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Talking About Social Media.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Dating, Single Life

What are the ultimate effects of social media on the single life? It can be hard to really recognize all of the different issues. For example, people are often willing to recognize the many benefits that social media can offer. But we’re less willing to state the negative problems that social media can create. For…

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Royal Marriages And Political Freedom.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Single Life

We can’t forget the most famous singles in the world, soon to be married: Prince William and Kate Middleton. A lot of people don’t care about the royals. After all, why should we reward these people simply for being born into the right family? But we still have to recognize the fact that this upcoming…

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Single Travel Adventures.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Places to Meet Singles, Single Life

If you’re single and looking for a fun adventure, consider following the example of Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel in the movie, “Yes Man.” Go to your nearest airport, and take the first available flight. Even though dozens of locations make the list of most popular destinations, I don’t think that the best vacation spots…

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Being Single Can Be Fun. Sometimes.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Single Life

Being single can be a lot of fun, too. Although I like to talk about the benefits of changing your situation, I think that there are certainly many benefits to remaining single. We have to start focusing on the positive, or we’re never going to succeed. Being single is one of the things that can…

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In Defense Of Chaperone Dating.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Dating

Is it time to bring back chaperonage? When it comes to unwanted pregnancies and other social ills associated with dating, it’s a wonder to me that the focus is solely on preventive health measures like birth control. It seems to me that social norms and practices would have a much stronger effect when it comes…

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Alienation And The Single Life.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Dating

I wonder if all women appreciate how difficult it is for a guy to put himself out there. We often have an innate desire to simply stay at home and play video games. But we’re willing to really risk our ego by asking a woman out. While the roles are changing, and women are now…

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Must The Single Life Last Forever?

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Single Life

Being single can be tough at times. I recently lost a very good friend of mine, to cancer. And I can’t help but think that he would have had a much easier journey if he’d had a committed girlfriend or wife at his side. It was a difficult time for him, and his friends did…

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Media Images Of The Single Life.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Single Life

When you’re single, you can’t help but look at the married people that you know with a combination of trepidation, awe, and envy. The trepidation comes from the fact that our married friends seem to give up so much of their individuality to their spouse. I’ve seen men who married controlling women, and actually changed…

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Funny Dating Stories.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Dating

I’d like to introduce a new feature to the Single Life: absurd adventures in dating. The simple fact is that a lot of funny stuff happens while we’re trying to navigate the world of dating. However, some of this stuff isn’t very funny while it’s happening. It takes a few years of perspective to be…

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The Joys Of Being Single.

Written on April 25, 2011 by John in Dating, Single Life

One of the joys of being single is being able to keep house as we like, or not keep house at all, if that’s what suits us. I’m willing to admit that sometimes it feels good just to let your house go to heck. Sometimes you just feel too busy to get to all the…

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