http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 31 May 2011 20:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821547/3-reasons-its-good-to-be-single So you’re unattached. Good for you! You have lots of reasons to celebrate being single. Here are a few of our favorites. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821547/3-reasons-its-good-to-be-single Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Fri, 20 May 2011 15:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822084/why-youre-not-meeting-mr-right It's not always easy to find someone who is right for you, but your dry spell could be more than just bad luck. If you've been circling the waters for some time with nothing to show for your search, here are some reasons you might be coming up short. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822084/why-youre-not-meeting-mr-right Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825747/how-to-prepare-for-a-first-date You have a date tonight. Hurray! You’re excited but nervous. Before you let your nerves get the best of you, brush up on a few simple strategies to stay calm, cool and collected. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825747/how-to-prepare-for-a-first-date Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Jessica Padykula Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825051/how-to-make-the-first-move Some women are great at making the first move, while others just aren't bold enough to ask a guy out or initiate a hookup. If you're thinking of starting something with the next guy you think is cute, use our tips to get what you want. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825051/how-to-make-the-first-move Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824785/how-to-beat-dating-insecurities Dating is fun, but it also causes of all kinds of insecurity. Is he going to call? Does he think I look fat in this? Why didn’t he kiss me good night? Those kinds of questions are enough to make your head feel like it’s going to explode. Here are a few tips for avoiding dating anxiety and staying secure in yourself as you wade through the dating pool. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824785/how-to-beat-dating-insecurities Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:19:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825205/4-guys-you-dont-need-in-your-life You’ll meet many guys on your path to finding the one who's right for you, but you should avoid a few types at all cost. They might start out as perfectly decent men while they’re trying to get your attention, but once they show their true colors, you may want to head for the hills. Here are a few of the worst offenders. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825205/4-guys-you-dont-need-in-your-life Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:23:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824955/are-your-standards-too-low If you’ve been dating duds month after month, your standards just might be too low. Just as being too rigid in your definition of date-able can limit your chances of finding a great guy, having low standards can you leave you saddled with a less-than-ideal creep. Here’s how to find a balance and raise your dating standards. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824955/are-your-standards-too-low Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Jessica Padykula Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824381/fun-ways-to-deal-with-dating-disasters We’ve all had terrible dates or great ones that go terribly wrong in the end, but there’s nothing worse than a horrible date than having to deal with the aftermath alone. So instead of commiserating in silence, here are some fun ways to blow off bad date steam. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824381/fun-ways-to-deal-with-dating-disasters Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:18:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814332/a-dating-guide-for-the-newly-single-1 Did you just get out of a relationship and find yourself single again? Has the dating scene changed since you were last out there? Are you out of practice in meeting new people to date? http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814332/a-dating-guide-for-the-newly-single-1 Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Tonja Evetts Weimer Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:42:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824375/a-single-girls-guide-to-dating "There should be a manual for this." We've all said it. Whether you're newly single, you've been playing the dating game for years, or you're ready to pass go and collect your $200, dating can be rough. Learn to embrace your singleness and find ways to celebrate life as only a single girl can. This handy girl's guide to dating will help you get through tough times as a single gal, meet men in the right places, muster up the courage to ask him out and much more! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/824375/a-single-girls-guide-to-dating Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Catherine Conelly Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822945/dating-behaviour-to-ditch-now Making mistakes in the love department is something we all have experience with. But with age, comes maturity. For some people, it’s hard to ditch dating habits you’ve held on to for nearly a decade, but here are four habits to try and break as you get older. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822945/dating-behaviour-to-ditch-now Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Dos & Don'ts Jessica Padykula Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:27:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822953/how-to-balance-girl-time-date-time-and-you-time Being a foxy single gal has beaucoup perks , but it can be difficult to juggle dates, nights out with friends, and your demanding job — and still take time for yourself. True "balance" probably doesn't exist for anyone , but you can get darn close by using a few tricks to ensure your personal "pie"  of hot dates, girls' nights, and you time is always cut into thirds. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822953/how-to-balance-girl-time-date-time-and-you-time Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jamie Beckman Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:47:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822179/20-ways-to-enjoy-valentines-day-alone If you don't have a date for Valentine's Day, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy yourself. Not in the mood to hang out with single friends or go to a party? That's okay. Here are 20 ways you can enjoy Valentine's Day alone. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/822179/20-ways-to-enjoy-valentines-day-alone Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Kori Ellis Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:02:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821671/how-to-get-back-in-the-dating-game So you’re ready to start testing the waters of the dating pool after spending some solo time post-relationship. Welcome back! But jumping back into the dating game can be tricky if you’re not careful. To avoid getting hurt right out of the gate, follow our rules of the rebound. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/821671/how-to-get-back-in-the-dating-game Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Jessica Padykula Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817556/50-Ways-to-enjoy-being-single Breakups are hard on everybody -- but after the initial pain and sorrow passes, you'll find that flying solo isn't that bad. In fact, it can be downright fun. Check out these fabulous ways to enjoy being single. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817556/50-Ways-to-enjoy-being-single Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Kori Ellis Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820218/4-Ways-to-find-peace-with-your-single-status Divorce and breakups can be brutal. When you find yourself without a significant other, it can be difficult to accept you are single again. Learn to cope, be happy and find peace with your single status. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/820218/4-Ways-to-find-peace-with-your-single-status Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Kori Ellis Thu, 21 Oct 2010 04:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/818488/5-Things-to-do-on-Saturday-night-other-than-sulk-about-being-single Boyfriend-less on a Saturday night? So what? You can do plenty of things solo or with a BFF. And they don’t include sulking about being single, swapping stories about who has the most terrible ex or why girl-on-girl action might be your best alternative. Instead, embrace your single-girl Saturday nights with these fun and fresh ideas. Before you know it, those nights will be booked by some new guy -- so enjoy it while it lasts. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/818488/5-Things-to-do-on-Saturday-night-other-than-sulk-about-being-single Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Tristan Coopersmith Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/818496/Top-tips-for-being-successfully-single Being sans beau isn't always easy. Watching paired-up pals happy in love while you're alone can get tough. Being single isn't all bad, though -- and hey, it's better than being with the wrong guy. Here's a list of great tips to help you make the most of your single life. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/818496/Top-tips-for-being-successfully-single Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815462/single-fun-booty-calls-and-friends-with-benefits-1 Single women are entitled to just as much fun as men are. Believe it or not, relationships that are strictly sexual can work. And no, you aren't a slut if you pick up the phone at 3:00 a.m. to make plans with your booty call. You're single — enjoy it! http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/815462/single-fun-booty-calls-and-friends-with-benefits-1 Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Kori Ellis Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/815531/what-about-the-single-life-are-married-women-missing-1 When my girlfriends and I just got together for a girls night, one of whom just started seeing a new guy. I couldn't help but feel nostalgic of my single gal life, as I helped her plan her flirting over text message just hoping for a date invitation. Don’t get me wrong, marriage is awesome and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. But sometimes, even the most happily married ladies miss certain things about flying solo. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-plus/articles/815531/what-about-the-single-life-are-married-women-missing-1 SheKnows Plus SheKnows Syndication Program Love Articles SheKnows Editors Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814218/dating-habits-to-quit-after-30-1 Just like our wardrobes, our dating habits need an update now and then. This especially goes for women still wearing 2002's approach to finding Mr. Right. Here’s how to discard some of the more drab or defeating dating habits that might be keeping you in a rut and away from romance. Here are 11 you should ditch after 30. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/814218/dating-habits-to-quit-after-30-1 Love & Sex Marriage & Relationships Dating Lauren Fritsky