{"id":112962,"date":"2025-05-27T14:25:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T14:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/lp\/megatrends\/subtrends\/system-of-megatrends-individualization\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:49:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:49:18","slug":"system-of-megatrends-individualization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/en\/lp\/megatrends\/subtrends\/system-of-megatrends-individualization\/","title":{"rendered":"System of megatrends: individualization"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"112962\" class=\"elementor elementor-112962 elementor-112957\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9379ad6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9379ad6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e596838 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e596838\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Megatrend individualization<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688471c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"688471c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d87edd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d87edd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From the FMG Trend System: For your future-proof company<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae4cc74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ae4cc74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4796d5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4796d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gradient.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-97754\" alt=\"What is special about the FMG?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gradient.jpg 185w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gradient-150x4.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ff628a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8ff628a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-033e410 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"033e410\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b3457a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b3457a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8844cdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8844cdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Megatrend individualization &#8211; the development of the ego<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebf85d2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ebf85d2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-313e070 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"313e070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"822\">Never before has the individual been more important in Western societies than today. Individualization permeates all areas of life &#8211; from work and leisure to consumption and relationships. People strive to shape their lives according to their own ideas, to stand out from the crowd and to make individual decisions, regardless of traditional norms and milieus.  <\/p><p data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1157\">This development not only brings with it a multitude of new lifestyles and consumer preferences, but also changes markets, product worlds and the world of work. It is becoming increasingly important for companies to develop offerings that can be personalized and adapted to the diversity of individual needs and values. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/en\/lp\/megatrends\/\">To the overview of all megatrends<\/a>. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3bf1e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3bf1e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eafbd2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"eafbd2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" megatrend=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Individualisierung-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-111131\" alt=\"Megatrend\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Individualisierung-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Individualisierung-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Individualisierung-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Individualisierung.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f457f5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f457f5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971edd1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"971edd1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What does the megatrend of individualization mean for companies?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e95ef8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e95ef8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a69ab8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a69ab8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1622\">Individualization is changing customer demands, career paths and even social values. In a world in which self-fulfilment is becoming the social norm, new expectations are being placed on brands, products and working conditions. Companies that ignore these changes run the risk of losing relevance &#8211; whether in recruiting, product development or brand communication.  <\/p><p data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1880\">Companies are therefore faced with the challenge of catering to an increasingly heterogeneous target group. At the same time, the trend offers opportunities for differentiation &#8211; through personalized offers, flexible services and authentic brand positioning. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce5d4d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ce5d4d1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf9e74 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaf9e74\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-193c435 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"193c435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" system=\"\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/en\/lp\/megatrends\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/250226-FMG-Trend-System_DE-1024x567.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-111507\" alt=\"Megatrends\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/250226-FMG-Trend-System_DE-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/250226-FMG-Trend-System_DE-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/250226-FMG-Trend-System_DE-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/250226-FMG-Trend-System_DE.jpg 1261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48cb3c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48cb3c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a786b27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a786b27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Societies are changing profoundly in terms of their structure, values and behavior. The megatrend of individualization is just one of many that could be relevant for the future of your business. <\/li><li>FMG&#8217;s trend system makes these complex social developments tangible. In addition to megatrends from society, politics, the economy, technology and the biosphere, it also includes future factors as drivers of change.<\/li><li>You can find out more about megatrends on our page <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremanagementgroup.com\/en\/lp\/megatrends\/\">Overview of all megatrends<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c8de9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c6c8de9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-319b77e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"319b77e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Key developments in the individualization megatrend<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0556559 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0556559\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-468d643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"468d643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. design yourself: self-realization as a market mechanism<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c015cc5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c015cc5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae7d231 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae7d231\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2384\">Self-expression, self-optimization and self-realization have become key drivers of consumption. \u201cDesign Yourself\u201d describes the tendency to actively and visibly shape one&#8217;s own life &#8211; and in particular one&#8217;s own self. This is not just about aesthetics or lifestyle, but about the conscious development of a unique identity &#8211; often with the help of consumption, technology and digital platforms.  <\/p><p data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2588\">This form of individualization is closely linked to the advertising and consumer world. At the same time, the need for authenticity and depth is growing &#8211; an area of tension that opens up new business opportunities. <\/p><p data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2617\"><strong data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2617\">Sub-trends and aspects:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"3564\"><li data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2735\"><p data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2735\"><strong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2670\">Self-optimization through technology and coaching:<\/strong> biohacking, fitness apps, meditation coaches &#8211; the market is booming.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2869\"><p data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2869\"><strong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2793\">Individual life planning instead of standard biographies:<\/strong> traditional CVs are becoming less important, life paths are becoming more flexible.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2870\" data-end=\"2980\"><p data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2980\"><strong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2901\">Do-it-yourself identity:<\/strong> clothing, body, appearance &#8211; everything is individually curated and staged.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3091\"><p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3091\"><strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3019\">Authenticity as the highest value:<\/strong> people want to be \u201creal\u201d &#8211; and are increasingly checking this with brands too.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3208\"><p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3208\"><strong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3136\">Personalized products and services:<\/strong> From tailor-made sneakers to individualized training.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3317\"><p data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3317\"><strong data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3255\">Body modification &amp; self-staging:<\/strong> tattoos, piercings and digital filters are part of the new you.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3450\"><p data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3450\"><strong data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3351\">Lifelong realignment:<\/strong> People change jobs, environments and styles more frequently &#8211; always in search of the \u201cright self\u201d.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3564\"><p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3564\"><strong data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3492\">Customization in education and careers:<\/strong> Individual learning paths and careers replace uniform educational models.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6dd5f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c6dd5f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8bdb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf8bdb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. singleization: new housing, relationship and living models<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da154e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4da154e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fbe70f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5fbe70f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3953\">The number of people living alone in Western societies is steadily increasing. What used to be considered the exception is now the norm: a life without a fixed partnership, marriage or family. The reasons range from increased individualism and professional mobility to a conscious rejection of traditional relationship norms.  <\/p><p data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4283\">Singleization is not only changing the housing market, but also consumer behaviour, media offerings, mobility concepts and healthcare markets. Companies have to adapt to smaller household units, more flexible services and new target groups &#8211; from urban young professionals to active senior citizens. <\/p><p data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4312\"><strong data-start=\"4285\" data-end=\"4312\">Sub-trends and aspects:<\/strong><\/p><ul data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"5090\"><li data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4404\"><p data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4404\"><strong data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4357\">Deciding to marry later or not at all:<\/strong> many choose more consciously &#8211; or decide not to <strong data-start=\"4316\" data-end=\"4357\">marry<\/strong> at all.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4504\"><p data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4504\"><strong data-start=\"4407\" data-end=\"4443\">Increasing number of single-person households:<\/strong> Singles are the dominant form of housing, especially in cities.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4602\"><p data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4602\"><strong data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4547\">Elective affinities &amp; families of choice:<\/strong> Circles of friends are replacing traditional family structures.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4693\"><p data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4693\"><strong data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4633\">Urban individualism:<\/strong> city life promotes independence &#8211; spatially and emotionally.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4694\" data-end=\"4806\"><p data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4806\"><strong data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4737\">Solo vacations &amp; individual offers on the market:<\/strong> From hotels to insurance &#8211; products for individuals are booming.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4901\"><p data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4901\"><strong data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4849\">Single parents as a reality:<\/strong> a growing target group with specific needs.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4986\"><p data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4986\"><strong data-start=\"4904\" data-end=\"4928\">Withdrawal into the private sphere:<\/strong> changed social routines, new forms of being alone.<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"5090\"><p data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5090\"><strong data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5036\">Rising proportion of people living alone permanently:<\/strong> Being single is increasingly no longer a transitional state.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17bdfd4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17bdfd4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a991246 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a991246\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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