Why I Won’t Let Myself Be Single-Shamed
I live in the Midwest, so literally all of my friends are married or almost married. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women in Minnesota…
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Why Single Doesn’t Mean Sad
I have read far too many an article either bemoaning or rejoicing over singledom. I have likewise spent far too long bemoaning or rejoicing in…
Dates for One: Solo Excursions for Your Next ‘Me Day’
When I first moved to New York City as a single woman in my 20s, I didn’t know very many people and found myself excited,…
Breakups and Breakthroughs: Falling in Love with My Single Life
For most of my life, I’ve disliked being single. I remember reading “Anne of Green Gables” at age 7, sighing and looking forward to the…
Ways to Welcome Being Single for the Holidays
Unattached this Christmas? You might be tempted to fret, but being single during the holiday season can be an incredibly enjoyable time in your life.…
When You’re Single and They’re Not
In my work as a counselor, I frequently hear things like this: “It seems like all of my friends are engaged!” “I’m happy for them,…