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		<title>Should Singles Try Internet Dating?</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/03/05/should-singles-try-internet-dating</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Preetika Reddy</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[As a single it may be hard to get out there and meet new people.  While the bar scene may have been hip in your parent&#8217;s day the venue that&#8217;s in now is the internet. 
A lot of people have a fear of internet dating.  There is the issue of safety, whether a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a single it may be hard to get out there and meet new people.  While the bar scene may have been hip in your parent&#8217;s day the venue that&#8217;s in now is the internet. </p>
<p>A lot of people have a fear of internet dating.  There is the issue of safety, whether a person can match the expectations of an impressive profile or whether they look like their picture.  Then there are those who are just afraid they will be judged by their friends and family and mocked for looking online for love.</p>
<p>However all of that does not change the fact that the internet is a wonderful way to meet people you would never meet in a real life situation.  The beauty of it is that they know you are single and looking so you will never get into a situation where you are pursuing someone who is not looking.  However safety is a very important aspect so make sure you meet them in a public place that is well lit and somebody knows where you are.  Also  if you don&#8217;t want to be too let down take some time to see a few pictures of them and speak to them on the phone beforehand.</p>
<p>Internet dating is a wonderful tool, don&#8217;t waste it hoping to run into someone in the cold food aisle of the supermarket.</p>
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		<title>Radio Gaga - The challenges of Letting Go</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/03/04/radio-gaga-the-challenges-of-letting-go</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Kathrina Gomez</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Single Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[breaking free]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[healing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is one line in the classic hit song of Queen Radio Gaga that keeps playing on loop in my head for the past several days, “I want to break free…” Most probably it’s because I do want to break free, break free from this pathetic state of mind that I am in. I keep [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is one line in the classic hit song of Queen Radio Gaga that keeps playing on loop in my head for the past several days, “I want to break free…” Most probably it’s because I do want to break free, break free from this pathetic state of mind that I am in. I keep telling myself that I am over this break-up, I am so over the man who brought me down to my knees crying and hurting. But every day I am consumed with questions that were left unanswered when the relationship ended. How can I move on when I so want these questions answered badly? Do I just accept the fact that I will be left in the dark about why he really ended the relationship? It is not so easy to walk away from something that was so special and sacred to me, after years of being together I think I deserve a much better break up. It may sound stupid but I really do deserve a good explanation because it is insulting for me that this guy thinks that there is no deeper reason other than what he gave me. He pushed me away because he couldn’t bear to be honest with me and to think I once thought he was one of the most sincere people I knew, it really is amazing how much it hurts when someone you trusted can just blatantly lie to you while looking you straight in the eyes.<br />
I am now caught in between the emotions of clinging to my pride, telling myself that I will survive this and having no shame for myself and just wanting to tell him please come back to me. Right now having a little self-respect is winning and I hope it will continue to do so because I don’t know if I will be happy even if he comes back to me someday knowing I got him back by begging him. I was already a fool for love and I honestly don’t want to look like an ass anymore, I do believe there is someone out there who deserves me. My Mom said he is out there and we just haven’t crossed paths yet, I really want to believe my Mom. I don’t want to think that there is no one out there who will truly love me and I don’t want to think that life is that unfair. I am still grateful because I got to experience what it was like to be loved by someone, I got to experience someone really taking care of me and treating me like a queen. It didn’t last forever like I was expecting but I’m still positive that it will happen again, I can’t accept that I will experience something wonderful only once in my life.<br />
Deciding to move on is easier said than done, you can be at your limits with all your miseries and just want it to be over with but letting go of a past love is really hard especially when that love is still very much alive in your whole being. Waiting for these emotions to fade away is torture, it’s like giving yourself a root canal with nothing to numb you with, time heals all wounds but that’s just it, time takes time. How do you get through healing when time just keeps dragging along, how do you get through it without going insane? I feel that love is like being inside a washing machine you get tossed inside and out, up and down, side-ways and all around. And you never know how you’ll come out of it, will you be fresh, clean, and good as new or you come out wrinkled and still with stains on. I can’t believe I’m comparing love with laundry, gosh I think I need to get out more. Get out and meet new people, learn new things, improve my life and start being open to the possibility of new love coming into my life. No matter how horrible love can be at times we can’t deny the fact that we need it in order for our lives to have meaning and purpose. Breaking free from something that has been holding you down and was disguised as real love is a very difficult thing but I imagine once you break free from the bonds of heartache all the pain that you went through will be worth it. Finding real love is a challenge but once you have it you’ll never want to break free.</p>
