In a world where coupledom is often seen as the ultimate goal, it’s easy to forget the allure of singledom. But there’s a reason why even the most committed folks sometimes daydream about going solo.

Scholars are a lot like the people in the media, the punditry, and popular culture – slow to acknowledge the ways in which single people lead full, meaningful, and fulfilling lives. The prevailing ...

People who stay happily single for years understand what they need, how to enjoy their own company, and when to protect their peace instead of chasing relationships out of pressure or loneliness.

Our generation is mostly made up of people in their 30s and early 40s at this point—an age at which we should have some semblance of financial security and even freedom, more often than not. But on ...

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