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Am I a Bitch?

Am I a Bitch?

Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart. It means I live my life MY way.

The true definition of a bitch is when I stand up for myself and my beliefs, they call me a bitch. When I stand up for those I love, they call me a bitch. When I speak my mind, think my own thoughts or do things my own way, they call me a bitch.  Being a bitch means I won't compromise what's in my heart. It means I live my life MY way. It means I won't allow anyone to step on me. When I refuse to tolerate injustice and speak up against it, I am defined as a bitch.

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This Thanksgiving, we share gratitude for our love stages -- whatever they may be.

13 (More) Reasons We're Grateful For Being Single On Thanksgiving

Our awesome interns and bloggers share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving.

This Thanksgiving, we are thankful to be single women. We are thankful for our friends, family, independence and more.

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This Thanksgiving, we share gratitude for our love stages -- whatever they may be.

3 Reasons I'm Grateful For Being Single This Thanksgiving

Blonde Single Blogger explains why she's thankful to be a single gal on this holiday.

This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful to be an independent, single woman. Here is why.

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Do you and your loved one butt heads when it comes to political beliefs?

Do You Love Someone, But Hate Their Politics?

If so, you could become famous. An upcoming docu-drama seeks couples with mixed political beliefs.

Do you love someone who doesn't share your political values? Or perhaps you know an R or a D or an I who is making a life with her opposite number? Purple States is casting red-and-blue couples for a docu-drama that will air in the fall of 2012.

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Why I'm Perfectly Happy Being The Child-Free 'Cool Aunt'

Some women would call me selfish for not wanting kids...and I would whole-heartedly agree with them.

Melanie Notkin (of SavvyAuntie.com) recently wrote a piece in the Huffington Post about her experiences of being a woman without children of her own, but who is an aunt to many. In her article she referenced to the new Sarah Jessica Parker film, I Don't Know How She Does It, and the lead character's junior associate's "child-phobic" ways.

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11 Things Never To Say To A Single Woman

"Let me introduce you to my co-worker's cousin's wife's dentist's son!" "Let me hang up the phone!"

Sometimes I think folks feel obligated to say something to make other people feel better and end up sounding crazy, coming off pretentious, or flat-out offending them. I know they mean well, but doggone, they can say some foolish stuff. I try to take that into consideration whenever I have a conversation about being single.

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100 Best Things About Being Single: Part 5 of 5 [GALLERY]

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week! We celebrate with 100 reasons being single rocks.

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week, and we at YourTango are kicking up our heels and celebrating. Check out our resident "love experts'" 100 favorite things about being single this week! Here's part 5 of 5, the grand finale!

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Match.com Survey Says Only 6% Of Single People Are Unhappy

Plus, studies show that women are much better at being single than men.

Leave it to the experts at Match.com to climb into the brains of singles all over the country and come up with some very interesting facts when it comes to the lovely state of being single. They surveyed 5,000 single Americans to see just how they felt about their non-relationship status, and found that only 6 percent called themselves "unhappy." Refreshing, isn't it?

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100 Best Things About Being Single: Part 4 of 5 [GALLERY]

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week! We celebrate with 100 reasons being single rocks.

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week, and we at YourTango are kicking up our heels and celebrating. Check out our resident "love experts'" 100 favorite things about being single this week! Here's part 4 of 5.

100 Best Things About Being Single: Part 3 of 5 [GALLERY]

100 Best Things About Being Single: Part 3 of 5 [GALLERY]

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week! We celebrate with 100 reasons being single rocks.

It's National Unmarried And Single Americans Week, and we at YourTango are kicking up our heels and celebrating. Check out our resident "love experts'" 100 favorite things about being single this week! Here's part 3 of 5.

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The Juiciest Fourth Of July Single-Gal Burger Recipe

The Juicy Lucca Burger: Serves one hungry independent woman.

Really, this burger recipe is my take on the Juicy Lucy which is what a burger stuffed with cheese is commonly called. I've added a little heat with the inclusion of jalapenos and cayenne into the meat, opted for an English Muffin instead of the usual bun, and topped it off simply with a slice of ripe tomato. So, now it's the Juicy Lucca, although she wasn't allowed to have any because it has onions in it. Obviously, you can adjust this recipe so that it's for as many people as you want, but in true Random Single Gal Recipe style—and considering it's Independence Day—the following is if you're just cooking for one. (Also, as I live in an apartment with no outdoor space, it's also tailored to a stovetop griddle pan.) Happy 4th of July!