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Chaz Bono ready to date for the first time as a single guyupdated: Fri Jan 06 2012 13:39:00

"I really want to start dancing again," Chaz Bono tells PEOPLE.

Rob Kardashian likes family Christmas traditionsupdated: Wed Dec 21 2011 09:37:00

What does Rob Kardashian want for Christmas? A girlfriend? Not so fast, he says, just time with family will do.

The new normal: Stay-at-home Dads and gay parentsupdated: Wed Nov 30 2011 12:10:00

There was a time when gay parents and single adoptive mothers were unheard of, but the new norm is that almost anything works well as long as there's a dedicated adult and plenty of love

Taylor Swift: I don't want an endless string of boyfriends updated: Wed Oct 19 2011 16:50:00

Serial monogamist? Not Taylor Swift.

People.com: Newly Single Mark Ballas Parties at L.A. Clubupdated: Fri Sep 16 2011 13:50:00

• On the heels of his split with Pia Toscano, Mark Ballas went clubbing at Hyde Lounge in L.A., and an onlooker says he was "having a great time." The Dancing with the Stars pro was chatting with all his friends, telling jokes and cracking up everyone. Ballas stayed until closing time and "kept the party going as long as possible."

People.com: Kristin Cavallari: Newly Single Mark Ballas Is "the One I Wanted' for DWTSupdated: Thu Sep 15 2011 18:09:00

Plus: The former Hills star and her partner talk about what they're looking forward to the most during competition

SI.com: Dustin Long: On his 40th birthday, Jeff Gordon talks racing, family, his futureupdated: Thu Aug 04 2011 12:51:00

Four-year-old Ella Gordon hugs her father and kisses him as he's about to go to work. Before he walks out the door, she has something else for the man she calls "papa.'' As her baby brother, Leo, bounces in his crib and smiles, Ella tells her father to bring home a trophy.

People.com: George Clooney Steps Out for a Stroll in Parisupdated: Wed Jul 27 2011 12:48:00

• Staying under the radar, a newly single George Clooney joined a friend for a walk through Paris on Tuesday. The actor, hardly recognizable in sunglasses, a blue T-shirt and jeans, enjoyed a quiet stroll around the backstreets of the city's trendy St. Germain neighborhood.

People.com: Marc Anthony Jokes: 'They're Saying I'm Single'updated: Mon Jul 18 2011 12:34:00

Jennifer Lopez's estranged husband smiles, dances and playfully flirts with women at his Colombian concert

10 fascinating Facebook facts -- and what they say about usupdated: Fri May 27 2011 06:02:00

A study released this week revealed that 47% of Facebook users have swear words on their pages. A survey last week, meanwhile, showed that undergraduate men who talk about alcohol on Facebook tend to have more friends.

People.com: Holly Madison Is Looking for Her Soul Mateupdated: Thu Mar 31 2011 11:30:00

"I'm always keeping my eyes open for somebody," says the newly single star

People.com: Isaiah Mustafa Declares He's Singleupdated: Tue Mar 08 2011 19:49:00

Kathy Griffin may claim they're dating, but the Old Spice guy says otherwise

People.com: Sophie Monk Calls Off Engagementupdated: Mon Mar 07 2011 16:30:00

She announces on Chelsea Handler's show that it's over between her and Jimmy Esebag

Dating the second time aroundupdated: Fri Feb 11 2011 09:24:00

After more than two decades of marriage, Rhonda Hayes, at 55 with two grown children, didn't expect to be single again.

Sealing your fate with a New Year kiss?updated: Fri Dec 31 2010 16:35:00

Nicole Collins explains why who you kiss at the stroke of midnight can determine your luck in the new year.

Ring in the new year single and happyupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 16:35:00

What? You have no one to kiss at the stroke of midnight Friday?

People.com: Kim Kardashian and Gabriel Aubry Splitupdated: Wed Dec 08 2010 09:09:00

The reality star has already moved on with New Jersey Net Kris Humphries

People.com: Christina Milian Loves Being Singleupdated: Thu Nov 11 2010 13:37:00

Focusing on her daughter now, she says, "I don't just bring anyone into my life"

Chinese look for love on 'Singles Day'updated: Thu Nov 11 2010 06:04:00

Singles Day in China is the celebration -- or mourning -- of being unattached. Started by students in Nanjing in the mid-1990s, the date was selected in observation of its four solitary digits: 11/11.

