When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

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With my mom's help, I lived in Florence, Italy, at the end of 2023 and early 2024.

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I'm 71 and have always been happily single. I used to feel judged for enjoying time alone, including the holidays, but now I'm proud.

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Bella DePaulo likes to see friends once or twice a week and spend the rest of the time alone.

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I moved to Spain single and started dating locals. Most were still living with their parents and expected to split the dinner bill.

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Jennifer Fernández Solano moved to Valencia, Spain single and looking for love.

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Atlanta is the best city in the US for single people to live, a study found. Here's the top 10.

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Being single in America can cost thousands more a year.

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