Scared To Travel Alone?   Don’t Be!  Romance And Adventure Could Await You Suzanne, 27, Seattle, Washington. “I was bored out of my mind with dating men who turned out to be jerks and girlfriends who lacked the energy and money to travel. So, I decided to go away on my own to a place I […]

Story Of The Week The Invite Kay was suspicious.  She knew her best friend Ellen was up to her old tricks again, and she wasn’t about to fall for it.  Ellen had been lobbying for Kay to pay attention to her brother Ed since college.  He had always liked her, but Ed was just not […]

SingleScenes by Sarah Smart Q.  One of my closest friends obviously admires my boyfriend, and she has no cool about it.  She flirts with him openly whenever we’re out together.  My boyfriend claims to be oblivious to her behavior, but I believe he knows.  I want to tell her about herself, but I know she’ll […]

The Dating Chronicles The Reason Tony’s mind wandered as he stared out the window of the airplane.  He had waited a long time to settle an old score and he was looking forward to it.  He was on the way to his class reunion after learning Laura would be there.   Twelve years ago, he stood […]

Single Scenarios 12  Things Girls Wish Guys Knew… by Sierra Silverspoon Never quote on a sporadic basis, various statements or comments from others made favorably regarding your qualities. Let us find out for ourselves. We always want to hear what you find special about us. Words are very important to us.  Use good ones…liberally. Never […]

Single Sketches Rrlationship Rules #101 by BS Staff Marcel:  “Don’t give away anything that you want for yourself.” Carmelita:  “Never ask a question that you really don’t want a truthful answer.” AJ:  “Never accept disrespect.  Once respect is lost, it’s the hardest thing to regain.” Maura:  “Don’t accept what you don’t like.  Express it and […]

Coupling; Does It Matter What He/She Makes? by Sierra Silverspoon Studies show that one of the biggest challenges in marital relationships is money.  My mother used to say that “marriage usually begins with love, and ends with money.”  This month, marriages will be taking place all over the country, and money is probably not at […]

6 Ways To Enjoy The Next Party! by M.K. Allison At a party recently, I noticed several women sitting alone waiting for someone to notice them and give purpose to their being there.  Most stared off into space, while others complained loudly that the men in the room were backward because they failed to approach.  […]

Viewpoint “No More Mr. Nice Guy!” by Theo McNee Guys who are too nice usually do finish last.  I ought to know because I used to be one. I asked a group of women who agreed that guys who are too nice just don’t cut the grade, to describe what it is that makes a […]

Socializing: 24 Sure Ways To Be Bad Company by Edward Lamberto Always have a strong negative opinion ready to express unsolicited on whatever subject, name or event that comes up and be adamant about it. Make your envy of others apparent. Be sure to point out the negatives associated with whatever name has been mentioned […]