PinnedMember-onlyThe Insanity Of Being SingleThis sh*t is crazy. I dated a blonde boy once. Years ago. A tall blonde who sometimes wore glasses, knew how to build things, could keep up with me in conversation and used to play guitar in a band but now had a real job and a mortgage. …Relationships15 min readRelationships15 min read
PinnedMember-onlyStart Blaming Single Men, Right NowWe’re not single because of us. We’re single because of you. I read this piece. I hope you do, too. It’s beautifully written by Morgan Parker and so many single women will see themselves in her words and in her confusion as to why we are alone despite presenting objectively…Relationships8 min readRelationships8 min read
PinnedMember-onlyEnough Already. Where The F*ck Do I Meet My Husband?If this is you, we should talk. Everything’s fine until you’re tired. Until fatigue sets in, single women are on board for quite a lot. You’d be impressed by the very volume of dating advice, dating services, dating strategies, and dating coaches that single women will seek out before we’re…Relationships8 min readRelationships8 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyI Was 40 When I Learned To Do MakeupEnding the idea of blooming late. I learned how to do makeup this year. The year I turned 40. Is it landing for you that the best year to learn makeup was quite literally more than two decades earlier than when it happened for me? You know what, it’s fine…Self4 min readSelf4 min read
Mar 13Member-onlyThe Lingering Effects Of Startup CultureAnd the rebellion of rest. There are two growings-up. There’s the one you do by the Gregorian calendar, celebrating birthdays and milestones like drivers licenses and the first time your parents let you go to the mall alone. We basically know what’s coming, like a winding board game path with…Work5 min readWork5 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyRomantic Trauma & Skating Rink DJs: I’ll ExplainRead while listening to “A Little Respect” by Erasure. I loved roller skating as a kid. Still do. As someone prone to both accidents and anxiety, roller skating is the closest I’ll ever come to flying and I’m very comfortable with that. I can think of nothing more terrifying than…Humor6 min readHumor6 min read
Mar 6Member-onlyEntering My Dear Abby PhaseAnnouncing Hey Shani, an advice column by Shani Silver Welcome to Hey Shani, an advice column for those interested in a different perspective. If “wow, I never thought of it that way” sounds like a fun way to feel, you’re in the right place. Hey Shani is the advice column…Work3 min readWork3 min read
Mar 3Member-onlyHow To Be Afraid Of MoneyThe financial stories we inherit. Family lore, long-revered as an archive of our proudest moments and our most insufferable quirks, is one of my favorite genres. It’s also one I’ve regrettably kept off the internet. Let’s get into my family’s shit, shall we? One of our most beloved tales, and…Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
Feb 28Member-onlyAll The Podcasts I Was On In FebruaryIt’s that time of year. I’m popular in February. I’d like to be this cool all year long, but…I’ll take it. Valentine’s Day really brings out the truth in people, specially how we pretty much all hate Valentine’s Day. My theory? It’s actually nice. Love, and displays of it, are…Relationships2 min readRelationships2 min read
Feb 24Member-onlyYou Can’t Convince Them To Treat You WellOn the choices of bad men. There are bad people, of every gender, in every place in the world. The good outnumber them, you’ll never convince me otherwise, but ignoring the bad men and what they do, what they’ve done, hasn’t helped me heal much. I see them, I know…Mental Health2 min readMental Health2 min read
