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 […]
Although some people don’t have kids because they hate them, being childfree doesn’t automatically mean you’re anti-child. If you love kids but don’t want any, you’re not alone. And if you’re tired of hearing “But you love kids! How could you not want to have them?” you’re in the right place. So what’s wrong with […]
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 […]
One of the greatest challenges childfree women and couples face is the feeling of isolation. While it’s true that the internet has helped us connect to other like-minded individuals, that support network could use some bolstering. If you’re looking for information or validation regarding the childfree lifestyle, you’re in luck. I’ve compiled a short list […]
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 […]
One of the most common remarks on the childfree lifestyle is that it’s selfish. How is it selfish to not have a child one doesn’t want or can’t afford? Search me. Though we’ve tackled that question in the past, today I’m asking: Is it selfish to have kids? It’s certainly true that some parents have […]