Mýa: Grammy-winning R&B icon, timeless beauty, and modern woman. In her recent interviews, she shared something that might surprise many: marriage, motherhood—and even dating—have never been her focus. In fact, Mýa revealed she’s spent seven years in celibacy, not through vow, but as an organic shift toward loving—and healing—herself (People.com, Essence).
She distilled the pressure this way: “The rush to be in a relationship, the rush to be married...we’ve all been taught to do that—but that was never my focus” (People.com, MadameNoire). Instead, she shifted inward, channeling her energy toward self-care, discipline, and her craft. It wasn’t deprivation—it was liberation.
Is This the New Power Move?
Mýa flips the script on a narrative that’s been around forever: pretty woman + society + marriage = happy ending. What if, instead, the formula shifted to pretty woman + herself = fulfillment beyond expectation?
Here’s what the “Mýa blueprint” tells us:
- Independence is magnetic: She’s sustained success, creativity, and radiance—all without bending to relationship norms.
- Self-love is intentional: By marrying herself in 2013 and renewing her vow in 2020, she elevated her commitment to self first (Essence, Wikipedia).
- Clarity over chaos: Celibacy wasn’t a punishment—it brought clarity, peace, and freedom from conditioned expectations (People.com, HOT 97).
Are We Living in a “Solo Era”?
We used to whisper about the “single by choice” woman—but what if this becomes the norm? That fierce, free woman who colors outside the lines, loves herself first, and lets society catch up?
So ask yourself:
- Could you thrive on your own terms—choosing passion, freedom, and style over status?
- Is a long, intentional solo chapter not just realistic, but sexy, too?
Lady DeVille's Take: Your Solo Is Still Your Stage
At Lady DeVille, we believe sensual power needs no partner. Mýa’s journey is a feel-good anthem for every woman daring to define her own script. Whether single, partnered, or somewhere in between—confidence, allure, and style are yours to command.
Be bold. Be confident. Be your own fantasy.