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Single doesn’t mean being lonely or alone

  • Written by Elizabeth Brake, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Arizona State University
More and more Americans are choosing to be single.mimagephotography/Shutterstock.com

As the holidays transition to the New Year, singles may face questions from friends and family: “When are you getting serious about dating?

In many families, seasonal festivities draw lines between who’s coupled and who’s not. Romantic partners are...

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