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		<title>Without happiness, go for fortune</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/03/03/without-happiness-go-for-fortune</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:45:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jia zhou</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Single Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[happiness]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[kourtney]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t know how Kourtney kadarshan does it, but she seems have to stuck with this guy for sake of money, otherwise, she couldn&#8217;t keep her reality show going.  Her show &#8220;keep up with Kardashan rating going upward, nonstop.  And according to entertainment news, she was forced to stay with her boyfriend, scott, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t know how Kourtney kadarshan does it, but she seems have to stuck with this guy for sake of money, otherwise, she couldn&#8217;t keep her reality show going.  Her show &#8220;keep up with Kardashan rating going upward, nonstop.  And according to entertainment news, she was forced to stay with her boyfriend, scott, for sake of show, even she is not happy with him anymore.  According to my self opinion, she just a puppet, and she never be happy living like that.  </p>
<p>Maybe those celebrities has their own story, and they are not be able to tell.  Living and restrained in an unhappy marriage, relationship is one of the worst thing in the whole world.  For others, as long as they got what they wanted, they won&#8217;t mind to continue an unhappy relationship.  They still get fame and money as they wish for.  Would you consider it as a healthy lifestyle?<br />
I couldn&#8217;t make such judgment myself, because one self&#8217;s opinion can be bias.  For me, even though you can make millions to billions of dollar, you still not happy, because you are sticking up with a guy you don&#8217;t even like.  </p>
<p>Within in your lifetime, we all attempting to seek the best for our lives, especially you have children consider in the future, or even now.  A happy, lovely family is the most important element for the children sake.  So, if you are having a miserable relationship, no matter how much you can make from it.  You might as well, trying to end it as soon as possible. </p>
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		<title>Grace Under Fire - Learning to Keep the Faith after a Break-up</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/03/01/grace-under-fire-learning-to-keep-the-faith-after-a-break-up</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maria Kathrina Gomez</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Single Life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ending a relationship can leave you devastated and hopeless. Here is a personal insight about heartache and finding hope from one of the million people in the world who got her heart broken.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It’s funny how life turns out differently from what you expected or planned. It’s different for everybody obviously but we all share these I-can’t-believe-this –just-happened-to-me moments. Life really knows how to kick you in the butt, it’s like the universe’s way of telling you that something in your life is not good for you but since you can’t see it then I’ll just give you this harsh lesson. Most of the time you still don’t see what lesson should be learned, so life gives you more harsh lessons in forms of heartaches, death, illness, loss, disappointments, etc…and I think it will keep on doing that until you get it. Cruel I know but I think we just have to accept that yes, life is wonderful but it can be really brutal. As human beings it takes awhile to be enlightened, most probably we will just think that our life sucks, we think we’re so unlucky, we would question God and ask why bad things happen to us, and of course we will always blame our miseries on other people. It will take awhile but eventually we will learn to see the big picture. It is human nature to feel bad or depressed when life isn’t working out the way we planned but once we free our whole being and see that the universe is sending you a message then maybe that’s the time when we will start living a new life, a better life.<br />
Realizing that what you want isn’t always what you will get is a painful thing, especially when it comes to love, people just won’t accept why they can’t be with the person they love. I mean everyone knows it’s not all fairy tale-happy ending-my life is so great kind of relationship all the time. Most of the time love involves a lot of pain and heartache, they say you always hurt the one you love right? But should that be true? Should love really have to hurt so much? In cyber world we always let everyone know what our status is, people love declaring to all of their friends and family if they are In a Relationship, Single, Dating or It’s Complicated. I think what status most people can relate to is It’s Complicated because love IS complicated. There are always issues in relationships no matter who you are, what country you are from, from what race you are, rich or poor, there’s always something that makes the relationship complicated.<br />
But what I’ve realized is, you will always repeat every mistake you’ve made, you will always end up with the wrong person or always make the wrong decision for yourself and for others unless you see what lesson life is teaching you. We shouldn’t say “I wish I’ve never met him/her”, “I wish I didn’t take that job”, etc…what we should say is what is the lesson I should learn from this person who was once a part of my life? Enlightenment may not come quickly it may take awhile actually but if you open your heart, mind, and soul you’ll eventually get there. So it’s okay to cry, get depressed, have doubts, and be confused about love and life in general. You can cry all you want, lock the door, pull down the blinds, and don’t take any calls for a few days but always think of the bigger picture because it will help you get out of the gutter a lot sooner. Be grateful for everything good that you have in your life, be grateful for the people who love and care about you and think that despite all the pain and heartache you are experiencing you are still blessed than most people. I know it sounds so cliché’ but it is true, stay positive and send out good karma. Life will be much better for you and everyone around you because of all the positive energy you will be sending out. And you’ll never know, you might inspire someone who is going through the same thing and they’ll be inspired by your great outlook in life. Easier said than done I know but the point is you are the one who will decide which journey you will take in life, it’s always better to follow the path to enlightenment rather than spiral down into a sea of darkness. Being happy and content is way better than being sad and depressed everyone knows that!<br />
