Approximately 8.4 million homes in the UK are single occupancy - a third of all households.

Far from loneliness, living alone after 50 can bring greater well-being, emotional stability, and habits that support a ...

Is it a his-and-hers world when it comes to marrying, living single, living alone, or living apart from a romantic partner? What about initiating divorce or getting married more than once? We now know ...

“Living alone is a gift,” says comedian Joanne McNally, who made the bold move to buy her own apartment in December 2023. For McNally, the decision was more than just about owning property; it was ...

More older women are choosing to live on their own, and the shift comes with real advantages. Independence allows daily routines to be shaped without compromise, and the freedom often brings comfort, ...

For most of human history, coupling up was not merely a norm; it was a necessity. Before reliable contraception, women could not control their fertility, and most were far too poor to raise children ...

OLD MAID. SPINSTER. CHILDLESS CAT LADY. For literally centuries now, everyone from gossipmongers to vice presidential candidates has slung dismissive sobriquets to describe the single woman experience ...