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Single Experiences Archive
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Fish Out of Water
Posted on November 29, 2012 | 4 CommentsI'm terrified of this new dating scene because everyone is filled with experience and knowledge that I lack. -
Three Things
Posted on November 28, 2012 | 4 CommentsWe have two children together, ages 4 and 7, and they spend most of their time with me. Except for when I was attending the singles ward. -
Single Experiences: From Bad to Worse to Epiphany
Posted on November 11, 2012 | 8 CommentsHis name tag said “Ask me about: TAYLOR GUITARS”. Mine said “Ask me about: THE BAND SPOON”, which no one did. Everyone in attendance was wearing an identical preprinted, personalized name tag, the plethora of CAPITALIZED WORDS meant to help us jump start conversation, conversations […] -
Single Experiences: I, Me, Who is That? Identity and Emancipation as a Single Mormon
Posted on November 9, 2012 | 6 CommentsOccasionally older married folks attempt to throw lifesavers, but their attempts at rescue simply don't work, because the reality is, we are not drowning. We are not invalids. You think we are crazy, desperate, unhappy people. You are wrong. -
Single Experiences: A Little House Just For Me
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 8 CommentsWe've all heard of stories where the husband is asked whether or not the wife could hold a calling or would be interested in doing xyz. -
Single Experiences: Cost-Benefit Analysis from a Single Gay Mormon
Posted on October 21, 2012 | 6 CommentsOf course, there is a third way, which is to stay single and celibate forever. Here again, I'm fulfilling my need to stay in the lines drawn by the church, because this is the church-approved model for gay people right now. -
Single Experiences: I Just Want to Date Myself
Posted on October 13, 2012 | 5 Comments[Note: This is one of a series of posts about being single in the Mormon church. Here’s a link to the guest post invitation Here’s a link to the archive for this series.] You know how some people – adults, parents, mostly – […] -
Single Experiences: More Welcome as Half
Posted on October 12, 2012 | 1 CommentMy husband was upset but understood. When his affair came to light later on, I was thankful that I stood my ground. -
Single Experiences: We Can Do Better
Posted on October 8, 2012 | 17 CommentsIn a culture where women are given the most power in roles defined by who they are attached to, mother and wife, single women are virtually powerless.