This is the only way I know how to get myself out of this quicksand of depression that I always find myself in, I always think that maybe something better is out there for me life is just waiting for me to be ready to accept the blessings that are coming my way. Believe me it takes a long time for me to get there but the point is I do get there. I try to forgive and learn, to have no ill will towards people who have hurt me, it is a process, a long process but it is something I make sure I do after a bad experience. Being bitter and angry or seeking revenge towards others will slowly eat you up inside, these people will go on living their lives and you’re stuck in this dark place because you can’t bring yourself to let go. All these negative feelings will stay in your heart and in your soul for a long long time and it will manifest in your physical being as well. To everyone else you will be this hateful person with an ugly face, how horrible is that?!<br />
Doesn’t everyone notice that whenever we go through something difficult in life that is the time when we sit and really ponder about what has become of our lives? Are we the person we dreamed of becoming when we were young? Did we achieve everything we wanted to do or we just gave up our life an own happiness for other people? It’s easy to forget about how we feel when the focus of your life are the people you love, as long as their happy we are happy. There’s no shame in that, it’s actually a wonderful thing when you make people happy but we should always leave even just a little bit for ourselves. Sometimes when you are left with nothing all you have is yourself and you&#8217;re going to have to pick yourself up and go on with your life with your head help up high.<br />
All I know so far is we should live and love to the fullest, no regrets about anything. Take life as it is, good or bad. Learn to forgive people who hurt you, be grateful for family and friends who always have your back, and learn the lessons that every event in your life is teaching you. We all have a journey to make in our life, it’s not always perfect and that’s okay.  I’m still trying to figure things out as I make this journey I mean do we really ever stop learning from life? After the dark storm there will always be a ray of light trying to push its way through the darkness, I’m still figuring out what lesson I should learn from the latest trial that I have been put through but I am already looking forward to what the new day would bring. Slowly the sadness is fading away and excitement for a new life is emerging, so what if life is complicated? As Forrest Gump’s Mom said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” It’s how you carry yourself through these trials that really matter, we all should have grace under fire.</p>
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		<title>More Subjects to Avoid in Conversation during a First Date</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/02/28/more-subjects-to-avoid-in-conversation-during-a-first-date</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:14:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[avoid]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Embarrassing Quirks
We all have them. Let&#8217;s be honest. However, you don&#8217;t have to disclose you stare at the pores on your nose in an over sized mirror for an hour every night or wear the same boxers for every game your team plays during the season. There are just some things in relationships that seem [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Embarrassing Quirks</p>
<p>We all have them. Let&#8217;s be honest. However, you don&#8217;t have to disclose you stare at the pores on your nose in an over sized mirror for an hour every night or wear the same boxers for every game your team plays during the season. There are just some things in relationships that seem quirky and cute once you know a person intimately. Wait until you have a certain level of trust and respect before letting all of yours out of the bag.</p>
<p>Sex</p>
<p>My most uncomfortable first date ever was when my date began hounding me about sexual questions before we even placed our order. </p>
<p>Trying desperately to change the subject, and then ignore it, I eventually walked out and left him sitting there. If your date doesn&#8217;t want to spill their entire history, likes or dislikes before their salad is served, respect that. It doesn&#8217;t make them a prude, it makes them respectful. If you anticipate this relationship going anywhere put more attention on getting to know them as a person then undressing them before dessert.</p>
<p>You</p>
<p>Stop! Yes, we get nervous on dates. Yes, we want to tell our date all about ourselves, but shut your trap and ask a few questions. Your date doesn&#8217;t want to hear the monologue of your life and think you are completely uninterested in him or her. When you find yourself on a tangent, find a way to bring the conversation back around to your date.</p>
<p>By staying away from these taboo topics, your date will feel natural and not forced.</p>
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		<title>Issues to Evade in Conversation during a First Date</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/02/28/issues-to-evade-in-conversation-during-a-first-date</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:11:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Dating can be a wonderful way to get to know someone, but there is such as a thing as too much information too soon. Here are some major no-no&#8217;s to avoid in conversation on a first date.
