i think that's a really good post by Jo Thorne and 100% spot on, peoples' views and ideals would differ in a different part of the country.
Here in London, an unmarried 30 y/o is the norm and not the exception!
but in another part of London, it's different!

I think the common denominator here is....people and their meaningless opinions!
I've learned recently (wish I did a lot sooner!) that peoples' opinions are truly meaningless, most people are sheep and have an opinion just for the sake of having one. 99% of the time, it means absolutely nothing.

Don't let it get you down Indigo1015, because for every 5 opinions, you'll get 10 of the opposite from somewhere else!

I think the last thing you want to do is rush into anything and end up in a relationship you're not entirely happy with.
I think maybe just keep an open mindset, keep your positivity going (positive energy really does attract positive outcomes) and I hope you find what you're looking for!