single life

All “Types” Have MY Vote [Diary of the Undateable]
I’ve always been warned to stay away from different kinds of guys – the ones that lie, the ones that steal, the ones that cheat, the ones that can’t commit. Guys from the “wrong” side of town…thugs. Guys that are from the “right” side of town…snobs. Football players. Frat boys. Writers. Readers. Artists. Fashionistos. And now? Politicians.
So What IS Closure, Exactly? [Diary of the Undateable]
I ended up texting him the last week of December with a simple but to-the-point message that said “you should probablyyy ask me to hang out soon.” I thought that I was thinking like a man. But I was actually thinking like an idiot. Carlos promised that he’d hit me up within the next few days – and I haven’t heard from him since.

How To Survive Valentine’s Day When You’re Solo
There’s always that stereotype that Valentine’s Day is a single person’s worst nightmare. But for most singles, it’s really not. It’s just another day where you can shamelessly flirt with your Starbucks barista.
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.
I Can’t Say No – To Dudes [Diary of the Undateable]
I gave him my number after he gently begged – “Why not?” I thought.
Dating an Older Guy Isn’t THAT Bad, Right? [Diary of the Undateable]
It was a moment straight out of a romcom. The guy that I had a microcrush on had finally, finally approached me and initiated contact. His name was Jacob, a handsome media major who I’d had classes with before.
I Want a Boyfriend [Friday Faves]
Having a boyfriend brings about a sense of pride and accomplishment. It gives us all feelings of worth, self esteem and validation. Oh, and a serious case of the butterflies.

Setting Some Standards [Diary of the Undateable]
Bernard knows all there is to know about life and love, and he always keeps it real. But things got a little too real when he asked me — straight up, point blank, period — what I expect from a guy.
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.
Are Pretty People More Privileged? [Diary of the Undateable]
A girl that I know got an awesome, highly coveted summer position at a magazine – a magazine that I’ve always admired. Though I already have a really great internship secured, I still lamented my feelings to a friend over the phone. “What made her application stronger?” I wondered aloud. Then my friend asked me the unexpected…“Is she a really pretty girl?”
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.
Diary of the Undateable: Made for TV
I was always the girl who didn’t have someone in middle school and high school. When my best friend went out on a date, I’d somehow manage to roll along as the handy third wheel. While my girls were texting and calling their respectable boos at sleepovers, I went through the settings and ringtones in my phone to pretend I was as well. Instead of attending prom with a boyfriend or a boy friend, I went with friends…who were in relationships.
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: Life Ruiners and Life Savers
Regardless of your relationship status, there will be situations and the people that stir them up, who at any point in time, will have you questioning what’s really important in life. It just so happens, though, that probability of that sort of drama infiltrating your life spikes when you’re single.
Single Girl Society – Don’t Fall For A Weed In A Flower’s Suit
When it comes to guys, why is that the worst weeds disguise themselves as flowers? As my luck would’ve have it, the most annoying weeds that I can’t seem to get rid of in my dating life were the guys that caught my eye first. This theory even goes beyond looks.