Jennifer from Belgium is Married but Blogs about Singles and their Relationship issues.

Q: Where are you from?
Belgium

Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about single life in Belgium?
There is one Belgian out of 7 who's single right now. But in the single category, there's a distinction to make between the non married couples and those who are really single. And in this last category, there's a little bit more single women than single men. But when I ask my single friends/acquaintances about their life, it really depends on their age. The younger ones don't see their singlehood as a burden. They get plenty of opportunities to meet new people thanks to dating sites and special events organized for single people.  The older ones are a little bit desperate about their condition, but I've noticed that women consider more their singlehood as a burden as they want to have kids.

Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about your writings (blog) and what inspired you to get started?
I've started this blog because I wanted to exchange views on relationships with other people. The inspiration behind this is coming from my friends, acquaintances, everyone who has difficulties in finding/keeping their significant other. I also took this opportunity to escape from the sometime harsh environment I'm in, professionally speaking.

Here's my blog: 
http://modobs.wordpress.com

Q: What is the biggest accomplishment you achieved on your own?
Becoming a journalist. Knowing that I can have an influence on what people think.

Q. Best solo escape or local hangout?
Concerts

Q: So many people are on Facebook and other social networking sites. Are you one of them and how has this helped grow your circle of friends?
I'm on Facebook. I don't know if we can call it a help for growing my network of friends, but this social network has allowed me to reconnect with people I've lost out of sight. I use it mostly for that.

Q: Why do you think so many singles fall for married men/women and what do you think the long-term success chances are for these types of relationships?
That's a difficult question. I would say it is linked with the fear of commitment in some cases. Maybe it's has also something to do with the laws of attraction. We tend to be attracted to the one who attracts the most people. A married person can be seen as eligible as he/she has already been chosen by someone else. Besides, there can be a factor of risk/ boundaries that make this kind of relationship a good ground for passion.
For the long-term success, well, I don't think it's sustainable in general. Even if the number of divorces is rising everywhere, people still hesitate before stopping their marriage. Some married people only look for an adventure outside their marriage.  

Q: What have you learned most in writing about single life and relationships?
I've learned a lot about psychology. I realize it can be really difficult to find your significant other. It's like winning at the lottery. I've also learned that you can be trapped in a bad relationship because of co-dependence.