Enjoying Single Life

Why you're not meeting Mr. Right

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 20 May 2011 15:54:00 -0700

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.

How to prepare for a first date

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:24:00 -0700

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.

How to make the first move

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:54:00 -0700

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.

How to deal with dating insecurities

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:30:00 -0800

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.

4 Guys you don't need in your life

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:19:00 -0800

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.

Are your standards too low?

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:23:00 -0800

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.

Fun ways to deal with dating disasters

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:24:00 -0800

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.

Dating tips for the newly single

Tonja Evetts Weimer — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:18:00 -0800

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?

Single girl's guide to dating

Catherine Conelly — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:42:00 -0800

"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!

How to get back in the dating game

Jessica Padykula — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:02:00 -0800

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.

Top tips for being successfully single

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 -0700

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.

Single fun: Booty calls and friends with benefits

Kori Ellis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:54:00 -0700

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!

11 Dating habits you should ditch after 30

Lauren Fritsky — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:21:00 -0700

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.

10 Party ideas for single ladies on Valentine's Day

Rebecca Waldron — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:14:00 -0800

With Valentine's Day just around the corner there definitely has to be something exciting for singles to do other than hide at home away from all the couples. So why not have a single ladies party? Here are 10 great ideas for planning a party with your single lady friends, so you can make it a night you and they won't soon forget!

10 cute, cuddly vibrators you'll fall in lust with

Brie Gatchalian — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:16:00 -0800

You might be intimidated by vibrators -- who would want that big ol' thing sitting on their nightstand? Something more discreet is better. In fact, you'd prefer something so cute, no one would be the wiser! From eggs to bunnies -- even rubber duckies -- we rounded up 10 vibrators so cute and cuddly, you'll want to snuggle up with them post-O. Just wash them off first...