Being Single’s Not So Bad [Diary of the Undateable]
Around this time of year, I think that single girls band together and unite in our single girly-ness. Not going to front – I did a little bit of hating and shading yesterday. But there was also comfort in the fact that I wasn’t alone in being alone.
Avoiding Holiday Awkwardness [Diary of the Undateable]
I can talk about my dating struggles to my friends, to my classmates and to you guys. But when my family asks me about them, it’s a whole ‘nother story. I don’t want to be the black sheep, the one that ends up being on receiving end of a blind date or constantly put on non-marital watch.

Would You Spend $4K On Candy? [Candy Dish]
This 9-year-old boy stole $4,000 from his parents and spent it all on candy.
Lena Dunham Signed a $3.5 Million Book Deal…Whereas I Did Not [Candy Dish]
Call me crazy (or, fine, call me bitter), but I really think if her parents weren’t famous artists she wouldn’t be getting as much attention — or any attention — from the likes of Judd Apatow and co.
Finding Yourself When You’re Single [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]
Hi CC readers! My name is Katie. I’m a twenty-something. I am single. I mean like, painfully single. This means no guys to kiss, to flirt with, to text, to complain to your girlfriends about, etc. Nada.
Possible Reasons You Suck at Relationships
We’ve all been there, wondering why we aren’t in a relationship; wondering why we’re the only one without the boyfriend who cares about us brings us flowers, takes care of us when we’re sick; wondering why we only attract the assholes, the ones who want nothing more than a commitment-less booty call.
Signs You No Longer Want to Be Single
You realize, after 12 hours of RomCom binging, that what’s missing in your life is a relationship.

Around the Web

Are You Sick of Being Single? [Candy Dish]
Are you single? Do you think it’s the worst feeling in the world? Sometimes it may feel like that. But get this — being single isn’t as terrible as you’re painting it to be.
Twitter Trends: The Best of #BestThingAboutBeingSingle
As a single girl who is constantly referencing the phrase “forever alone” and calling Liz Lemon my spirit animal, these tweets had me laughing and feeling a little better about my situation. Believe it or not, there are some people on this lovely planet that really love being single. It’s nice to see that we’re not all bitter and making voodoo dolls of our exes.
The Top Rules of The Single Girl Society
Over the past year, I’ve shared over 50 lessons that I’ve learned in my single life to remind you that being single is more than a table for one (even when you’re eating a meal portioned for two), or going dateless to you’re cousin’s wedding — it’s a way of life. Here are my top 10 favorite rules to live by while you’re single.
Dear Mom, I Don’t Want a Boyfriend
You never had a problem with me being single until I turned twenty in September of this year. All of a sudden my relationship status has become a constant topic of conversation. I know you want what’s best for me mom but I have to be honest. With all due respect, Mom, I don’t want a boyfriend.
Single Girl Society: Make Yourself Your Priority
By college, we’ve learned that sometimes the one that we want doesn’t always want us. And at that point it doesn’t matter that you would’ve loved him for the rest of his life, or that he promised you he’d never hurt you. Because the only thing that matters when your heart begins to crack again for the first time in a long time is you.

Candy Dish: Bookworm
•Which YA novels would you reread?
•Get ready for a celebrity cat fight!
•Are creative people more likely to cheat?
•Daniel Craig thinks the Kardashians are idiots
•Worry free outfits for finals week
•Fun alternatives to your average winter coat