Ladies, try marketing approach to get a manupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 10:03:00

All singles in search of a whine-fest should roll right on past this train stop -- anyone who gets off at Rachel Greenwald's station will be served a particularly strong shot of truth.

People.com: Taylor Swift: I Love Being Singleupdated: Wed Oct 20 2010 12:55:00

The singer opens up about "extreme joy, extreme pain," and having the last word in her songs

People.com: Kim Kardashian Would Be 'Down for Some Hookups' in New Yorkupdated: Tue Oct 05 2010 17:30:00

The reality star, who's filming a new series in the Big Apple, vows to enjoy the single life

Still single? What's the matter with you?updated: Fri Aug 13 2010 09:43:00

"You're such a beautiful girl! I can't understand why you're still single!"

Hilary Swank: 'I'm inspired by women'updated: Fri May 07 2010 16:50:00

HLN's Joy Behar talks with Hilary Swank and Gloria Steinem about the women's movement and how it inspired Swank's roles.

What 'The Pill' didupdated: Fri May 07 2010 16:50:00

It was 50 years ago that the U.S. FDA approved the birth control pill, an anniversary the agency is celebrating this Sunday, which (coincidentally?) happens to be Mother's Day. Here are a range of opinions CNN.com gathered on the significance of The Pill's introduction, and the cultural ripples it set in motion.

People.com: Newly Single Halle Berry Radiant at Charity Eventupdated: Mon May 03 2010 00:49:00

The actress, who split from Gabriel Aubry, is in high spirits at the EIF/Revlon Run/Walk for Women

People.com: Paris Hilton Back with Former Fiancé?updated: Fri Apr 30 2010 13:49:00

The hotel heiress says of Jason Shaw: "I love him so much"

People.com: Jessica Simpson: I'm Single, But 'Mingling'updated: Wed Apr 28 2010 13:28:00

Simpson prizes her privacy, "but I'm still out there and bring normal," she says

Embracing manlinessupdated: Wed Apr 14 2010 15:24:00

CNN's Carol Costello reports on the new "menaissance," a return to manliness.

Men ditch 'nice guy' style, get more datesupdated: Wed Apr 14 2010 15:24:00

Dean Melcher was the kind of guy who befriended girls easier than boys. He was a tad shy, consistently thoughtful and surrounded by women, but he still couldn't get a girlfriend.

People.com: Jake Gyllenhaal Is 'Okay' with Being Single - for Nowupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 15:30:00

The actor is in an introspective place - and says Heath Ledger's death changed his priorities

People.com: Jennifer Love Hewitt Nervous About Being Single Againupdated: Tue Mar 16 2010 20:28:00

But the Ghost Whisperer star tells PEOPLE the split with Jamie Kennedy left "no anger" and "no enemies"

Dating coach's 8 top tipsupdated: Mon Mar 15 2010 11:03:00

Matchmaker and dating coach Rachel Greenwald is responsible for 750 marriages, and she doesn't believe you will find the love of your life by waiting for him/her to spontaneously appear in line at the grocery store or sit next to you on the subway.

Don't put life on hold waiting for future loveupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 16:45:00

Lots of married people complain they are losing out on opportunities for fun because they are married. But are too many single people planning too much for the future and losing out on living now?

Should you settle for Mr. Right Now?updated: Mon Feb 15 2010 11:18:00

A year ago, writer Lori Gottlieb set off a firestorm -- that's what Meredith Vieira called it on the "Today" show -- with an essay in The Atlantic titled "Marry Him!"

What never to say to a single womanupdated: Mon Feb 01 2010 09:33:00

Allow me to introduce myself. I am a gainfully employed, God-fearing, law-abiding citizen, and I come in peace. I don't bet on baseball, I take excellent care of my gums, I keep my tray table locked and upright from takeoff to landing.

Dear married men: Keep your distanceupdated: Wed Jan 27 2010 09:50:00

My friend posted this message as her Facebook status update: Maybe it's just me, but I am extremely uncomfortable with any married man calling me "just to say hi." Not good! Respect your wife!

