tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:43:06 +0000Singletude is a positive, supportive singles blog about life choices for the new single majority. It's about dating and relationships, yes, but it's also about the other 90% of your life--family, friends, career, hobbies--and flying solo and sane in this crazy, coupled world. Singletude isn't about denying loneliness. It's about realizing that whether you're single by choice or by circumstance, this single life is your life to live.http://singletude.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)Blogger172125Singletudehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-1611969700666092046Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:51:00 +00002009-11-09T04:44:36.899-05:00singlessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newssingle mensingle peoplesingle dadssingle fatherssingle motherssingle momscurrent eventsEvery week, incidental themes seem to emerge in "Singles in the News." This week, a number of stories clustered around the social groups that singles have formed, either for dating, friendship, or just fun in a group setting. A subtopic of that theme is the heightened role of technology in fostering connections and communication between singles. Finally, quite a few studies involving singles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/Kip7-E4KNcE/singles-in-news-11109-11709.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)1http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/11/singles-in-news-11109-11709.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-2950675874633893940Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:25:00 +00002009-11-06T14:27:45.056-05:00singles researchdatasinglesreviewssingles newsnewsCenter for American ProgresspoliticsSo, dear readers, did you lose sleep last night pondering the mystery links that failed to appear yesterday while my Internet service was behaving badly? No? Surely you jest!Did you at least work up a mild curiosity then? I guess that will have to do! ;) As you may know, Singletude has a policy of not linking to articles from biased sources for "Singles in the News." Obviously, many http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/6s2wH-bVB9A/center-for-american-progress-unmarried.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)0http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/11/center-for-american-progress-unmarried.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-4556458932293592533Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:02:00 +00002009-11-05T01:39:59.038-05:00discussion panelexpert panelsinglesreviewsSingle EditionLive the Life You LoveYesterday I attended the last evening of Single Edition's "Live the Life You Love" discussion panel series for single women at Saks Fifth Avenue. Single Edition founder Sherri Langburt, interviewed by Singletude last January, says that she hopes to sponsor further events, so here's a recap of what you can expect for next time:The night kicked off with refreshments, and most guests took advantagehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/es_xSGaKFg0/single-edition-live-life-you-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)0http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/11/single-edition-live-life-you-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-1538847515661442929Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:23:00 +00002009-11-02T12:49:41.323-05:00single mensingle peoplesinglessingles newssingle fathersnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newscurrent eventsThis week's "Singles in the News" finds our single British cousins and our unmarried friends in emerging nations a focus of many headlines. Also, after a notable absence last week, the singlism is back in full force, unfortunately. Read on and see for yourself!Plus, if you're a single woman, this is your last chance to buy a discounted online ticket for tomorrow's final event in the "Live the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/XO0hWxcVnh0/singles-in-news-102509-103109.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)0http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/11/singles-in-news-102509-103109.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-5873271014403616265Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:58:00 +00002009-10-29T18:56:55.294-04:00statisticssingle populationsinglesU.S. censusStats on Singles from the U.S. Census Bureauresearchsingles incomesingle-headed householdssingles workforceAmerican Community SurveymarriageIt's that time of decade! The U.S. Census Bureau has released its 2009 results (which actually cover 2006-2008) from the American Community Survey. Since the media has not yet had a chance to digest the findings as they apply to singles, Singletude will just be reporting the preliminaries today, but they're significant in and of themselves.Check this out! Since 2008, marrieds now account for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/AbsRERJnwSs/stats-singles-us-census-bureau-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)7http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/stats-singles-us-census-bureau-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-26042564108436829Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:24:00 +00002009-10-26T18:17:50.221-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsThis edition of "Singles in the News" arrives a little late and may do so again next week due to the Halloween festivities that have been keeping me busy. There'll be no candy for me this year, but I'm thankful that my health issues don't prevent me from relaxing with good friends and some scary TV!Also, while we're talking personal news, I want to let you all know that I'll be at Saks Fifth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/iIswz7qqe9Q/singles-in-news-101809-102409.