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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

A letter to the person who is terrified of giving up being single: the freedom you're protecting is real, and the loneliness you're tolerating is also real, and the courage isn't in choosing one over the other, it's in admitting you've been holding both this entire time - Silicon Canals

Long-term singleness can bring both genuine freedom and loneliness, challenging the narratives of being either broken or enlightened.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Is it really outrageously uncool to have a boyfriend?

Public displays of romantic partnerships are now framed as uncool while singleness and unconventional or private relationships gain cultural approval.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

The Power of Singleness

Many women are choosing to stay single over settling. Choosing to stay single allows women to preserve their inner peace and autonomy. Singleness can create space for growth, friendships, and fulfillment outside of romantic partnership. Studies continue to confirm the trending rise in single women. And yet, even though this has become more of the norm, there are still deep feelings of shame around singlehood. Many conversations I've had with clients about dating and what it means to be single confirm this experience.
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