The Shelf

by Helly Acton

The life that she’s supposed to want at this age.

Your purpose isn’t to reproduce – it’s to be happy, whatever shape or form that takes.’

How could I ever feel lonely, Ames? My life is full of people. Friends, family and, most important of all, me. For a guy to be with me, they have to be happy to fit into my life. I’m not selfish, I’m selfirst.

Single over thirty is like an illness that’s too awkward and depressing to talk about.