This final installment of the series reflects on the struggle of singles, especially those with medical backgrounds, and closes on an optimistic note. The writer says the column began as an effort to give voice to people who are often overlooked, and that over the past weeks it shared insights, lessons, conclusions, and practical steps about the dating process.
The piece turns to the prophet Jeremiah, who in the midst of the Babylonian siege described a ruined Jerusalem, then foretold a return of life and celebration. It quotes Jeremiah’s vision that in the streets of Judah and Jerusalem there will again be “the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride,” along with thanksgiving to God. The article says this message still applies today, even to those who feel stuck in “dry” periods of dating.
Readers are urged not to lose hope when there are no introductions, when matchmakers stop calling, or when the situation feels like personal ruin. The column also warns against comparing oneself with friends or relatives who married earlier, calling such comparisons harmful and a path to discouragement and depression. It says each person has a different path shaped by their own circumstances and strengths.
In a personal conclusion, the writer reveals that while he started the series not knowing how it would end, he was engaged last week after many upheavals and formative experiences, some of which were described in the earlier columns. He tells readers, “Do not lose hope and do not stop believing your match will come,” adding that, with divine help, it may arrive sooner than expected. The article invites readers to send comments, suggestions, or personal stories by email.
