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Last Chance to Win 12 Months of Fresh Flowers!

DearSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:49:09 -0700

Who doesn't love flowers, especially when they are delivered right to your door or desk at work? Since flowers are often gifted by men to women, I thought I'd honor all the single ladies out there and give away 12 months of fresh flowers, valued at $500! One lucky DearSugar reader will receive an arrangement every month for one year on whatever date she wishes — what a great prize to win, especially during National Singles Week!

Regardless of our relationship status, it's comforting to know that we'll always have our friends. So to pay tribute to single women and invaluable friendship, I thought it would be fun to test your big screen friendship knowledge as a way to enter for a chance to win this great giveaway.

Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member, and you must log in before taking the quiz. If you're not already a member, register here for an account. One quiz entry per person, as all repeat quizzes will be ignored. The contest is open to US residents only and ends Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Click here for official rules. Enjoy and good luck!

Dear's Five Favorite Comebacks!

DearSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Yesterday I asked you to give me your best comeback when asked why you're single, and the responses were absolutely hilarious! Thanks for sharing your witty humor with all of us. Some responses stood out to me so check out my five favorite comebacks below. If you have more to add, feel free to post them in the comments section below.

Because your man is already taken. — Bluestar
I already have a dog at home. — Like Those Shoes
Just lucky, I guess. — The Cats Pajamas
Because my girlfriend wouldn't like it. — Sunday Green
I have BOB. — Battery operated boyfriend. — Loose Seal

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For People Who Struggle With Being Single, What Advice Do You Have?

DearSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Life is a learning process, and the things we learn when we’re on our own are the same things we take with us into a relationship. Likewise, the things we come to know about ourselves after we’ve been with someone could have been extremely useful to know back when we were single. You can’t go backward, but wouldn’t it at least be great to share with your past self some of the things you’ve learned in the dating game? Since we can't, we might as well share our advice with the women who can use it right now. So ladies, for those of you settled into relationships and those of you thrilled with your single status, what advice would you give to those women who would rather pass on the single life altogether?

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Dear Poll: Do You and Your Friends Have the Same Taste?

DearSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Going out with friends and meeting new people is one of the best parts of being single. But when your wing woman has the same taste as you, complications are bound to arise. I'm lucky, my single friends and I couldn't have more opposite taste in men, but I've unfortunately witnessed the fallout of two bachelorettes pining over the same guy. Their claws came out and their friendship was never the same. So how do you and your single girlfriends fare in the dating game? Do you tend to have the same taste in men?Source

Dear Poll: Do You and Your Friends Have the Same Taste?

Yes, unfortunately we do have the same taste in men, and it's caused some real problems.

No, thank goodness. We have complete opposite taste.

Sometimes we have the same taste, but we try not to let it get between us.

Other — please share below!

Do Tell: What's Your Best Comeback?

DearSugar — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0700

Thanks to a wonderful suggestion from Looseseal, I'm here to give you all a chance to share your comebacks for the most frustrating question asked when you're single: Why don't you have a boyfriend? Not only does that question put us on the spot, but no answer ever seems good enough when the reality is just that we haven't met the right person yet! So ladies, have at it and tell me how you respond to such questions.

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Do Tell: What Do You Dislike About Being Single?

DearSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0700

It seems like most of you like the freedom aspect of being single most, but that autonomy is often a double-edged sword. Though having the freedom to do whatever you want, whenever you want is liberating, a common gripe I hear about being single is loneliness — having no one to rely on, no one to spend Sunday nights with, and not having that special someone to call just because. The grass is always greener, right? So to you 29 percent that think being single is a total drag, do tell, what is it you dislike most about being unattached?

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Five Single Women to Admire

DearSugar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700

In this media-driven world, I'm always so grateful to find famous women worthy of their accolades. As women, we know that success comes in all sorts of different packages, so in honor of Singles Week, I've picked five unwed women who embody many things I look for in a role model. Regardless of what your relationship status is, these ladies are still inspirational, so check them out! Source

The How-To Lounge: Recouping From a Bad Date

DearSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0700

Though I do know people who love to date, many people dread the dating game. It's like playing the love lottery, except if you lose, you've just sacrificed hours of your life for a bad meal and worse company. And while a great date can lead to a wonderful romance, a terrible date can end with a lot of self-pity and general disappointment. So check out my tips for dealing with the fall out from a bad date when you

Do Tell: What Do You Like About Being Single?

DearSugar — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Even if being single isn't your preference, there have got to be some things you enjoy about not being tied down — like having the freedom to do as you please without checking in with someone and being able to flirt freely, which is a very underrated perk of being single if you ask me. So to you 16 percent that actually enjoy your single life, do tell, what is it that makes it so fun?

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Dear Poll: Do You Like Being Single?

DearSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0700

There was a time when negative connotations surrounded being single, but today with movies like Sex and the City booming at the box office, it's clear that there's a new image of the single woman. A woman who can take on the world, man or not. While it's promising to see that being single is finally being acknowledged as a choice, it's true that we still live in a society that values partnership. The looming pressure of finding a partner can negate the joys of being totally solo. So for those of you who are currently single (or once were!), I want to know how you fare in this complicated world, so tell me, do you truly enjoy being single? Source

Dear Poll: Do You Like Being Single?

I love it! It's so much fun.

I definitely enjoy it, but I'm looking forward to settling down, too.

I think it's a total drag.

Other — please share below!

Five Great Things About Being Single!

DearSugar — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Being single has its ups and downs, but today, in the spirit of kicking off our coverage of National Singles Week, I thought it would fun to embrace our single-hood!
Sometimes you don't miss something until it's gone so make sure you don't forget these five great things about being single. As always, let me know what I've missed! Source