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Being a single woman in your 30s: Why it's NOT a problem

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Patricia Szilagyi
January 24, 2026

What if happiness didn’t depend on finding ‘the one’? In the episode of Love Matters, travel content creator Sharanya Iyer shows why singlehood can be freeing.

What happens when you stop looking for someone to complete you and start embracing the idea of being whole on your own?

In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas sits down with globetrotting diver and travel content creator Sharanya Iyer.

From quitting a stable 9-to-5 at 27 to navigating life as a single Indian woman in her 30s, Sharanya speaks candidly about dealing with societal pressure, busting myths about marriage and motherhood, and finding joy in independence and solo travel.

Tune in for insights on self-love, financial freedom, and why singlehood can be a choice — not a compromise. Plus, find out where Sharanya thinks the sexiest men live!

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