The American Spinster
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When Parenthood Means Passing The Buck
People have kids for many different reasons. Some of them are good reasons. But sometimes, having children is simply an excuse to forward the bill to the next generation. We glorify the noble father who sets asides his dreams to work hard and raise his kids. We idolize the woman who first proves her worth…
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How to Love Living Alone
Living alone can be an empowering, exciting time in anyone’s life. If you aren’t loving your solo living situation, or if you’re dreading the day when you’ll move out on your own, this article was written for you. How to Love Living Alone It’s actually pretty simple to transform your outlook on your solo living…
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Why Dressing Well Is Vital (Even to the Modern Woman)
You’re a forward-thinking woman. You don’t let society’s customs dictate the way you live your life. So why should you worry about dressing up every day? For most of my adult life, I’ve worked in service jobs that required a uniform. Sometimes the uniform was stupid-looking and uncomfortable. Sometimes not. Sometimes it was covered in…
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A Single Woman’s New Year’s Eve
Say what you will about Valentine’s Day; New Year’s Eve is the true couple’s night. So how can you be happy when you’re spending the night alone? New Year’s Eve in Pop Culture Quick – name a New Year’s movie where the couple doesn’t get together at the end. For that matter, name a single…
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Singleness and Spirituality: Why Does Religion Encourage Solitude?
Why do so many religions encourage celibacy as an aid for attaining spiritual enlightenment? An Overview of Singleness and Celibacy in Religion Before we tackle that question, let’s take a quick glance at celibacy and the unmarried status in some of the world’s major religions. Though many Protestant Christian sects encourage traditional (and often large)…
