<![CDATA[Singles99 - Single, not alone]]>https://www.singles99.comhttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZVae!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6deb1683-a053-4d3d-9c24-d9aad444eac0_500x500.jpegSingles99 - Single, not alonehttps://www.singles99.comSubstackFri, 30 Oct 2026 09:34:53 GMT<![CDATA[A Weekend Connection Plan That Costs Nothing]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/a-weekend-connection-plan-that-costshttps://www.singles99.com/p/a-weekend-connection-plan-that-costsFri, 31 Jul 2026 11:09:09 GMTSome weekends go quiet before they even begin. That is not a failure, and it does not need a dramatic rescue.

A better question is: what would make the next two days feel a little more connected?

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]]><![CDATA[The New Single Life Is Not About Waiting. It Is About Designing Connection.]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/the-new-single-life-is-not-abouthttps://www.singles99.com/p/the-new-single-life-is-not-aboutTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:56:50 GMTThere is an old story about single life: that it is a temporary hallway before the “real” room begins.

But the data tells a more interesting story.

In 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau reported 38.5 million one-person households, making up 29% of all U.S. households. Fifty years earlier, one-person households were only 19% of households. Living alone is no lon…

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]]><![CDATA[Make Home Welcome You Back]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/make-home-welcome-you-backhttps://www.singles99.com/p/make-home-welcome-you-backTue, 28 Jul 2026 10:57:23 GMTBefore you leave tomorrow, do one small thing for the version of you who comes back.

Clear the cup. Put a lamp on a timer. Leave the book where you’ll see it. Set out something easy for dinner. A single home does not have to feel like a place you simply collapse into.
It can feel like someone thoughtful lives there.

And that someone can be you.

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]]><![CDATA[Today’s tiny single-life assignment: text one person before noon.]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/todays-tiny-single-life-assignmenthttps://www.singles99.com/p/todays-tiny-single-life-assignmentMon, 27 Jul 2026 12:53:27 GMTToday’s tiny single-life assignment: text one person before noon.

Not a dramatic paragraph. Not a life update. Just a small honest signal: “Saw this and thought of you,” “Coffee soon?” or “Hope your Monday is kind.”

Connection does not always arrive as a grand romance. Sometimes it arrives as a low-pressure hello that reminds you your life has people in i…

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]]><![CDATA[Table for One Is Having a Moment]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/table-for-one-is-having-a-momenthttps://www.singles99.com/p/table-for-one-is-having-a-momentSat, 25 Jul 2026 07:33:40 GMTFor a long time, eating alone in a restaurant came with a strange little social fear.

Will people think I was stood up?
Will the waiter feel sorry for me?
Will I look lonely sitting there by myself?

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But somet…

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]]><![CDATA[A Better Way to Connect as Singles - We’ve Live to BeMyBrain (BMB)]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/a-better-way-to-connect-as-singleshttps://www.singles99.com/p/a-better-way-to-connect-as-singlesThu, 16 Apr 2026 18:13:25 GMThttps://bemybrain.app/communities/singles

For a long time, we’ve all been part of scattered conversations across different platforms - Substack, WhatsApp groups, social media threads, and occasional meetups.

But let’s be honest: it’s never been easy to truly connect.

You can’t easily find people based on shared interests. Conversations disappear. And meani…

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]]><![CDATA[Singles99 Weekly]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/singles99-weeklyhttps://www.singles99.com/p/singles99-weeklySat, 04 Oct 2025 08:13:57 GMT✨ Launching Singles99: Connections Beyond Dating ✨

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of Singles99 — our global community built for people seeking authentic, meaningful connections.

More than just dating, Singles99 is about finding others who share your values, interests, and outlook on life. Whether you’re looking for friendship, companionshi…

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]]><![CDATA[✨ Launching Singles99 WebApp: Connections Beyond Dating - SignUp Free www.singles99.com ]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/launching-singles99-webapp-connectionshttps://www.singles99.com/p/launching-singles99-webapp-connectionsFri, 03 Oct 2025 16:54:57 GMTSingles99 for 2 billion single people worldwide:

  • Friendships

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  • Travel Groups

  • All members curated

  • Women can set their profiles to be seen only by other women

  • Reported profiles suspended immediately

Join https://singles99.com now for free and invite your friends

Why?

Single people are reduced to dating. But we focus on Single people’s liv…

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]]><![CDATA[Smart Tax Moves for Singles in 2025]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/smart-tax-moves-for-singles-in-2025https://www.singles99.com/p/smart-tax-moves-for-singles-in-2025Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:52:26 GMTIn 2025, being single continues to shape your financial future in more ways than just lifestyle choices. When it comes to taxes, single individuals often carry a higher burden — facing fewer deductions, higher effective tax rates, and less financial cushioning compared to dual-income or family households.

