The American Spinster
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Dating as a Solo Woman
So you’ve decided you like being single, but you’d also like to date. How can these two desires possibly co-exist? If you’re worried, don’t be. Dating as a solo woman is easier (and more fun) than you think. If you’re here, you’re probably a happily single woman who wants to start dating. But how do…
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Help! I love kids, but don’t want any!
Although some people don’t have kids because they hate them, being childfree doesn’t automatically mean you’re anti-child. If you love kids but don’t want any, you’re not alone. And if you’re tired of hearing “But you love kids! How could you not want to have them?” you’re in the right place. So what’s wrong with…
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7 Perks of Being Single
Way too many of these types of lists include things like, “when you’re single, no one is there to judge you when you eat a whole tub of Ben & Jerry’s,” and, “You may cry from loneliness, but at least you know you’re not being cheated on.” So for your reading pleasure, here’s a list…
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What Makes A Modern Spinster?
The word “spinster” has had a number of different meanings over its long history. Lately, with the rise of solo living and the childfree alternative, it seems to be being redefined once again. What does it mean to be a modern spinster? What Does “Spinster” Mean? Traditionally, a spinster is a never-married woman without biological…
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Cooking for One: Yes – You’re Worth the Fuss
I’ve written previously about dining solo and cooking for one, but recently I came across an important, related issue I’ve never addressed: the fuss. The Drawbacks of Cooking for One In his book Going Solo, Eric Klinenberg recounts the story of a single-by-choice woman named Ella. One of Ella’s greatest challenges in feeling content on…
