As singles, we typically have more time to pursue some of life's adventures than many of our married friends or relatives. Yet, so many of us have fallen into the rut of "work, home, work, home" and we seem to have no time for anything else! With time (and for many of us, money) on our hands, why not consider some of these alternatives to working all the time? 1. … [Read more...]
Stop Waiting on a Date: 5 Activities You Can Do Alone this Spring
Springtime always gives us a sense of new birth and new beginnings in our lives. It’s a time to refresh and start anew. This is why we often do spring cleaning and de-cluttering around this time of year. It’s a time for a brand new start. Singles, springtime is a great time to find things to do which are about “doing you” rather than trying to find someone else. When Mr. … [Read more...]
5 Things You Should Never Say To Singles
Many of our BMWK readers either know someone who is single or are single themselves. Today’s society seems to be more accepting of single adults than in the past where almost everyone was expected to marry at an early age. Although there is acceptance, many coupled individuals are curious about their single friends and family members. If you are married (or in a relationship) … [Read more...]
Retail or Clearance Price: What Kind of Single Are You?
How often do you go grocery shopping? You may be in a rush or cruising the aisles, but take some time one day to notice how the store displays the food items, produce, etc. Some things are priced differently than others, the brand name items are listed next to the store/off-brand copies, and there are the top shelf to reduced-price sections of the store. Now think about how … [Read more...]
The Single Life: How to Survive the Settling Season
by Koereyelle DuBose Just because you're single, doesn't mean you're desperate or willing to settle. Once you're at a certain age (I'd say 25+) there are certain expectations set for you. You're out of college, into your career and single as hell. Meanwhile, every time you log on to Facebook someone is getting married. After so many engagement stories and wedding photos, … [Read more...]
A Party of One; Enjoy Being Single
by Jay Hurt As a relationship strategist, I want to touch on something you won’t hear many relationship experts discuss. Let’s talk about being single. In many of my articles, I talk about self-improvement and self-evaluation which creates “a better you” that builds “a better relationship.” My direction here is quite simple…enjoy being single. I know far too many people … [Read more...]