Being intentionally single has a lot of benefits.

I have quite a few friends who are single. Not all of them chose to be—some are widowed, some divorced, and that meant dealing with the unexpected loss of a loving partner. But it’s clear that some ...

Cultural norms generally favor the partnered. As single people know, the world is full of structures ("Table for two?") and stereotypes ("Something must be wrong with them") that suggest singlehood is ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Far from being a ‘sad’ holiday, Valentine’s Day can highlight the benefits of being single ...

The holidays tend to be a pretty polarizing time. You either love them or you hate them. For so many, there's the pressure of family get-togethers, big meals, and even bigger gifts. For others, it's a ...

Living single can be such a vastly different experience for different people. At one end are the people who are distraught to be single and often invest heavily in becoming coupled. At the other end ...

Karen Lewis, a therapist in Washington, D.C., talks with a lot of frustrated single people—and she likes to propose that they try a thought exercise. Imagine you look into a crystal ball. You see that ...

Being single isn’t always seen as something to celebrate, but these famous women prove otherwise.Away from marriage, they show that happiness can come from independence and self-love. Today, we ...