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Tip No. 6: Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Single
Going outside of your comfort zone can be terrifying, but it can also be incredibly rewarding — I'm sure all you empowered women know just what I mean! Patty Brisben feels the same way, so if you want to check out what she's advising in her sixth tip, just read more
Tip No. 4: Surviving Valentine's Day When You're Single
The holidays can really wreak havoc on your alone time, but I can't express enough how important finding that time is to the soul.
Patty Brisben happens to agree with me so to check out what she has to say in her fourth tip on surviving Valentine's Day when you're single, just read more
Dear Poll: Are You Craving More Alone Time?
I don't know about you, but getting a night to myself these days is getting harder and harder. While I love attending holiday parties, I need some alone time every once in a while to recharge my battery and get my beauty sleep. Some people I know, though, look forward to having every night booked up throughout the month of December.
Group Therapy: Is Alone Time in a Relationship Good or Bad?
My friend has been dating her boyfriend for about two and a half years. Over that time, he has basically convinced her that if she really loves him, she'll spend all her spare time with him. At the beginning, I thought it was fine because it was new, but now, he still gets upset and offended if she goes for a night out with the girls (even if it's just dinner and a movie).
5 Things to Do When Your SO's Out of Town!
On Monday I asked if you like to play when the cat's away, and I feel like there was some confusion surrounding my question. I wasn't asking if you cheated while he was gone; rather, I was asking if you went out and painted the town a little red, or splurged with your girlfriends.
In keeping with that theme, if enjoying the TV all to yourself is too mundane, I've come up with five great ways to enjoy time away from your significant other.
Relationship Protocol: When The Cat's Away, Do You Play?
Does the old saying when the cat's away, the mouse will play ring at all true in your relationship? It's a common notion that when a significant other is out of town, the other half gets a "hall pass." While I'm sure that's appealing to some, others might use that time apart to catch up on alone time, to get errands run, or to simply spend time with friends and family.
The How-To Lounge: Hobbies
With life as busy as it is, it can seem like there’s no time to sleep, let alone take up a hobby. But a hobby can actually help you slow down and make invaluable time for yourself during the busiest moments. While I know there are those of us who’ve been rocking a hobby since childhood, I’m sure there are some of us still looking for a way to do something just for ourselves.
Have You Ever Taken a Self-Imposed Hiatus From Love?
Last week an article on MSNBC.com from Today show contributor and sex therapist, Dr. Ian Kerner caught my eye. In it he discusses the ways anxiety and excitement play a strong role in dating, ultimately creating an "emotional seesaw" effect as daters bounce from high to low and back again.
Five Great Things About Being Single!
Being single has its ups and downs, but today, in the spirit of kicking off our coverage of National Singles Week, I thought it would fun to embrace our single-hood!
Sometimes you don't miss something until it's gone so make sure you don't forget these five great things about being single. As always, let me know what I've missed!
Do Tell: Do You Look Forward to Your Alone Time?
Alone time is incredibly valuable, especially if you tend to be an introvert; it gives you time to process your thoughts and get back in touch with yourself as an individual. But once you’re in a relationship, alone time can get lost in the shuffle of a busy schedule. In fact, if you live with someone, finding alone time can feel nearly impossible.
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