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Party for One

In Party for One, Mashable explores single life, from Carly Rae Jepsen’s iconic single anthems, to the beauty of alone time, and the fascinating history behind the single positivity movement.

Illustration of a woman alone on a see-saw, the other end is unoccupied.

9 things to say when someone asks why you're still single

A composite image of characters from movies on a background of broken hearts.

7 horror films that will make you happy you're single

5 things to know if you want to become a single parent by choice

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The history of the single positivity movement goes back further than you think

It's neither new, nor sudden or surprising.

10/23/2020

By Rachel Thompson

The history of the single positivity movement goes back further than you think

15 anthems of self-love to crank up for your original soulmate

🎶 look up in the mirror like DAMN SHE THE ONE 🎶

10/22/2020

By Shannon Connellan

15 anthems of self-love to crank up for your original soulmate

12 single TV characters who'll always have a place in our hearts

Keep your big finale weddings.

10/22/2020

By Proma Khosla

12 single TV characters who'll always have a place in our hearts

Happily never after: Why more romantic comedies need to embrace 'ending up' alone

Happily ever after is overrated.

10/21/2020

By Caitlin Welsh

Happily never after: Why more romantic comedies need to embrace 'ending up' alone

I've become a Boyfriend Girl and I don't know what to do about it

Like the Wife Guy, I am now guilty of being extremely committed online.

10/20/2020

By Jess Joho

I've become a Boyfriend Girl and I don't know what to do about it

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