Singleness

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Girl lying flat on table - crossing the line of singleness

Singleness: The Line I Can't Seem to Cross

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What is the purpose of a line? It is used to separate things into two categories. From where I’m standing, the people on the other side of the line are either attached or married. And here I am, on my side of the line, waiting to cross it.
Girl looking out window - why won't god give me a boyfriend

Why Won’t God Give Me a Boyfriend?

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I have a confession to make: I turn 25 this year, and I have never been in a relationship. It’s not just because I haven’t met the right person; it’s also because no one has ever pursued me before.
Letter with pen - confessions of a single guy

Confessions of a Single Guy

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“When I was a child, I saw adults dating. When I became an adult, I saw children dating.” I laughed when I saw these words on a meme while scrolling through Instagram.
Girl standing alone - when will it be my turn

When Will It Be My Turn?

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You meet him—you know who I’m talking about. He’s the guy you’ve been dreaming of, the one you thought you’d never even talk to . . . and then he asks you on a date, a real date!
Empty chair in waiting room - the waiting room called singleness

The Waiting Room Called “Singleness”

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There’s a raging party that is sweeping across the world. It’s exciting. It’s trendy. It has confetti and sparkly dresses and loud music. It’s desired by many. And it makes for some really swell Instagram photos.
Girl with her face in her hands - Why Am I Still single?

Why Am I Still Single?

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I was sitting in church, listening to our pastor, when my eyes fell on the couple a few rows in front of me. They did something cute—maybe she leaned her head on his shoulder or he kissed her forehead—that caught my attention.
Married Couple - Watching all your friends get married

Watching All Your Friends Get Married

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I go to a lot of weddings. Like, a lot—five this summer, five last summer. I hang out with a lot of couples. And I write a lot about singleness. Go figure, right? My life, humorous to many, typically brings about a lot of questions.
Boy and girl on other sides of the fence - stop waiting when you're single

Singles, Stop Waiting!

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Being single is great. Singleness isn’t a consolation prize, a minor league or a pre-season game. I could go on and on about the benefits of being a single pringle . . . but I won’t. Because let’s be real here, sometimes, it also sucks.
Girl looking down thinking - what singleness can teach you about love

What Singleness Taught Me About Love

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While having lunch with a girl friend one day, we touched on our favorite topic as single girls: relationships. Contrary to what many romantic drama serials and movies portray, the life of a single professional woman (especially if she is a Christian) is far from one of romance and constant social activity.