First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

Being Single is the New Black

I’m swimming in demographics. Over the last few weeks, friends have been sending links from major publications (just yesterday a lengthy OpEd in the NY Times) that dissect our growing numbers and a changing mood. Apparently, it’s no longer bad to be single. Spinster is so yesterday. They’re telling me? On a regular basis, I reflect on the advantages of a single life, and during times when I’m lonely, horny and awash in self pity, I revel in the compromises I didn’t have to make that day. But what I didn’t expect was to finally feel fashionable.

Image: Jeppe Hein

Does This Mean I Shouldn’t Buy Those Shoes?

You Can’t Have It All. Where Would You Put it by Andrew Junge.

Daily Affirmation

Image: David Shrigley

Is It Time to Return to Match.com?

It has been more than 13 months since my 2011 New Year’s resolution to re-enter the world of dating sites. The mere thought of it makes me want to retreat. But how else does one strategically go after getting a date? Give me courage.

Image: Hiding Figure, 2011 by Daniel Arsham