dating

I’ve Been Single For Seven Years And I Can't Figure Out Why

I’m trying to figure out why I’ve been alone this long, because I’m kind of sick of it. (And everyone at xoJane is sick of hearing about it.)
Marci in
Relationships, dating, single ladies, okcupid, men, divorce, weight, depression, rape, clubbed thumbs, age, sexuality, health

Mar 7, 2013 at 2:00pm | 586 comments

older men

Should I Date This Guy Who's 18 Years Older Than Me -- With Kids?

Has anyone dated a man old enough to be your young dad?
Olga in
Relationships, older men, dating, help me, age

May 10, 2013 at 12:00pm | 315 comments

age

OH CRAP YOU GUYS, I Think I Might Be a “Woman Child”

Or else I'm just a huge weirdo. OH, NO, WHAT IF I'M BOTH?
Lesley in
Issues, age, having fun, weddings, kids, feminism, cosmic dolphin puzzle

Sep 13, 2012 at 2:00pm | 250 comments

motherhood

What It's LIke Becoming A Mom At 43

Becoming a parent is mind-blowing for everyone, but I think it's harder when you're older because, as the British woman says in her article, you've become extremely set in your ways.
Deatra Haime Anderson in
Family Drama, motherhood, parenting, age

Mar 29, 2013 at 4:00pm | 173 comments

age

My Friends Are Having Babies And I Dress Like A Giant Six Year Old

Where was I when everybody decided to get their shit together? Probably drinking margaritas at a dog wedding.
Bridget in
Clothes, age, aging, babies, friendship

Jan 10, 2013 at 2:30pm | 168 comments

age

Forty is NOT the New Twenty (Thank God)

I had 20 to myself, twenty years ago. I am content now to celebrate 40 and admire 20 on another generation of women.
Sarah Innis in
Relationships, age, aging, turning 40

Jun 5, 2012 at 3:07pm | 92 comments

age

I'm Turning 35; What Does Adulthood Even MEAN Anymore?

35 is totally an adult. And it's awesome.
Marianne in
Healthy, age, 30s, I love being a grown up, being an adult, adulthood, defining our terms, class war, birthdays

Aug 27, 2012 at 2:00pm | 86 comments

age

Dispatches from the MOM SET: We Are Too Old To Wear Whaaaat?

This is where I get cranky and start yelling "Get The Hell Off My Lawn."
Eve in
Clothes, age, ageism, aging, clothes, mom set, old bitch is old

Sep 7, 2011 at 5:16pm | 0 comments

age

Today I'm 22: A Few Thoughts

I'm not an expert. Like I said, I'm only 22. But I've learned a few things so far.
Hannah in
Relationships, age, birthdays, growing up, personal growth

Sep 30, 2011 at 1:00pm | 0 comments