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  • Independent Living as a Chronically Ill or Disabled Woman

    Independent Living as a Chronically Ill or Disabled Woman

    Living Alone When You Need Support Typically when I discuss the difficulties in living alone, I’m talking about money. It’s too expensive for the average person to live alone. It’s usually too costly to live with just one roommate. But I’m not talking about financial difficulties today, at least not directly. In this blog, I…

  • You Are a Badass at Making Money | American Spinster Review

    You Are a Badass at Making Money | American Spinster Review

    In “You Are a Badass at Making Money,” success coach Jen Sincero claims anyone can earn a fortune using her wealth mindset.

  • The Truth About Relationships and Expectations | For Single Women

    The Truth About Relationships and Expectations | For Single Women

    Relationships end for all kinds of reasons, but feeling unloved and disappointed are two of the biggest factors. Learn how to set healthy relationship expectations by seeing your relationships as assignments. How Wrong Expectations End Relationships All of our disappointments, disillusionment, and much of our suffering comes from our expectations. That’s especially true for relationships.…

  • Do You Need to Get Married? JAMIEvstheVOID

    Do You Need to Get Married? JAMIEvstheVOID

    If you’re a woman over a certain age, you’ve probably heard the question, “When are you two getting married?” Artist JAMIEvstheVOID explains why they don’t feel the need to get married in this brief animated story. You Don’t Actually Need to Get Married I love the YouTube channel, JAMIEvstheVOID. The animation style and topics Jamie…

  • Meal Planning for One: Eating Convenient, Budget-Friendly Food

    Meal Planning for One: Eating Convenient, Budget-Friendly Food

    After my last blog on meal planning for one, I challenged myself to continue my solitary food preparation. In this post, I’ll show you how you can make meal times more enjoyable, lower your food bill, and maybe even improve your relationship with food. Is Meal Planning Worthwhile When You’re Single? In How to Enjoy…

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