http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978561/solo-living-trumps-shared-space To move in with someone or not, that is the question. While it might seem like everyone you know is living with their significant other, there are a surprising number of people who are choosing not to share space, and we have the scoop on the solo living trend. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/978561/solo-living-trumps-shared-space Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Jessica Padykula 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 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825521/4-great-traits-to-look-for-in-a-guy When you’re searching for Mr. Right, you end up having to weed through a lot of losers before hitting on a worthy guy. To help you steer clear of the duds floating around the dating pool, we offer a list of important traits to spot when you’re searching for The One. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825521/4-great-traits-to-look-for-in-a-guy Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Jessica Padykula Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:20:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825291/3-signs-he-cant-be-trusted You can’t take everyone you meet at face value; even the most innocent-looking guy can have a hidden sneaky streak. So before you give him your heart , here are some big signs that he’s not what he seems -- and shouldn’t be trusted. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/825291/3-signs-he-cant-be-trusted Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips 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 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 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817564/10-Flirting-moves-that-work Flirting is fun and sexy. It boosts your self esteem and makes you feel good. Whether you flirt just for fun, for a relationship or for a one-night stand, try these flirting strategies that work. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/817564/10-Flirting-moves-that-work Love & Sex Single Girls' Guide Dating Tips Kori Ellis 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 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, 24 Aug 2010 05:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/816213/how-to-exorcise-an-ex-1 After a breakup, thoughts and memories of your ex can plague you, and those self-torturing voices in your head can make your poor, bruised heart feel even worse. So what’s a girl to do to rid herself of the ex factor once and for all? Start by properly acknowledging and accepting the breakup, then use these ideas to disentangle yourself from Mr. Wrong so that you can be fully free to explore all that is on your horizon. http://www.sheknows.com/love-and-sex/articles/816213/how-to-exorcise-an-ex-1 Love & Sex Divorce & Breakups Breakups Tristan Coopersmith