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/singles-in-news-101809-102409.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-8501054120132232395Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:55:00 +00002009-10-22T19:14:23.228-04:00single menPhotographs of Single Men by Justyna BadachphotoartsinglescultureJustyna BadachBachelor Portraitsbachelor photosbachelorBachelors sometimes complain that "single" has become synonymous with "woman," that the media overlooks the single male and his unique interests and concerns. Well, photographer Justyna Badach is focusing the world's attention on single men through the intimate lens of her camera and illuminating the obscure, sometimes misunderstood corners of their inner spheres with her bright studio lights.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/xIy3ZEvFTkw/bachelor-portraits-photographs-single.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/bachelor-portraits-photographs-single.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-8923362855489889425Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +00002009-10-18T18:40:33.367-04:00single mensinglessingles newssingle fathersnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsOlder single women were in the media spotlight this week, drawing criticism and occasional emulation from all corners of the globe in their various stereotypical incarnations as cougars, biological clock-watchers, and wanton destroyers of the fabric of society. Oh, yeah, and some sources pointed out that they can be mature, independent, and well grounded, too.Articles about dating trends and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/tcS44YGSvRE/singles-in-news-101109-101709.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)2http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/singles-in-news-101109-101709.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-5650947931581800474Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:50:00 +00002009-10-14T17:55:35.968-04:00singleslonelinesstransitionsphilosophyself-reliancelonely singleschangeSingle and Lonely in Times of TransitionToday's post is in answer to a special request from a special single blogger--Special K, PhD, who writes The Special K Treatment, a blog about living healthy in mind, body, and soul. Special K recently took on a task that demands a heaping dose of singletude. She moved across an ocean to another country all by herself. Though she had a job lined up, she didn't have a place to live when she http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/oFuJjPOTF88/single-and-lonely-in-times-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)4http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/single-and-lonely-in-times-of.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-4406004347268238369Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:37:00 +00002009-10-11T14:27:22.197-04:00single mensinglessingles newssingle fathersnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsAs so often happens, some themes emerged in this week's "Singles in the News." As cold weather sets in, the plight of the single and homeless once again took center stage. The rights and interests of single women in other countries was also a hot topic this week. The Singleschmucker contenders were even more galling than usual, while the Singles With Singletude candidates restored faith in thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/qis5JcCCxpU/singles-in-news-10409-101009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)2http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/singles-in-news-10409-101009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-897614574536386172Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:21:00 +00002009-10-10T14:35:50.727-04:00SingletudeWell, as you can see, I didn't survive last week's surgical procedure and am blogging from six feet under. Amazing how good wireless reception is these days!Seriously, the procedure went well, and I'm back to blogging. However, it confirmed that I do have a chronic condition, which does make it hard to sit up at the computer for long periods of time. There is a chance for complete recovery, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/GeXOigv4tDM/note-from-singletude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/note-from-singletude.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-6196279128414576290Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:24:00 +00002009-10-05T12:08:27.476-04:00single mensinglessingles newssingle fathersnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsThis was a week of highs and lows for "Singles in the News." Several articles battled it out for both the Singles With Singletude Award and the Singleschmucker. In other words, there were more fantastic, pro-singles news items than usual, but there were also a number of atrociously singlist voices shouting for attention.On a personal note, those of you who follow Singletude probably know that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/Wco2YE_q5LA/singles-in-news-92709-10309.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)4http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/10/singles-in-news-92709-10309.