Inspired by stories from single friends far and wide, Ashley Riegle and Annabel Gould created Single for a Reason in January 2011. Single for a Reason (SFAR) is a blog that tells the true dating stories of people from around the world that will make you cringe, laugh, and think “I am single for a reason.” Through Single for a Reason, Ashley and Annabel want to give a voice to the millennial generation as they navigate the world of dating as social norms shift, communication vehicles change and gender roles are blurred. By using humor and the personal stories of their peers, the blog has already struck a chord with many people and has accumulated readers of all ages, sexes and nationalities.
The content on Singleforareason.com is a mix of user-generated dating and relationship stories, media findings and editorial content. The blog features several unique columns, including “Douche of The Week”, comprised of editorial commentary about mainstream figures caught engaging in bad behavior, and “SFAR in China” which features stories from readers in one of the world’s most interesting dating landscapes.
Formally launched in May 2011, Single for a Reason has had more than 200,000 unique page views – and readers in all 50 United States and more than 138 countries around the world.
Single for a Reason is a blog for millennial men and women looking to share their stories and laugh over the hilarity of modern-day romance. We want to make clear that our intentions with this blog are not to bash men or offend anyone of any gender. Eventually, we want to create a version for guys to submit content about their experiences with women, we just decided to start with content that was in closer reach to us as women. We welcome your feedback with open arms and hope you can see the humor in the blog.
Look for us on Twitter (@SingleForReason) and Facebook (Single For a Reason). Stories may be submitted by emailing submit@singleforareason.com. Emails and story submissions to SFAR are always treated with complete anonymity and reviewed carefully before being posted on the site.
Ashley and Annabel officially launched Singleforareason.com in May 2011 and formed Single for a Reason, LLC in September 2011.
About the Creators
The creators of this blog, Annabel and Ashley, are two young women living, working and dating in Manhattan. Based on the endless stories we’ve gathered from friends living and dating in cities around the country (and the world), and our own trials and mishaps, we launched a space to collect stories and inspire some much deserved laughter.
Bios
Annabel Gould is a 24-year-old living and working in New York City. By day, Annabel is a public relations consultant and advises companies on their change management and employee engagement strategies. After moving to New York, Annabel quickly realized that both her own dating experiences and the hilarious stories she heard from others needed to be shared. She co-founded Singleforareason.com January 2011, serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the site and is the Co-President of Single for a Reason, LLC. Annabel is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds a degree in Human and Organizational Development.
Ashley Riegle is a 27-year-old corporate communications consultant in New York City. She is the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Singleforareason.com and the Co-President of Single for a Reason, LLC. A graduate of Wellesley College, she majored in International Relations and was member and special events chair of the Arts and Music Society, Tau Zeta Epsilon. As a young woman, she has lived and dated in suburban Detroit, Washington DC, Boston, NYC, and Shanghai, China. She is committed to telling the stories of the millennial dating experience and seeing the humor in everyday life.
Logo
SFAR logos are designed by our close friend and graphic designer, Echo Mah.
Website: http://www.echomah.com/
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