by Mary B Safrit | Sep 21, 2022 | Relationships and Community, Singleness
My best friend had a baby and I feel abandoned but also thrilled for her and my new little friend. Let’s just say, for the record, that transitions are complex. They can confront us with a weird mix of seemingly competing emotions. It’s challenging to make...
by Mary B Safrit | Sep 14, 2022 | How-to's, Relationships and Community, Singleness
Weddings as a single person can be weird. I know what you’re thinking. Yes, weddings are festive celebrations of love and an opportunity to witness a covenant between two people we (presumably) care about. There’s a lot to love about them. Cake. Pals. Chaotic...
by Mary B Safrit | Sep 7, 2022 | How-to's, Relationships and Community, Singleness
“Gosh, how do we celebrate ourselves without feeling vain? I don’t have a partner who can organize a birthday party or congratulate me on an accomplishment, but doing it for myself feels very… wrong and selfish somehow. Probably some bad thinking in...
by Mary B Safrit | Aug 17, 2022 | Singleness
Finances, Singleness, and Mindset A while ago, I went on Instagram Live to talk to mindset coach Laura Michael about finances, singleness, and mindset. While she is not a financial advisor, Laura has learned a lot in the last few years about financial planning as a...
by Mary B Safrit | Aug 10, 2022 | Singleness, Teaching
Financial Health as a Single Person A wee disclaimer before we get too deep into this conversation. I am not an accountant, financial advisor, economist, or anything that would certify me to tell you what to do with your money. So, I will not be doing that. What I...
by Mary B Safrit | Aug 3, 2022 | Christian Living, Singleness
“Do you think you’ll stay in the city long-term?” It’s a question I get pretty regularly—on first dates, talking to recent acquaintances—ok, basically any time I’m getting to know someone. I’m not sure how ubiquitous the question is for people living in...
