I've decided to try to my hand at writing about living single. I know for most of my potential readers it's a transient state like between jobs. For those people, I offer the wisdom of many, many uninterupted years of singularity. For others, like myself, it has become the normal state of existence. Whatever the reason, not everyone forms cute reproducing pairs.
It took a long time, but I am finally coming to terms with the fact that you don't have to ride off into the sunset with Prince Charming to live happily ever after. It's possible to have a joyful, fullfilling life without a partner or house full of progeny. It's possible to be relevant in the lives of people you don't share genes with or even a bed. It's possible to go to the theatre alone - and restaurants and even bars and clubs. It's possible to be one and still be wonderful.
So, please have a seat at my table for wonderful. I'll talk about the hassles of a living single in a bulk buying world, how to cook for one without throwing out enough food for a family, and how to respond to the people who just have to know why you're single.
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