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Being Single Getting You Down?

The 10 best things you can do to pick yourself up

By Judy Bolton and Wendy Bolton Floyd Updated: May 22, 2009

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You may be feeling down about being single right now, thinking that you must have a partner beside you to go out and have some fun. But remember, you used to have fun before you ever started dating, so you know you are a fun person.

What's a single person to do?

Here are 10 things that are more fun to do while you're single:

1. Get a makeover.

2. Book your dream vacation.

3. Go shopping, but no excessive shopping.

4. Go to a spa.

5. Do physical activities to get endorphins going.

Do things you have been yearning to try

Do things you have been yearning to try (rock climbing, hiking or skydiving).

6. Treat yourself to junk and comfort foods.

7. Speak with friends and trusted family members about your feelings.

8. Sign up for classes.

9. Challenge yourself to

participate in activities that most perceive as couple activities

participate in activities that most perceive as couple activities, such as going to the movies or dining out.

10. Meet new people, but don't start a new romantic relationship too early. Try online dating or speed dating.

Judy Bolton and Wendy Bolton Floyd are sisters and co-authors of the book "When Did You Know...He Was Not The One?" Wendy, a professional writer, is a graduate of the Fashion Institute Of Technology (FIT) and City University of New York, Queens College. Judy is a Columbia University graduate, with a background in clinical psychotherapy and she has provided counseling for more than 25 years. Her specialty is in family and marital issues. Both sisters have been on numerous television and radio programs including; CBS news, Montel Williams, and Newsday. Their website is whendidyouknow.org

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Report Abuse 1. Posted by Anette Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 6:18 pm PDT

I don' think men really no what they want they get a good woman and do not know what to do with her what is wrong with you guys don't you know the truth from a lie

Report Abuse 2. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 7:10 pm PDT

Being single is not so bad! When you are in a relationship you tend to loose yourself SO when I became single I found myself. I get my nails and do things that I could not do. So ladies is not so bad being single.

Report Abuse 3. Posted by Alvin Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 12:30 pm PDT

You r not finding the right men. Because if they find the women they should know how to treat them. If they need help or u need help I will show how a women can be treated. I love to spoil women, but the men out their treat like crap that they know how to be treated good.

Report Abuse 4. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 1:47 pm PDT

Why do men have to use the word tactile? It sends shudders down my spine and is an immediate turn off for me!

Report Abuse 5. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 12:40 pm PDT

What does tactile mean? I'm 45, newly single again and I love my own place. Ahhh Peace and quiet. Sure it is lonely sometimes at night but I'm up for the future.

Report Abuse 6. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 1:55 pm PDT

"Anette Wed, Sep 12, 2007, 5:03 pm PDT I don' think men really no what they want they get a good woman and do not know what to do with her what is wrong with you guys don't you know the truth from a lie" The problem with us men is that we are just to damn stupid. We get a girl and start being even dumber till either she gets tired of it and dumps us, or we find a girl we like better (hotter, funnier, etc) and dump the girl we're with. Others of us who take things a bit more seriously than the screw-offs try to do things right, but sometimes find it hard to do just the right thing and keep doin' it without pullin' some stupid stunt that makes the girl mad at us. Maybe its time for us to learn a bit more hmm?

Report Abuse 7. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 11:52 am PDT

how about some ways that don't cost money... it bad enough being broke.. broke and single and your telling me there are no decent ways to pick myself up that don't cost money.. thanks

Report Abuse 8. Posted by Kevin Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 12:08 pm PDT

I'm normal, singile, smart, in shape, straight,have a good job, good personality, tried every single organization I can think of. No luck. What should I do? I'm being honest here. Please don't flame me.

Report Abuse 9. Posted by Jennifer Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 1:32 pm PDT

I work all the time and yet I do get lonely. I miss companionship the most, someone to just lay on the couch with and watch a movie. I feel like it is hard to meet quality, single men. I don't like men who are needy though, I feel that they have to have their own identity because I am not losing mine by being with them. There are alot of things that I love about being single but enough already. I do want someone to call me and just ask me "How is your day?" or "Is there anything that you need?" I want that. Not games.

Report Abuse 10. Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor Thu, Sep 3, 2009, 5:57 pm PDT

yea, I'm single I probably made a vow to God that I'll never get married. Well seems to be happening right now. I'm fixing to turn 27 and the average age to get married is like 28. I'm in no rush plus when you are single you don't have to worry about being cheated! I can still do my expensive hobbies that I have the freedom to spend on so no worries about a spouse saying 'honey we needed that money for such and such...' for me women are too predictable you just never know what they are thinking what they want. So my next goal is to get a motorcycle!! I have no girlfriend saying 'honey, is that dangerous? I don't want yo to get that'. well ha too them. Hats off to the singles.

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