We already know that being childfree is the single most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. But what about being single? Isn’t living alone wasteful? Well, unless you’re living in a Tiny House fueled entirely by renewable energy, yes. Living alone is inherently more wasteful than shared living. Why? It’s because we singles tend to […]
So you’ve decided you like being single, but you’d also like to date. How can these two desires possibly co-exist? If you’re worried, don’t be. Dating as a solo woman is easier (and more fun) than you think. If you’re here, you’re probably a happily single woman who wants to start dating. But how do […]
Way too many of these types of lists include things like, “when you’re single, no one is there to judge you when you eat a whole tub of Ben & Jerry’s,” and, “You may cry from loneliness, but at least you know you’re not being cheated on.” So for your reading pleasure, here’s a list […]
The word “spinster” has had a number of different meanings over its long history. Lately, with the rise of solo living and the childfree alternative, it seems to be being redefined once again. What does it mean to be a modern spinster? What Does “Spinster” Mean? Traditionally, a spinster is a never-married woman without biological […]
I’ve written previously about dining solo and cooking for one, but recently I came across an important, related issue I’ve never addressed: the fuss. The Drawbacks of Cooking for One In his book Going Solo, Eric Klinenberg recounts the story of a single-by-choice woman named Ella. One of Ella’s greatest challenges in feeling content on […]
Typically when you think of a list of books for single women, you imagine a list of books about how to secure a mate. Of course, at The American Spinster, that’s not going to happen. So instead I’ve created a much-needed list of the top five books to read if you are – or wish […]
Make 2018 the year you love being single. One of the new products I said I’d be releasing in 2018 is my free email challenge: 30 Days to Love Being Single. What is it? This email course is a series of 30 emails (a new one is sent to your inbox each day after signing […]
Tired of reading self-mocking posts about how to best show your single-based, alcohol-drenched misery in the trendiest way? Interested in learning how you can actually enjoy Valentine’s day as a single woman? Read on… 1. Don’t Be S.A.D. I’m still not entirely sure whether “Single’s Awareness Day” is a full joke or only a partial […]
Living alone can be an empowering, exciting time in anyone’s life. If you aren’t loving your solo living situation, or if you’re dreading the day when you’ll move out on your own, this article was written for you. How to Love Living Alone It’s actually pretty simple to transform your outlook on your solo living […]
You’re a forward-thinking woman. You don’t let society’s customs dictate the way you live your life. So why should you worry about dressing up every day? For most of my adult life, I’ve worked in service jobs that required a uniform. Sometimes the uniform was stupid-looking and uncomfortable. Sometimes not. Sometimes it was covered in […]