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-7031949137597589275Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:36:00 +00002009-09-30T15:43:46.219-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newssingle momscurrent eventsBetter late than never! Here's the recap of relevant stories from National Singles Week! Strangely enough, even though this week-long observation of the achievements and challenges of single people received full coverage in the blogosphere, it was largely ignored by the mainstream media, with very few articles referencing it. While there were lots of pieces about singles, almost none had http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/wChU2riolZk/singles-in-news-92009-92609.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)2http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-in-news-92009-92609.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-4863046433351276330Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:42:00 +00002009-09-28T22:03:04.242-04:00Singletude contestAnnouncing the Winner of the Singletude Giveaway ContestcontestgiveawaySingletudeThe first Singletude giveaway contest ended today with a random drawing at noon. And the winner is...Lauren of New York, NY! Lauren has already received an email notifying her of her win. For her contest entry, she submitted some awesome questions, several of which Singletude will be addressing soon in the "Q&A."A great big thank-you to everyone who participated in the contest! If you didn't http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/hUPBa91hufg/announcing-winner-of-singletude.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/announcing-winner-of-singletude.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-1973960725082830945Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:44:00 +00002009-09-27T15:00:13.323-04:00Singletude contestcontest for singlesSingletude Giveaway Contest Ends TomorrowSingleEdition.comcontestgiveawaySingletudegift basketToday is your last chance to enter the Singletude giveaway contest! The prize is a gift basket from SingleEdition.com worth over $150, so don't miss your opportunity to score these goodies. The lucky winner will be selected in a random drawing tomorrow at noon, so all entries must be in before then."Singles in the News" may be delayed this week again. On top of my previously mentioned health http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/vOwmisdyIVI/singletude-giveaway-contest-ends.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singletude-giveaway-contest-ends.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-5870385200107333856Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:30:00 +00002009-09-23T23:51:05.717-04:00statisticsNeil StanleysinglesSingles Sleep Betterbedmarriage researchsleephealthmarriagesleep problemscouplessleep bettersleep aloneresearchBed Sharing Bad for Your HealthIt's National Singles Week! Happy holidays to all you Singletude readers and to the 96 million Americans who live without the help (or hindrance) of a spouse every day and are just as happy, healthy, and wise as their coupled counterparts! A special shout out to those who are not just unmarried but unattached, standing totally on their own, since we know that discrimination against singles is http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/7PE5ejSbYgU/singles-sleep-better.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)8http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-sleep-better.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-4187509552269868560Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:30:00 +00002009-09-21T17:14:07.731-04:00singlessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newssingle mensingle dadssingle fatherssingle motherssingle momscurrent eventsSincere apologies that "Singles in the News" is late again this week. I've developed a health problem that makes it difficult for me to sit at the computer for long periods of time, and I'm trying to adjust to that.In the meantime, don't forget that the Singletude Newsreader is now available on the homepage with fresh singles news every day! You can find the newsreader right under Blog Archive.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/xOUjacAyvI0/singles-in-news-91309-91909.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)5http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-in-news-91309-91909.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-3686849930623240953Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:31:00 +00002009-09-16T23:31:42.379-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newssingle momscurrent eventsSince Singletude did not run a "Singles in the News" column last week, here are a few highlights that you may have missed. Since we're playing catch-up, no Singles With Singletude or Singleschmucker titles will be given this time, just links to some stories that shouldn't go unread.9/6/09"Single Mom Follows Her Own Dating Rules"By Aisha SultanSt. Louis Post-DispatchSummary: Belying its title, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/coU8KXZhZMo/singles-in-news-9609-91209.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)2http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-in-news-9609-91209.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-8310335988005418790Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:17:00 +00002009-09-14T12:01:07.644-04:00singlessingles newsnewsSingles in the NewsSingletudeThose of you who've been following along with Singletude's Sunday series, "Singles in the News," are no doubt wondering if the media forgot about singles this past week. Actually, there were a number of great articles about the single life, but I was sick and was not able to review them. Unfortunately, this illness is sticking around and still requiring a concerted effort to sit at the computerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/38alW-mG9Dw/singles-in-news-singletude-newsreader.