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 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 read
19 hours agoMember-onlyI’ve Written 555 Essays On Medium. Ask Me Anything.That, if you’re wondering, is a lot. On May 7th, 2016, when I was but a sweet summer child, I published my first earning essay on Medium. It’s called I’m 33 Years Old & I Do Laundry With Quarters. It’s still funny, I checked. After that I discovered how thoroughly…Writing4 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyPlease Pick A New Photo For Work-Related ContentA retirement party for an overused Unsplash. In March of 2018 an Unsplash photographer named Bruce Mars published the photo above to his portfolio. Since then, it has been downloaded over 257,000 times. But I don’t need to tell you that, because you’ve seen this image lead so many workplace…Work3 min read
3 days agoMember-only“He’ll Be Worth What I’ve Been Through” Isn’t A Dating StrategySingle women don’t have to live in service of someday. I used to live in hell. Cozy place, great amenities. For me, hell was a decade of “looking,” and if you’re currently single over the age of about 29 or so, you know full well what I mean by looking…Dating8 min read
6 days agoMember-only1982: A Newsletter By Shani SilverBorn then. Here now. Authentic always. A person can’t survive on singlehood alone. (I mean maybe I can, but I don’t have to, not with all this internet lying around.) While my first love will always be the single community and the antiquated shaming narratives we continue to toss into…Age3 min read
Sep 20Member-onlyA “Nice Guy” Is Not EnoughAnd there is nothing wrong with wanting more. I don’t care about how things sound, I care about how things are. …Relationships7 min read
Sep 13Member-onlyHere’s What Dating Does To Our HopeEmpathy for single people remaining hopeful in defiance. Relationships are hard work. Ever heard that one? Has anyone ever said it to you over dinner, maybe when you’ve expressed your exasperation with singlehood, and instead of showing you empathy, someone centers their own experience and lets you know that the…Relationships7 min read
Sep 8Member-onlyAutumnal Eccentricities For SinglesLeave us alone. Unless you want to do spells. I hope you enjoy this list of autumnal eccentricities made specifically for the single community because what, in general, is EVER made with us in mind? Can you expect much more from me in terms of creepy season essentials? Absolutely. …Fun10 min read
Sep 6Member-onlyYes Dating Is “That Bad,” And You’re Not The Only One Who Knows ItIt’s not just you. It’s not you at all. One of the privileges of working in the singlehood space is the people. I get to connect with so many people who’ve shown me kindness, curiosity, support, love, and community. …Dating7 min read
