Confident woman, age forty, happy alone at city café.

The Unexpected Joys of Being Single at 40

Turning 40 and single? You might expect to find yourself dodging awkward questions at family gatherings or getting pitying looks from friends. But honestly? There’s a weird sort of freedom in it. You can do what you want, when you want, and there’s no need to explain yourself to anyone. Your routines are yours, your …