Comments for Singular Magazine

Comment on Getting Dumped by Doris Day by Andrea Halperin

Andrea Halperin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:10:38 +0000

I am so impressed by your story, Marie, and I admire all you have done. My 16 ½ year old dobie mix passed away in 2010, and in 2011 I rescued two older dobermans (an 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy) who are the sweetest, most affectionate doggies one could ever hope for. The 12 year old in particular truly seems so grateful to have a forever home. I commend you Marie, and I encourage anyone looking for a sweet four legged companion, or looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity, to contact Forte.

Comment on Being Single is the New Black by Donald

Donald — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:34:54 +0000

Great article about this today in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/21/opinion/brooks-the-talent-society.html?_r=2&hp&fb_source=message

Comment on Being Single is the New Black by Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:34:01 +0000

I’ve seen all the media attention too and agree that it’s a step ahead of what life as a single person is really like. But at least, it shows that things are finally changing for us. Who would have thought, even a couple of years ago, that people could actually aspire to be single and be willing to proudly proclaim their status.

Comment on Getting Dumped by Doris Day by Dan

Dan — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:08:26 +0000

Wow, what a HOTTIE! I will read article in a bit, but that photo is awwwwesome!

Comment on Being Single is the New Black by undecided

undecided — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:17:27 +0000

Wow! What a great article! The social bias effects us everyday but is so insidious that we never even notice. This new perspective is both refreshing and liberating!

Comment on Singular Profile: Pax Prentiss by mike savage

mike savage — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:49:48 +0000

Nice if you can afford it. if not go to a aa meeting read the big books
first 168 pages do the steps with another alcoholic that has done them and you may get sober. I did

Comment on The Dramatic Rise of Solo Living by CH

CH — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:26 +0000

What so many people fail to realize is that being in a relationship of any type does not guarantee that you may not live single some day. I’ve been told for years by people to “get a man, get married, have your babies before it’s too late…who will take care of you?” I work in healthcare. Can’t tell you enough stories about people I care for who lose spouses or significant others. And not just to death. I’ve witnessed significant others walk away because they found caring for the loved one as health problems set in to be too stressful. People fail to realize as you age – so does your significant other if you have one. Who’s to say he/she can care for you? I’ve watched doting spouses become angry and withdrawn because he/she has to sacrifice their time/retirement for an ailing wife/husband. I’ve witnessed parents lose their children to death or have children who refuse to help with their care because they are too busy living their own lives. My mother at the age of 64 is proof that you can marry, have kids and not get a fairy tale ending. She works full time, lives alone and is just now enjoying her life. She says her life now beats staying with the man who made it clear after 30+ years of marriage he never really loved her. Living single is not a disease state. Singles may not fit into society’s view of “the norm” but that does not mean our lives are any less important than those trying to achieve the “fairy tale” of having the perfect marriag, children, pretty house on the hill, etc. Let’s start embracing the idea that we should learn to accept people and their choices.

Comment on Singular Profile: Pax Prentiss by Stephan

Stephan — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:12:08 +0000

I’m 53 years old and have been in and out of treatment programs many times in my adult life. These have consisted of inpatient, out patient, relapse prevention and 12 step programs. I used crystal meth and then crack cocaine for a lot of years. I’ve been in and out of “the rooms” many, many times. To tell me that I’ve been unwilling or mentally incapable of giving myself completely to these simple concepts is an insult. Sure the 12 step program works for a lot of people but it also doesn’t work for a lot of people. If I’m not mistaken, the success rate for people attempting the 12 step method is about 10%. Not very high in this persons opinion. A lot of times I’ve attended 12 step meetings and really just wanted to go get a bag of dope afterwards. Who wants to drag up and recollect their drug/alcohol use and abuse for the rest of their lives, not me. There are many non-12 step recovery programs out there and I am not condemning or condoning any of them, I’m just saying that maybe 12 step programs aren’t the only way to quit using drugs and alcohol. I’m not saying 12 step programs don’t work because they obviously do for some people and God bless them, let them continue with their recovery with my prayers for success for them. I’ve known people who haven’t succeded in 12 step programs but have sincerely given their lives to God and are still clean and sober to this day. I also know of people who have just outgrown their addictions. I’m not an addiction expert but I do believe we as a society should continue to explore the issue and offer as many reasonable recovery options as we can. If Pax’s program works for some then it is a successful program.

Comment on Maybe She Didn’t Know It Was a Date by undecided

undecided — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:41:40 +0000

Hmmm.., I agree with Carl, seems like a familiar “dodge” The lady in question was interested in exploring possibilities, didn’t feel any chemistry (at least on her end) and removed the romantic option from the table with the “i’m seeing someone” gambit, thereby leaving the potential suitor with a fig leaf for his ego. And, yes this has happened to me! I think I would prefer an honest “i’m just not feeling it” but I can see where that might be a little difficult, especially after having someone spring for dinner.

Comment on Cocktail Culture at LACMA by Liz

Liz — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:24:24 +0000

Sounds like a great idea. Cocktails and culture. You just can’t go wrong.