Affairs of state
Republican, Democrat, Independent, unless you are certain you would never have a relationship outside of your own [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dating can be a wonderful way to get to know someone, but there is such as a thing as too much information too soon. Here are some major no-no&#8217;s to avoid in conversation on a first date.</p>
<p>Affairs of state</p>
<p>Republican, Democrat, Independent, unless you are certain you would never have a relationship outside of your own party line, never bring up politics. Everyone has different views and there is nothing that makes people more enraged than having their beliefs questioned.</p>
<p>The Ex</p>
<p>The first date is too soon to bring the hammer down. Your date wants to learn about you not rehash the difficulties of their last relationship, and they certainly don&#8217;t want to hear you drone on and on about yours. Keep the Ex out of your conversation until you are certain that this date has relationship potential further on down the line.</p>
<p>STD&#8217;S/Medical Conditions</p>
<p>Unless you have an obvious medical condition it&#8217;s best not to get into a drawn out conversation about your health. Although it&#8217;s wise to bring up STD&#8217;s before sexual activity, unless you plan on being intimate with your partner that night, steer clear. There is nothing that will make a date head for the door more quickly.</p>
<p>Financial Strain</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s face it, we all have money troubles every now and then, but a first date isn&#8217;t the time to drop that bomb on your new love. I get sick of myself yammering about how I&#8217;m concerned about covering my credit card bill; a stranger certainly doesn&#8217;t want to hear about it. If you plan on paying that evening choose a place that is within your price range and don&#8217;t make your date feel bad about what they ordered or how expensive it is. Make sure if you ask the person out, male or female, that you have enough money to cover the check.</p>
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		<title>More on Defeating Fear of Being Single</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/02/28/more-on-defeating-fear-of-being-single</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:06:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Single Life]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Defeating]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Fear]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[single]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Travel till exhaustion
The more you travel and get to know other cultures and people, the more your horizons will broaden. Take the time to learn the languages of the countries where you are traveling to. Plus, you never know where and when you may meet your other half. Even if you never do, once you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Travel till exhaustion</p>
<p>The more you travel and get to know other cultures and people, the more your horizons will broaden. Take the time to learn the languages of the countries where you are traveling to. Plus, you never know where and when you may meet your other half. Even if you never do, once you get old you&#8217;ll have wonderful memories of all your travels to think and talk about. On top of that, you will be gracious when you get old as you will have no regrets over how you spent your life.</p>
<p>Take care of yourself</p>
<p>Walk regularly into the nature. Read your favorite books and cook healthy foods for yourself. Getting some quality rest will provide you with fresh energy you will need for more challenging phases of your life. You will need it if and when the right guy comes along. </p>
<p>Sometimes getting that right hairstyle will completely change your looks for the better.</p>
<p>Take the time to write a book and become famous overnight</p>
<p>Use your time of singleness wisely and take the time to write a book on your experience as a single woman or a man in your thirties and become famous overnight. Not to mention that you could earn royalties by selling your book.</p>
<p>Surround yourself with positive people</p>
<p>Surround yourself with friends and positive people. Make sure that you stay away from negative people as they can easily drain positive energy out of you.</p>
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		<title>Women in their 30&#8217;s: Conquering Terror of Being Single</title>
		<link>http://thesinglelife.net/archives/2010/02/28/women-in-their-30s-conquering-terror-of-being-single</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Fear is a debilitating emotion that can only lead you to misery and desperation. Be assured that you still have the time to meet your better half if it is meant to be. Once you enter into other phases of your life, you don&#8217;t want to regret how you spent the best years of your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Fear is a debilitating emotion that can only lead you to misery and desperation. Be assured that you still have the time to meet your better half if it is meant to be. Once you enter into other phases of your life, you don&#8217;t want to regret how you spent the best years of your life. Life is best lived when you don&#8217;t have remorse over how you lived your life. So, let go of your fears and start living now.</p>
<p>Below listed are outlined steps on how to overcome your fear of singleness.</p>
<p>Know that singleness does not equate loneliness</p>
<p>We have all witnessed so many divorces nowadays and can be lucky to call ourselves single. There are marriage partners who live together but have no communication lines with each other at all. They may be together yet feel lonely in each others presence. Thus, it is better to be alone then with just anybody.</p>
<p>Trust in God&#8217;s timing	</p>
<p>God knows best what is good for us and the timing for when certain things should happen in our lives. Believe in destiny and trust that if it is meant to be, you will meet your soul mate when you least expect it.</p>
<p>Use the time wisely to advance in your career or get a specialized degree</p>
<p>You are in your best years when you are in your 30&#8217;s. Use the time wisely to prove yourself in your career if you have one. If not, use your God given time to earn a graduate degree and become more specialized in your field. It is much easier to do it now when you are single than when you have a husband and kids around.</p>
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		<title>Generation of Baby Boomer Singles</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The baby boomer generation forged a path of social reform and individual independence, as more women entered the work force, choosing careers over marriage. The focus of the American dream shifted from youthful marriage and children to personal independence and the choice of an individual, rather than family-oriented, lifestyle. 
