She opens up about the pros and cons of life on her own brendadennehy
A journalist from Cork, Brenda, 37, has been single for years. Here, she opens up about the pros and cons of life on her own in London.
READ MORE: Cost of living: Double child benefit payment could be on the cards for spring cost of living package However, being totally transparent here, going to weddings alone sometimes can be quite awkward, when you see all the couples cuddling up to each other and you’re sitting on your own. And of course, when it’s just you, you can’t really get away with a cash gift that’s half what the couples are giving. There’s a pressure to give the same as them, which is very annoying. It’s also the same when you’re getting a room in a hotel – there’s usually no discount for being single.
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