Media increasingly portray being single as an expression of people's lifestyle, self-determination and empowerment, with ...

From an early age, many of us begin romanticizing the idea of being in a relationship—it might start with watching a Disney princess meet her Prince Charming and continue with daydreaming about a ...

Living solo is good and bad for your health. — -- intro: The link between relationship status and well-being is a complicated one. Despite plenty of sensational headlines—”Get married and get fat ...

Singlehood isn’t all good or all bad. It’s a complex experience in a society that puts romantic relationships on a pedestal. Despite this, here’s how some people thrive in it. Are you good at being ...

You’ve been told that partnership is the pinnacle of human connection, but what if that’s just one version of intimacy—and not the most freeing one? Being ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Are you waiting for "the one" to complete you or are you content single? Here’s ...

Source: Sebastian Voortman/Pexels When someone asks you your relationship status, do you answer "single" but then add a kicker like "for now" or "but I'm working on it" to make yourself feel better?

Single adults are plagued by stereotypes. As a lifelong single, I’ve experienced most of them: I have too much free time. I have too much discretionary income. I am emotionally broken. I am ...

You haven't missed the boat, and you're not destined to be a bridesmaid forever, despite what people might say when you're not in a relationship, it's time to see being single as a privilege, not a ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a clear distinction between being single and ...