Here's a clear, fact-based look at what’s impacti…

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]]><![CDATA[5 tips for thriving while being single]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/5-tips-for-thriving-while-being-singlehttps://www.singles99.com/p/5-tips-for-thriving-while-being-singleThu, 31 Jul 2025 21:27:16 GMTMany people spend their 20s and 30s figuring out who they are and building a life as an independent adult. At the same time, society often tells them they should be looking for love, settling down and starting a family. These milestones are still widely seen as markers of adulthood and success.

But what does this mean for the growing number of singles in…

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]]><![CDATA[Can Money Truly Buy Happiness? New Study Unravels the Complex Connection]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/can-money-truly-buy-happiness-newhttps://www.singles99.com/p/can-money-truly-buy-happiness-newSun, 27 Jul 2025 12:22:42 GMTA groundbreaking study released this week dives into the age-old question: does money buy happiness? The findings, published on Phys.org, reveal a nuanced relationship between wealth and well-being, challenging the notion that more money always means more joy.Researchers found that money can indeed boost happiness, but only to a point. By covering basic…

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]]><![CDATA[Prepare for solo retirement - more than half of over 65s are living alone]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/prepare-for-solo-retirement-morehttps://www.singles99.com/p/prepare-for-solo-retirement-moreSun, 27 Jul 2025 12:08:33 GMTMore people over 65 are now living alone than ever before, with official figures showing that this group makes up over half of all solo households—up from 45.5% in 2014. Women, who tend to live longer, make up the majority, but the number of men living solo is rising too. While living alone in retirement is increasingly common and can be fulfilling, it …

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]]><![CDATA[China Is Urging Its Singles to Date, Marry, and Have Kids: A Look at the Country’s Demographic Challenge]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/china-is-urging-its-singles-to-datehttps://www.singles99.com/p/china-is-urging-its-singles-to-dateThu, 24 Jul 2025 14:48:22 GMTChina’s once-booming population is now shrinking, and the government is taking bold steps to convince singles to settle down and have children. We are looking at what’s happening and why it matters.

The Big Picture: Fewer Weddings, Fewer Babies

  • Marriage numbers are at record lows—in 2024, about 6.1 million marriages were registered, a 20% drop from the pr…

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]]><![CDATA[The rise of living solo]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/the-rise-of-living-solohttps://www.singles99.com/p/the-rise-of-living-soloWed, 23 Jul 2025 21:47:05 GMTWhy do we assume single people aren’t happy? Behavioral economist (and lifelong bachelor) Peter McGraw advocates for a world in which single life is just as accepted as marriage, debunking the myth that getting hitched is the only path to fulfillment. From spinsters to cat ladies, he outlines the power in chosen family — and invites you to reconsider wh…

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]]><![CDATA[Quiet relationships are taking shape - check out the new singles trend]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/quiet-relationships-are-taking-shapehttps://www.singles99.com/p/quiet-relationships-are-taking-shapeWed, 23 Jul 2025 07:52:33 GMTWhen someone scrolls through Val’s Instagram page, they can see a recent camping trip she took with friends, a batch of homemade chicken nuggets and a few of her favorite memes.

But what they can’t see: Val, 22, got engaged nine months ago to her boyfriend of two years.

She never made a post about the proposal — and she doesn’t plan to.

Read more https://e…

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]]><![CDATA[2025 Dating Trends: Challenges, Celebrations, and the Rise of Authentic Connections]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/2025-dating-trends-challenges-celebrationshttps://www.singles99.com/p/2025-dating-trends-challenges-celebrationsSun, 09 Mar 2025 20:49:04 GMTAs 2025 unfolds, we are already deep into March, and the dating landscape is evolving with new trends, challenges, and celebrations for singles. This newsletter explores the latest dating trends, the experiences of single parents, celebrity perspectives on singlehood, and an unexpected twist on Valentine's Day.

Dating Trends and Predictions for 2025

Exper…

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]]><![CDATA[Data Deletion]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/data-deletionhttps://www.singles99.com/p/data-deletionFri, 28 Feb 2025 10:40:48 GMTYou can delete your profile and related data in the

Settings > Manage Account

You can also alternatively write to us to delete the account and data to

support@singles99.com

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]]><![CDATA[Privacy]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/singles99-privacyhttps://www.singles99.com/p/singles99-privacyFri, 28 Feb 2025 10:37:47 GMTPrivacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy applies between you, the User of this Website, and Singles99, the owner and provider of this Website. Singles99 takes the privacy of your information very seriously. This Privacy Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us or provided by you in relation to your use of the Website.

This Priva…

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]]><![CDATA[Terms]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/termshttps://www.singles99.com/p/termsFri, 28 Feb 2025 10:28:25 GMTTerms and Conditions of Use

Introduction

These terms and conditions apply between you, the User of this Website and Mobile App (including any sub-domains, unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions), and Flywheel Global SARL-S, the owner and operator of this Website and Mobile App. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as they…

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]]><![CDATA[33% of young people will never marry]]>https://www.singles99.com/p/33-of-young-people-will-never-marryhttps://www.singles99.com/p/33-of-young-people-will-never-marryMon, 13 Jan 2025 21:10:06 GMT

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