China's super-rich look for love onlineupdated: Wed Jan 27 2010 09:43:00

In China it can be hard for millionaires to find love. Just ask Xu Tianli.

SI.com: Will Wagner: Grace emerged from Steroid Era with more than his integrityupdated: Thu Jan 21 2010 11:40:00

Mark McGwire made his choice. So did Alex Rodriguez. And Barry Bonds. And Manny Ramirez. And David Ortiz. And Rafael Palmeiro. And Sammy Sosa. And so on and so on. The list of baseball players who have been linked to performance-enhancing substances seems to stretch on like a tape-measure blast into the summer night.

CNNMoney: More wives outearning their husbandsupdated: Tue Jan 19 2010 15:03:00

The financial balance of power in American marriages is shifting.

CNNMoney: 10 years...no gain in home pricesupdated: Fri Jan 01 2010 18:12:00

Taking into account inflation, home prices are actually lower than they were 10 years ago, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors released Wednesday.

Mourn single life before finding love?updated: Fri Jan 01 2010 11:58:00

I was a little bit unsettled when I read a recent Cary Tennis column on Salon called, "I'm 32 already. Time to get married!" I realized that I could have written the question myself (well, I just want to meet someone great).

Singles group makes history with first 'cougar cruise'updated: Mon Dec 07 2009 19:06:00

It's a trip that would make Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher blush. On Friday, the Carnival cruise ship Elation, sponsored by the world's largest nonprofit singles travel group, will make history by hosting the world's first International Cougar Cruise, and we don't mean the animal.

CNNMoney: Single cougars and cubs set sail on cruise shipupdated: Fri Dec 04 2009 17:25:00

It's a trip that would make Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher blush. On Friday, the Carnival cruise ship Elation, sponsored by the world's largest nonprofit singles travel group, will make history by hosting the world's first International Cougar Cruise, and we don't mean the animal.

People.com: Rosie O'Donnell Does Not Enjoy Being Singleupdated: Tue Nov 24 2009 18:37:00

Two years after partner Kelli Carpenter moved out, she's still adjusting to life on her own

Stop obsessing about finding loveupdated: Tue Nov 24 2009 15:02:00

A lot of the letters I get asking for advice are from people who worry they'll never find love. "I'm 27 and still single!" they wail, or "I'm almost 30 and all my friends are married!" And while it's certainly natural to desire love and companionship and to get a little antsy about finding it, the idea that time is running out or that one should be married or at least in a long-term committed relationship by a certain age is not only wrong, it's potentially damaging.

People.com: BUZZ: Avril Lavigne and Wilmer Valderrama More Than Friends?updated: Fri Nov 20 2009 06:32:00

The newly single singer and the actor get "super cozy" in an L.A. club, says a source

Is Avril dating Wilmer Valderrama?updated: Thu Nov 19 2009 17:48:00

Is newly single Avril Lavigne officially moving on from her ex, Deryck Whibley?

5 things I'd do differently as single do-overupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 16:15:00

In the three months or so since my wedding, I've had a chance to reflect on how my life has changed as a married woman. There are a few subtle differences (extra ring on my left hand, saying the phrase "my husband," cooking with fancy pots and pans), but the truth is, life hasn't changed much.

Avoid being that annoying coupled-up personupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 12:28:00

The two of you are inseparable. You're every romantic comedy cliché come to life. He's the cream in your coffee. The Jim to your Pam -- not that you even remember who they are, because with all the lovemaking, you hardly have time to waste on sitcoms like "The Office."

Here's why you're still single!updated: Sat Oct 24 2009 11:42:00

Depending on your situation, there are a variety of answers to this question, but mostly, finding someone to tongue wrestle with on a regular basis comes down to a combination of luck and timing.

People.com: Karina Smirnoff Savors the Single Lifeupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 10:29:00

The DWTS pro, who recently split with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, denies rumors of a romance with Aaron Carter

Here's why you're still single!updated: Mon Oct 12 2009 23:14:00

I've been writing relationship advice for nearly ten years now and the number-one question I get asked -- by readers and friends alike -- isn't anything filthy or even fun. It is: "How come I can't meet anyone?"

