'Seeking Happily Ever After'

Dave Iverson

Oct 15, 2010 at

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More American women in their 30s are single now than ever before. They’ve been characterized in movies, TV and often by men they date as either desperately looking for a husband or so wedded to their work that they’re uninterested in finding a mate. A new documentary takes on that stereotype.

We talk to Michelle Cove, director of the film “Seeking Happily Ever After: One Generation’s Struggle to Redefine the Fairytale.” What are the benefits and drawbacks of singlehood?

More: About the film “Seeking Happily Ever After” – at SeekingHappilyEverAfter.com

Guests:

Michelle Cove, writer, director, and producer of the documentary, "Seeking Happily Ever After: One Generation's Struggle to Redefine the Fairytale;" and author of the book, "Seeking Happily Ever After: Navigating the Ups and Downs of Being Single Without Losing Your Mind (and Finding Lasting Love Along the Way)"

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