Well…. You made it through Thanksgiving and Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, and whatever you celebrate is here. Depending on how "freshly" single you are, it can be a time of celebration or melancholy. Being around family may feel overwhelming. You may feel you need to spend some time on your own to re...

Since my family lives in Europe, I got used to celebrating Thanksgiving with my former in-laws. We'd drive down to Delaware for a few days, where we would cook together, go antiquing, play Pinochle (boys against girls), and other card games to our heart's content. When I found myself single again, m...