COMMUNITY
RELATIONSHIP STATUS
WHO’S SINGLE IN MARICOPA?
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5 5%
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DATING BY THE NUMBERS
45%
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I’m not single
3 4%
117.6 million Americans are single 25.9 million American seniors over 55 are single 3 in 10 adults used a dating app in the past year
I’m single and have had no dating success 2 6%
2 9%
30%
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30%
30%
1% I’m single and have had some dating success 15%
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Men never married Men currently married Men divorced, unmarried Women currently separated
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is most popular among those 18 to 49
Healing before catching feelings Some 95% of Huskins’ clients live or work in Maricopa, so she’s heard it all. The long commute, the lack of activities, the pint-sized dating pool. “The dating world out here in Maricopa is rough,” Huskins conceded. “There are women here in Maricopa who say there’s not a lot of healed men, but there’s also not a lot of healed women either. Perception is projection.” That emphasis on healing from past dating experiences is a serious factor she believes most people — in Maricopa or elsewhere — don’t consider when they recount nightmarish dating experiences. Huskins has long helped her clients overcome codependency, people-pleasing and an inability to set boundaries. “Everyone wants to date, and they want a good relationship,” Huskins said. “But the first relationship people need to focus on is with themselves. I try to help them understand things won’t get better if they go from toxic relationship to toxic relationship.” Instead, her approach is to help clients regulate emotions, heal from past relationships and to learn how to prioritize their needs. The latter, Huskins said, is especially important because her clients tend to believe putting themselves first in a relationship is selfish. “It’s the most selfless thing we can do because contrary to belief, you are attracted to people who are like your primary caregiver,” she said. “We were taught at a very young age what love looks like, so it’s important to heal the parts that attract the toxic behaviors so we can learn to attract healthy ones.” 1
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau
is most popular for those 50 and older 47% Americans who use or have used dating apps to meet a partner 50% U.S. online daters who report negative experiences 49,000+ Arizonans who tested positive for an STD in 2024
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34% We were taught at a very young age what love looks like, so it’s important to heal the parts that 29% 55% 52% attract the toxic behaviors so we can learn to attract healthy ones.” 29% 55%
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Women never married Men currently married Women currently married 52% Women currently married Men divorced, unmarried 9% Women never married 29% Men currently married 55%
Women never married
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As a relationship coach and therapist, Glennwilde Men currently married Women currently married resident Christian Huskins works with men and women to help them find their perfect romantic relationship. While that can seem as easy as downloading an app, Huskins advises people to... Men divorced, unmarried
Men currently married
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Sources: Pew Research Center, Arizona Department of Health Services
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And that’s something some Maricopa singles seem to be doing — attempting to heal themselves before falling headfirst into a relationship. Susan said although the time since her 2023 divorce had been rough on her financially, psychologically, socially and romantically, she hasn’t given up on dating yet. “It’s hard to trust now, but I’ve done a lot of the hard work and I’m continuing to work on myself. It’s not fair to dump that on someone else,” she said. Brown added in addition to healing, she has the most priceless thing in her life currently: peace. “I’m lonely, but I got peace,” Brown said. “I hope I find someone here, but I got peace — and that’s priceless.”
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serious. Remember that real connections take time to develop, and you deserve to move at a pace that feels right for you. 5. Stay true to yourself. Never shrink yourself to fit into someone else’s expectations. The right person will appreciate and celebrate the real you.
1. Date with self- awareness, not just hope. Before seeking a partner, understand your own needs, boundaries and relationship
3. Know your non-
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avoid wasting time on connections that aren’t aligned with your future. 4. Take your time. You don’t have to rush into something
2. Regulate your
emotions before dating. Dating can
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