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Single at 40
Is it normal to not want to date right now?
Yes. In Pew's surveys, about half of single U.S. adults say they aren't looking for a relationship or dates, and the top reasons are having other priorities and liking being single. The only real question is whether your reason is a choice or a wound.
7 sources · Updated October 1, 2026