Now the baby boomers are entering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The baby boomer generation forged a path of social reform and individual independence, as more women entered the work force, choosing careers over marriage. The focus of the American dream shifted from youthful marriage and children to personal independence and the choice of an individual, rather than family-oriented, lifestyle. </p>
<p>Now the baby boomers are entering into retirement, or quickly approaching retirement age. Whether single by choice or by life circumstance, many baby boomers are now facing their golden years alone.</p>
<p>Though many baby boomers focused on careers, then married later in life, some chose to focus on careers and not marry at all. Instead, they built their careers and home lives with independence in mind. </p>
<p>Some of these baby boomer singles are content to reap the benefits of their years of hard work on their own, without a need for romantic companionship in their retirements. They have lived their adult lives setting their own independent ways, socializing as needed, but embracing &#8220;home alone&#8221; as their way of life. They might seek the occasional relationship, or even a steady special friendship. But, for the most part, they live alone, happy and comfortable in the lifestyle they have chosen.</p>
<p>Other single baby boomers may have been happy in their singleness while they were working, but might desire romantic companionship as they enter their golden years. The &#8220;couple&#8221; lifestyle might have seemed much too restrictive in youth, but seems quite desirable as they enter their retirement years. These mature singles might sometimes wonder if they have waited too long to look for a partner, asking themselves if it&#8217;s too late to start looking for love after all the lone years of building up personal security and independence. They need to remember that there are other baby boomer singles in similar life circumstances who are wondering the same thing. There is hope of finding that special someone to share your golden years with, someone who has also built a life on singleness, then realized the inner need for close companionship. With the abundance of resources available to singles who want to meet other singles with similar intentions, it probably won&#8217;t be long before the quest for a partner is met with success.</p>
<p>The baby boomer generation has forged the path to personal independence and contentment. Whether they choose to remain single, or decide to find a partner to enjoy their retirements with, now is the time for baby boomer singles to rest from their long labors, and to relax in the glow of their golden years.</p>
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		<title>The Perils of Remaining Single</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carole Somer</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are medical and psychological risks associated with remaining single for too long. The risks are usually higher for males than for females. Singleness if combined with social isolation over a long period of time may lead to a lack of social and mental exercises which in turn negatively affects person&#8217;s overall quality of health [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are medical and psychological risks associated with remaining single for too long. The risks are usually higher for males than for females. Singleness if combined with social isolation over a long period of time may lead to a lack of social and mental exercises which in turn negatively affects person&#8217;s overall quality of health and longevity. </p>
<p>Related to our need for love, a study on babies in orphanages was conducted where it was concluded that babies would die if they were not held, caressed, and touched.</p>
<p>Below listed are some of the most obvious risks associated with being single for too long:</p>
<p>1. Depression</p>
<p>Depression is one of the major risks associated with remaining single for too long. Depression is usually marked by feelings of isolation and helplessness. As a single, you are more likely to fall into a depression as you may be feeling isolated and alone. As a result, the quality of your mental and physical health is likely to suffer as a result.</p>
<p>2. Medical consequences of singleness</p>
<p>Singleness if combined with social isolation over a long period of time may impact our health in ways comparable to the effects of lack of exercise, obesity and smoking. It may result in sleep disturbances and high blood pressure, thus increasing the risk for heart disease. </p>
<p>3. Decreased longevity for both men and women</p>
<p>Researchers concluded that men who never marry or who lose their mates from death or divorce and do not remarry will die much sooner than men who are married. No other risk factor will shorten a man&#8217;s life more than being single; but you almost never hear about being single as risk factor for premature death. Women who are single die sooner than married ones. Researches found that women who never marry or who lose their mates from death or divorce and do not remarry will die sooner than women who are married. </p>
<p>4. Increased risk for dementia </p>
<p>Researchers found that people living alone in middle age had twice the risk of dementia than those who were living with a partner. They confirm that those who had lost their partners and remained alone had the highest risk of developing Alzheimer&#8217;s. They say that living in a relationship with a partner might imply cognitive and social challenges that have a protective effect against cognitive impairment in later life.</p>
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