100 coffee dates to find 'The One'updated: Tue Sep 22 2009 11:16:00

One hundred cups of coffee with 100 men.

Professionally dating turns her off romanceupdated: Thu Aug 27 2009 11:31:00

A year ago, my average week was something like a "Sex and The City" episode. Maybe it wasn't that funny, maybe my clothes weren't that fabulous, and maybe there weren't that many hot-yet-problematic men, but there were guys, quite a few of them.

13 signs he's dating a loserupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 11:06:00

I've had a bumpy ride as a single gal and have dated many guys who weren't worth my time. But that doesn't mean a girl can't be a dud, too! Case in point? That tragic and recently cancelled VH1 show "Megan Wants a Millionaire," about a girl who was looking for a rich man to pay the bills.

People.com: Robert Pattinson Claims He's Completely Singleupdated: Wed Aug 19 2009 13:16:00

Despite photos of his canoodling with costar Kristen Stewart, he goes on record as unattached (again)

Does soul-mate-ism prevent us from finding true love?updated: Thu Aug 06 2009 10:32:00

I remember being a little girl and hearing my mother use the term "soul mates."

People.com: Kim Kardashian 'Needs Alone Time,' Says Sisterupdated: Thu Aug 06 2009 07:28:00

The newly single star has been spending time house-hunting, according to her sister Kourtney

Aniston unconcerned with single statusupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 16:15:00

Jennifer Aniston appears resigned to the single life, if an interview in Elle magazine is any indication.

The two kinds of single womenupdated: Tue Jul 28 2009 11:59:00

In January, I left a live-in relationship after three years. The experience was all the sad adjectives you can imagine. But after the sobbing spells and the heavy drinking, the fog lifted -- I was finally single again for the first time since after I graduated college.

People.com: Jon Gosselin: 'I'm Single'updated: Mon Jul 27 2009 12:29:00

The father of eight is on a break from Hailey Glassman and says he and Kate Major are "just friends"

Mourning the death of single-girl friendshipupdated: Mon Jun 15 2009 11:16:00

I'm getting married in a little over two months, and though this is a happy, exciting time in my life, there's a bittersweetness. It started when I moved to New York a year and a half ago to be with my boyfriend.

How do I prepare quick and nutritious meals?updated: Mon Jun 08 2009 15:14:00

I am a single woman who works full time and goes to school part time. How do I prepare nutritious meals when I barely have time to go through an unhealthy drive-thru joint? Any suggestions on what kinds of foods are good for packing in the a.m. and then eating later? I would love to start cooking for myself, but it just seems like such a waste if it's only me that's eating. Thanks!

People.com: Kelly McGillis: Coming Out as a Lesbian Not Easyupdated: Fri May 29 2009 11:42:00

The twice-married star describes accepting her sexuality as "a difficult journey"

How not to be -- or date -- an overlapperupdated: Thu May 07 2009 15:15:00

When I asked an old friend why she hadn't just broken up with her live-in boyfriend instead of beginning a messy affair with a married neighbor, she snapped, "Don't be stupid -- nobody leaves a relationship without having another one in place."

Why some single women just need to shut upupdated: Tue Apr 28 2009 10:37:00

In a recent column on the Huffington Post, "Why I'm Single," writer Lea Lane lists all the reasons that she's still single. Why? So she can send the URL to all the nosy, possibly well-meaning busy-bodies who keep asking her why she isn't in a relationship.

People.com: Ashley Tisdale Easing Back Into Datingupdated: Tue Apr 21 2009 11:40:00

The newly-single actress steps out with "a really hot, good friend" - her video director

SI.com: Ross Tucker: Vikings missing key ingredientupdated: Fri Apr 10 2009 12:48:00

Lost amidst the buzz of the recent Jay Cutler-to-Chicago trade is the lack of an experienced starter at a critical position for the other top contending team in the NFC North. Yes, I am talking about the Minnesota Vikings but no, I am not focusing on the quarterback position like everyone else. The Vikings should be almost as concerned about their center as they are about the guy who will eventually take snaps from him.

Commentary: Peggy Sue and a love so rare and trueupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 09:51:00

After days on end of grim and dreary news, the first weekend of spring is with us, and with its arrival comes, to many people, the yearly promise of new romance and a chance for lasting love.

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