HAPPILY SINGLE EVER AFTER
STAY HEALTHY
If there is one thing you cannot afford as a single woman, it’s being ill in your old age. This is because should you fall ill, you won’t have anyone to depend on. This makes your health your most important asset in a single-for-life plan.
Diane Singh*, 38 years old and single for 15 years, goes for a comprehensive examination every year, including a mammogram and Pap smear. “I also have a good insurance programme that caters specifically to women,” Singh says. “Many policies don’t cover health issues unique to women, such as cervical or breast cancer. Mine does.”
Having medical aid is probably the least you can do for yourself. After that, schedule annual check-ups. If you plan on staying single, your health really is in your hands.
KEEP A CAREER PLAN GOING
Although this is probably stating the obvious, some people just, Barbara Feldon recommends that single-for-life women itemise each expense as a way of keeping track of your spending. “Since socialising is important to the enjoyment of living alone, factor in restaurants, entertainment expenses and even the wardrobe you might need,” Feldon advises. “List expenses for things that contribute to your growth and happiness – concerts, movies, classes and hobbies.”
