10 Lessons From Single Women in Movies


Updated 12/27/11 8:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

10 Single Women Characters in Movies

Yes, there are some great movie couples out there, but what about the other female characters who don't get the guy? The ones who aren't perpetuating rom-com myths, but instead are paving the way for single ladies everywhere to be happy, adventurous, and honest? Liz Gilbert, played by Julia Roberts, in Eat Pray Love, is one such lady, but there are other characters from both old and new flicks Read more

Songs to Listen to After a Breakup


Updated 09/23/11 12:22 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Breakup Songs

After a breakup, there are certain single girl habits you might need to pick up again. Be it saying yes to happy hour, updating your interested-guy-radar, or rockin' some pumps on a night out. But before you get there, you have to go from grief to gratefulness that the relationship is over. Music can help that process. For National Singles Week, we asked our Facebook fans for their favorite Read more

5 Single Gal Traits to Relearn After a Breakup


Updated 09/22/11 10:16 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

How to Be Single Again

When you are in a long-term, serious relationship, you train yourself to behave a certain way — you're always in couple mode. So when the relationship ends, you have to relearn how to be single again. Things like flirting and giving off that "I'm available" vibe are no longer instinctual. To help you out, here are some of the solo gal behaviors that are tricky to pull off when you're getting Read more

10 Quotes For Celebrating the Single Life


Updated 09/21/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Celebrity Quotes on Being Single

One of the most important parts of being single is embracing it. Whether you're actively seeking a partner, or simply content with being on your own, it's always more rewarding when you own it. In honor of National Singles Week, I decided to pull some of my favorite quotes from leading ladies or influential women on single life. While many of these women have recently found love, or are currently Read more

5 Nightmare First Dates


Updated 09/25/10 12:14 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 4 comments

Worst Dates Ever

Earlier this week I asked for your dating horror stories. From a self-righteous virgin to a dude with no driver's license to the guy who conveniently "forgot" his wallet, you've all been on some traumatic first dates. But now you have the last word. He "told me a sob story about his ex on the first date and proceeded to tear up, pound his entire beer, and then start texting 'someone' the rest Read more

Video Shares How to Be Alone With Poetry and Art


Updated 09/24/10 1:18 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Video About Being Alone

If you're an "active participant" in the currently occurring National Singles Week, then you may be well-versed in single-gal behaviors like partying with friends, going on good (and bad) dates, and maybe even online dating. But how often do you really take some time to yourself, to sit alone with your thoughts? This beautifully and creatively made video explores just that. Strung together with Read more

What's Your Favorite Dating Site?


Updated 09/27/10 7:38 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 5 comments

Best Dating Site

Sure, you can find your "salad soulmate" at Saladmatch.com, but you'll probably want to cast a wider net if you're looking for someone to eat breakfast with. Our mystery online dater, matchgirl, chose Match.com to jump-start the dating process she's writing about in Diary of an Online Dater, but it's by no means the only site to provide a comprehensive look at what's out there. In fact, if you're Read more

Worst Date Scenario: Tell Us a Dating Horror Story


Updated 09/22/10 4:15 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 9 comments

Worst Date Stories

Lots of things can go wrong on a first date. Things can go from a little rude to all-out deal breakers quickly. We've been taking advice from celebrities for National Singles Week, but now we want to hear from the experts. You. Tell us about the worst date you've had, and we'll hope we never go on it! Read more

Match the Single Star to Her Words of Wisdom


Updated 09/27/10 3:26 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 5 comments

Single Celebrities

It's National Singles Week, and we'll take that as an excuse to celebrate the relationship status that lets you answer to no one but yourself. Adventurous, happy, and honest single movie characters have played out life lessons on screen, but here are some words of wisdom from real women. See if you can match each of the following quotes to the single star who said it. Question 1 of 9"I'm not Read more

Do You Behave Differently When Single?


Updated 09/21/10 8:22 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 11 comments

Do You Behave Differently When Single?

It was surprising to hear Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss split from husband Fred Armisen after 10 months of marriage but true nonetheless. So when she was spotted out partying with friends after a show during New York Fashion Week, the New York Post declared her in "single-girl mode." That's to say she was having fun and looking fantastic — "like she had lost some weight." Now I've certainly Read more