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5 Ways For Singles To Embrace Valentine's Day [EXPERT]
Make a list of your significant relationships to feel the love this Valentine's Day!

5 Ways For Singles To Embrace Valentine's Day [EXPERT]

Over 40 and single on Valentine's Day? Celebrate February 14th with grace and ease!

Valentine's Day is coming, like it does every year! A day that leaves some singles singin’ the blues while others go about their day pretending like it doesn’t even exist. It’s a day that some relish and others despise. All in all, Valentine’s Day sets the expectation that your relationship status defines who you are. I would encourage you to be mindful that you are not defined by your relationship status, it's certainly not your identity. As you read this article, I hope to impart a more open and positive way to embrace Valentine’s Day with grace and ease.

history of valentines day chocolate flowers gifts
The history of Valentine's Day, in a nutshell.

Why Chocolate? And Other Valentine's Day Questions

Chocolate, flowers, and cards: Oh my! Why we give these gifts on Valentine's Day.

Ever since we were in pre-kindergarten, Valentine's Day has been marked by cards, flowers, chocolate, and—depending on your luck—that One Special Person. But do you know why Valentine's Day is the way it is? Like 'em or loathe 'em, here we explain the holiday's most popular traditions.

His Good Looks Took Me Bad Places

His Good Looks Took Me Bad Places

When you fall for Mr. Right, he should actually BE right. Looks can be oh so deceiving..

Last November after my second break up in five years, I made the grave mistake of attempting to jump right back into the dating market.  Old habits die hard; I have been perpetually in relationships since the age of 16, and I am now 27.  That's a long timeframe of codependency, embarassing to admit, but I've grown from the acknowledgement of my mistake.  Once I was burned and ditched for his high school flame, I allowed myself to spend a weekend in a self pity party so depressing that I was close to pulling a Joseph Gordon-Levitt in 500 Days of Summe

Aphrodisiacs: Top 5 Foods of Love To Ignite Lust In Your Man!

Aphrodisiacs: Top 5 Foods of Love To Ignite Lust In Your Man!

Provocative peek: 5 must-have foods to put your lover in the mood from Culinary Expert Zoe Rogers

Aphrodisiacs: Top 5 Foods of Love To Ignite Lust In Your Man! By Zoe Rogers Believe it or not, your kitchen dishes up a world of romance, with all the main food groups: Lust, stimulation, potency, virility, seduction and pleasure. Any sensualist’s diet should include these 5 aphrodisiacs on their menu:

How to Hit on a Guy

How to Hit on a Guy

Looking for Love? It's time you made your move...

Guys are sick of doing all the work!  Seriously.  They want you to approach them.  (Well, according to my reasearch 95% of them do anyway.)  The good news is, hitting on a guy is much easier than you think.  Here's how to do it:  

What Is The One Piece Of Advice All Single Women Need?
What Is The One Piece Of Advice All Single Women Need?

What Is The One Piece Of Advice All Single Women Need? [VIDEO]

What every gal should know when it comes to the search for love.

Sometimes when it comes to dating, you wish you had all the answers on how to find the exact kind of relationship you're looking for. Of course, if you did, you'd be the most sought-after expert in the world. But, isn't there just one piece of valuable advice that all single women should be armed with when they're out and about looking for love? The Most Important Qualities To Look For In A Life Partner [VIDEO]

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"Aaaalll byyy myyyseeelf..."

7 Reasons To Spend Valentine's Day Alone On Your Couch

Slip into fuzzy socks and pop that Lean Cuisine into the microwave...ain't no shame in a solo V-Day.

Who says you have to have a date on Valentine's Day with anyone other than YOURSELF? Embrace your singledom to the extreme this V-Day. Here's what you'll need if you plan on getting up close and personal with your couch on February 14th.

Relationship Fail: Save Me From Boredom (And These Cookies!)
Seriously, I can't stop!

Relationship Fail: Save Me From Boredom (And These Cookies!)

Nothing compels a guy to date you more than the opportunity to make you stop eating, right?

A 22-year-old woman in Boston needs your help. She needs to stop eating her favorite cookies, Cool Mint Oreos, and getting a date is the only thing that will make her stop!

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Are you apathetic about Valentine's Day? Here's how to indulge that apathy.

Hate Valentine's Day? 15 Ways To Avoid It This Year

Yes, it's possible to completely avoid Valentine's Day.

If you are a single on Valentine's Day, you basically have two options. You can embrace the day and make it your own. Or you can boycott. We support both options. If you choose the latter, it might not be as hard as you think. Here are 15 easy ways to completely opt out of Valentine's Day this year.

It's More Than Okay To Be Single, Valentine

It's More Than Okay To Be Single, Valentine

'Couples Holidays' can be a drag, but only if you allow them. Choose to look at Single differently!

As the years seem to fly past in record speed, I've begun to notice more and more the increase of holiday emphasis.  Promoting Halloween begins late August/early September, and the minute our clocks stike midnight into November, the shelves have already been slated clean and now full of Thankskgiving and Christmas hoopla.  Just when we think after the New Year has been rung in and we're finally free and clear from the bombardment of annoying toy and jewelry commercials, the world at large starts digging into one of the most gawdy ritual days of them all; Valen