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On Being Single

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From the Matchfinder archive. References to site features and some advice may reflect an earlier version of the service. Read our current safety guidance.

Singledom: we've all been there, no matter whether it was for a few weeks or a few years. This collection of articles deals with the issues you may face while you're single.

How do you cheer yourself up if you're having a 'lonely' day? How do you deal with friends trying to set you up? What are the positive things about being single?

You'll find the answers to all these questions - and much more - in this section so please have a browse!

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