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Why Being Single Can Be Great for You -- And Your Future Relationships

Greta Christina, AlterNet. November 13, 2010.

In American culture, it's generally assumed that everybody wants to be married. But being single can be healthy and help you form better future relationships.

8 Reasons Marriage Doesn't Matter

Liz Langley, AlterNet. April 14, 2010.

We women are smart enough to know that a wedding ring won’t make us happy any more than a white dress will make us a virgin.

10 Reasons Why It's Awesome To Be Single During the Holiday Season

Simcha, The Frisky. December 10, 2008.

Less family, more booze -- the best way to celebrate the holidays.

Happy National Singles Week

Lea Lane, Huffington Post. September 26, 2008.

Since marriage is still worshiped in our society, being single can be hard (though great). So happy Singles Week to all of you who go it alone.

What's Wrong with Staying Single?

Bella M. DePaulo, American Sexuality Magazine. February 18, 2008.

The significance of getting married has changed dramatically in recent decades. When will our views of single people catch up?