It is curious to me that the Mormon church sees being single as such a dreaded problem. I know of no other church that would hint that these individuals are in need of an extreme makeover. Many of these individuals are enjoying success in careers and making significant contributions. Why is it that Mormons feel such a need to make others into stereotypical bundles that fit into neat little compartments. When I was single, everyone was constantly asking me when I was going to get married. The minute I got married, it became a question of when are you going to have a baby. It just goes on and on. Quite frankly, it seems that many marrieds are a bit resentful of their single friends that are able to pursue interesting careers while they are at home providing janitorial and domestic services,

What an insult. To insinuate that singles need an extreme makeover is ridiculous. Why not have an extrme makeover for high priests--no snoring, clip your nose hairs, and make sure your fly isn't open. Singles outside the Mormon church are seen as having interesting and productive lives. I think Mormons are just afraid singles will realize how nice they have it and enjoy their status too long. Give this segment of the population the respect they deserve.

Enjoy being single while it lasts. There is absolutely no time frame for each and every life. Spend your time improving your talents not obsessing over marriage. It isn't a solve all to marry either. If one isn't happy as a single, you probably won't be happy when you marry either.

Being single is great. I'd rather play the field than be tied down to someone who may turn out to be an extreme PMS marm.

I completely agree with anonymous at 8:37 p.m.

When my mother-in-law was single for a while, she attended a ward for over 30s. She called it the "leper ward" - there were some very good reasons most of them were not married. Maybe a few of these people really COULD use a makeover. Having attended a regular singles ward in my twenties, I can attest to the "leper" aspect - although the percentage was considerably lower in the younger ward.

As for why the church provides so many opportunities for singles to marry - well, there are both doctrinal and social issues involved. Between those two areas, it produces a high DEMAND for social opportunities to meet and marry.

for each of you that had a negative experience with single adult programs there are 100 more you really need it. No one requires you to go or to participate. FOr those who need it is is just one more benefit of a caring church. When my Mom was single she went to some of the over 30 looser wards and activities and I would go see her or pick her up at a few activities. I agree that many of these people need a life make over. Whether they enjoy single-hood or are that way because of their many hang ups and baggage does not matter. What matters is many people could use the help for those who don't need it get over yourselves and don't take part in it. What a bunch of babies.