While there's no denying that singlehood is still stigmatized in our modern world, especially for women, the reality is that romantic partners are no longer a "necessity." Like social scientist Bella ...

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Like a gazillion other little Baby Boomer girls, I grew up singing about how “k-i-s-s-i-n-g” in trees led to love and marriage. I played “wedding” with my Barbies and daydreamed about a future groom ...

Despite expectations, social norms, and lessons women have been taught, oftentimes from a young age, by media, parents, teachers, and partners, about the importance of finding your soulmate, it’s ...