Five things you discover when you become single in your 30s or 40s

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy If you’ve spent the majority of your young adult life in relationships - whether one or various - suddenly becoming single in your 30s or 40s can be a shock. What’s more, according to the Reddit forum, many people found their homes became a lot tidier and cleaner after becoming single: “I discovered that it's true: if left to myself I will keep a clean kitchen,” said one person. “I’ve finally got the time to learn to play the piano and get involved with amateur dramatics,” 35-year-old Sophia, who is newly single, explained to The Independent. “I'm going to tonnes of concerts, travelling, going out to restaurants, have got back into playing music and have changed my hair to a more preferred colour and style,” one person wrote on Reddit.