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  • Top 5 Books for Single Women

    Top 5 Books for Single Women

    Typically when you think of a list of books for single women, you imagine a list of books about how to secure a mate. Of course, at The American Spinster, that’s not going to happen. So instead I’ve created a much-needed list of the top five books to read if you are – or wish…

  • Top 5 Books on the Childfree Lifestyle

    Top 5 Books on the Childfree Lifestyle

    One of the greatest challenges childfree women and couples face is the feeling of isolation. While it’s true that the internet has helped us connect to other like-minded individuals, that support network could use some bolstering. If you’re looking for information or validation regarding the childfree lifestyle, you’re in luck. I’ve compiled a short list…

  • 30 Days to Love Being Single

    30 Days to Love Being Single

    Make 2026 the year you love being single. One of the new products I said I’d release this year is my free email challenge: 30 Days to Love Being Single. What is it? This email course is a series of 30 emails (a new one is sent to your inbox each day after signing up)…

  • Enjoying Valentine’s Day as a Single Woman

    Enjoying Valentine’s Day as a Single Woman

    Tired of reading self-mocking posts about how to best show your single-based, alcohol-drenched misery in the trendiest way? Interested in learning how you can actually enjoy Valentine’s day as a single woman? Read on… 1. Don’t Be S.A.D. I’m still not entirely sure whether “Single’s Awareness Day” is a full joke or only a partial…

  • Is It Selfish to Have Kids?

    Is It Selfish to Have Kids?

    One of the most common remarks on the childfree lifestyle is that it’s selfish. How is it selfish to not have a child one doesn’t want or can’t afford? Search me. Though we’ve tackled that question in the past, today I’m asking: Is it selfish to have kids? It’s certainly true that some parents have…

How to Have a Meaningful Life Without Kids, by Lilli Blackmore
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