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Single, Female and The Master Year

Single, Female and The Master Year

Are single middle-aged and childless women destined to become lonely old Crones? Why 33 is tough!

Today was a hallmark birthday for me. I turned an age that the numerology folk call the master number. The master number is one where both digits in your age are the same. Such as 11, 22, and for me, 33. It's hard to believe that I am 33. What happened to Sweet 16? I remember that day like it was today. Except my 16th birthday was not the day after a U.S. Election. My mind trips at the thought that I'm now old enough to be the mother of a 16-year-old had I been 16 and pregnant.

30 Things Women Think They Should Know By Age 30
'Like' any of these Facebook confessions?

30 Things Women Think They Should Know By Age 30

Facebook confessions: 30 life lessons every woman should know by 30.

This month, we recruited our ever insightful Facebook regulars to help create a list of things every woman should know by 30. It turns out that 30 is not the new 20. (It doesn't even want to be the new 20.) Instead, 30 is when life really starts getting good. Here's what you should know by your third decade to truly make the most of it.

Greta Gerwig as Lola and Joel Kinnaman as Luke in 'Lola Versus.'
Greta Gerwig as Lola and Joel Kinnaman as Luke in 'Lola Versus.'

'Lola Versus' Review: Don't Ditch Your Friends If You Get Dumped

In 'Lola Versus,' a woman for once gets over a breakup WITHOUT the help of her friends.

We all have that one friend who went through the breakup she cannot stop talking about. If it was three weeks ago, you get it. It's still raw. If it was three months ago, okay. You figure she and her ex were together for awhile. She thought she'd found The One. Of course it still hurts. But after three months, well, it's time for your friend to shut up already, if you even hang out anymore.

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Stop waiting for Prince Charming to rescue you!

7 Reasons You're Not Married Yet

Most single women over 35 who want to be married are stuck in dead-end relationships.

Many outside influences put pressure on women to find a man and settle down. However, many women looking for a spouse find themselves alone and unhappy. But why? You're a great catch. It may in fact be that the way we project ourselves on the outside, doesn't match with our inward desire to be loved and accepted by a man.

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Before you hit the big 3-0, some more habits to give the ole heave-ho.

30 Dating Habits You Need To Lose By Age 30 (Part 2)

#ThingsYouShouldStopDoingInYour30s is trending on Twitter. 30 dating habits to break by age 30.

15 more dating habits to break by the time you hit the big 3-0.

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Before you hit the big 3-0, here's what to give the ole heave-ho.

30 Dating Habits You Need To Lose By Age 30 (Part 1)

#ThingsYouShouldStopDoingInYour30s is trending on Twitter. 30 dating habits to break by age 30.

Being an overgrown child is not sexy. Here are some dating habits to break by the time you turn 30, gathered from our wise staff.

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Maybe his mom will do your laundry, too.

Economy Woes: 3 Reasons To Date A Guy Who Lives With His Parents

Why you should give a Mama's boy a chance.

Max Green, 32, who just moved back home from the West Coast, recently told the New York Post, "I moved back in with my parents in August. I was dissatisfied with my job, was thinking of going back to school, and wanted to be close to my family."

Kelly Clarkson Has Never Been In Love?

Kelly Clarkson Has Never Been In Love?

The singer admits her twenties have been hard... and lonely.

It's hard to believe that it's almost been 10 years since we first saw Kelly Clarkson make her music debut on American Idol. Now, the singer is getting ready to enter her 30s and is on the verge of releasing her fifth studio album, "Stronger." So what is it that makes her feel stronger now? Surviving her twenties.

Ladies, Is Casual Sex What You Need?

Ladies, Is Casual Sex What You Need?

Ethics aside, let's figure out if no-strings sex will give you the release and fulfillment you CRAVE

So you know you're not interested in 'serious'.   Maybe you've recently divorced, or gone through a break up.  Or maybe you're simply focused on other aspects of your life right now. Nonetheless, some part of you is craving sex.  BIG time.  And you're considering having a casual sexual relationship (or two...or five) cause otherwise, you swear you just might go insane.

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Dating Younger Men: Would You?

A divorcing stay-at-home mom of three offers dating tips on how to handle 'Young Man Interest'

Three years ago, when I first started dating after divorce, I felt like I’d arrived on another planet. Not just cause I had no idea how to date again, but because it quickly became apparent that a new ‘phenomena’ had come to town since I’d last visited: Young Men Were Seeking Older Women. And oh yeah - their holsters were full!  Dating, Sex and the Older Woman