Similar to the US, Chinese young adults are marrying at an older age than their parents. But at the same time, there is a notion of marrying beyond your prime. The 'prime' being 25 for females. Pictured on the right is my cousin, Chloe. She's 24, beautiful, college-grad, and works as a bank teller that promises a bright future. She's a catch. However, in society's eyes, her clock is ticking and if she doesn't find a suitor this year, her stock drops exponentially with every year above 25. Of course as a woman approaching my 30's, I find this mindset as ridiculous as an anorexic panda. But this is a huge concern among women in their 20's and its coined as "Being left behind.". Last night, I watched a Chinese dating show that was solely for those beyond their prime and thus, left behind. When the host asked one of the female contestants how she felt about being on the show, she (age 33) responded, "It gives me hope that being at my age, there is still a chance for me to marry someone wonderful." No wonder my cousin Chloe feels so pressured to settle down, even if it is with someone not that ideal.
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