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)4http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-in-news-singletude-newsreader.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-8706991951074554672Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:43:00 +00002009-09-10T17:37:00.904-04:00singlesone-linersingles advicepersonal questionswhy you don't have kidscomebackadvicewhy you don't have childrenHow to Answer "Why Don't You Have Children?"Last week, Singletude reader Ami was in search of memorable replies to singlist questions. With the help of other readers, Singletude offered some possible answers to one of those questions in "Advice Q&A: How to Answer "Why Are You Single?" Suggested replies ranged from informative to tactful to (hopefully) funny. (If you have other ideas, it's not too late to add them to the comments!)Ami http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/tSdj0d7WcbQ/advice-q-how-to-answer-why-dont-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)7http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/advice-q-how-to-answer-why-dont-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-5207703274315730026Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:45:00 +00002009-09-06T21:06:08.417-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle parentssingle motherssingle womensingle adultsSingles in the Newssingle momscurrent eventsIt's interesting how themes crop up in every week's current events. This week, single women feature prominently in "Singles in the News."8/30/09"Ten Important Research Findings on Marriage and Choosing a Marriage Partner"By Spencer DeGrawexaminer.comSummary: About five of them are helpful. The other half are grossly inaccurate or misleading. See if you can figure out which ones are which in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/BHiOfMAuYtc/singles-in-news-83009-9609.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)0http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/singles-in-news-83009-9609.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-1821863440520145161Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:11:00 +00002009-09-03T18:44:07.472-04:00why are you singlenosysinglesone-linersingles adviceprivate questionsWhy Aren't You Married Yetpersonal questionsreasons you're singleHow to Answer 'Why Are You Single?'comebackadviceRecently, a Singletude reader wrote in with some questions about how to answer those matrimaniacs who can't fathom why you haven't yet partaken of their particular brand of crazy. Ami, a single, child-free thirtysomething, is looking for appropriate responses--or, better yet, snappy comebacks--to a number of questions that make singles cringe. We'll address one of those questions today, the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/rqh8y90r2sk/advice-q-how-to-answer-why-are-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)5http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/09/advice-q-how-to-answer-why-are-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-8836686447484564993Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:30:00 +00002009-08-30T20:50:41.877-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsThe stories in this week's "Singles in the News" were overwhelmingly positive toward singles and singleness. In fact, at first glance, you might think that we're in the midst of a seismic conciousness shift toward true acceptance of singles as full-fledged members of society.This may be true. We may be progressing toward an era in which singlism and matrimania will seem as horrifying yet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/sXGI2ya8rPY/singles-in-news-82309-82909.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)2http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/08/singles-in-news-82309-82909.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-5644021737743353596Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:29:00 +00002009-08-26T12:38:46.023-04:00discussion panelexpert panelsinglesculturenewsSingle EditionLive the Life You LoveSingle ladies in NYC, I have a treat for you! Single Edition, the sponsor of Singletude's awesome singles gift basket, which could be yours when you enter the Singletude giveaway contest, is partnering with online dating behemoth Spark Networks to host a three-night discussion series entitled "Live the Life You Love" at Saks Fifth Avenue.You may remember from Singletude's interview with Single http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/zC0Y5tIGOpA/single-editions-live-life-you-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)0http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/08/single-editions-live-life-you-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-6697240569054015730Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:48:00 +00002009-08-24T13:22:50.686-04:00single mensinglessingles newsnewssingle womenSingles in the Newscurrent eventsApologies if you looked for "Singles in the News" yesterday without success. I held it till today since the midweek Singletude post was late. After two weeks packed with stories about singles issues, last week was the slowest in memory. Unnervingly, there continued to be many headlines about "Who's Chasing Whom? The Impact of Gender and Relationship Status on Mate Poaching," the study reported http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Singletude/~3/dUcmbd0daEA/singles-in-news-81609-82209.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Clever Elsie)3http://singletude.blogspot.com/2009/08/singles-in-news-81609-82209.html