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Jen A. Miller Consulting

Category: Inner Circle

  • How to Say “Hello”

    How to Say “Hello”

    Best practices for meeting Mr. Right Now  

    PHOTO: Celebration of Women.
    PHOTO: Celebration of Women.

    There I was just a-walkin’ down the street singin’ do-wah diddy… I locked eyes with a cute stranger for a full 45 seconds then continued on my merry way without looking back. A simple “hello” in that situation would’ve sufficed to save myself 24 hours of shoulda coulda woulda. I’m a firm believer in things working out as they should, so there is no real loss here… only a lesson in taking a chance when the opportunity presents itself.

    It’s tough enough to put yourself out there in a social situation. What more when you’re in a public place that isn’t natural for opening up to conversation? As with most things, practice makes perfect. Especially if you aren’t one to strike up a conversation with just anyone, start small.
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  • In It For the Long Haul | A Reflection on a Long-Term Relationship

    In It For the Long Haul | A Reflection on a Long-Term Relationship

    6 lessons in a 6-year long-term relationship from Angelo Ignacio, our first male contributor

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    PHOTO: Angelo Ignacio.

    This year I celebrate six wonderful years with my girlfriend. Leezel and I are now often the longest running couple among our friends, but we continue to learn new things about each other and what it takes to keep building this love fortress that we have invested in over time.

    In reflecting about our relationship thus far, I immediately thought of sharing some of the past years’ biggest learnings. In the advent of sites like BuzzFeed and Thought Catalog, I read some pretty corny articles that have attempted to portray the beauty of relationships. While some of it is true, I find most of them so one-sided; they never talk about the hardships that are absolutely imminent. If there is one thing I’ve learned, it’s that love takes work, not dreams. This woman has been worth every bit of it.

    In the spirit of a young love still eager to learn, here are six important truths I’ve discovered about playing for the long run. They are very real to me and may take a second or even third read to wrap your head around. I’ve come to understand that these ideals are what have elevated Zel and me in the game of hearts. I hope you’ll take something from what has taken me 6 years to find and accept. (more…)

  • Your Single Girl Goals | Summer Edition

    5 Single Girl summer goals to accomplish before the end of the season

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    PHOTO: Pinterest.

    Right before the official start of summer, Jen rounded up some of our favorite things of the season—a list of to-do’s and items to make your summer more festive. This year we’ve emphasized the importance of goals, but if you’re like us and your world has recently been turned upside down (hopefully for the better) you may have lost track of what you set out to do in 2014. At the end of January, we took a look at your Single Girl Goals and shared some themes that resonated throughout your boards. We love to celebrate victories big and small (heck, we love to find the celebration in everything!), so I found another great excuse for you. Read on for challenges you can set for yourself this month, inspired by your 2014 goals, before our season of sun is over… then pat yourself on the back for your tiny wins.

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  • Nominate The Single Diaries to the 100 Best Websites for Women!

    Nominate The Single Diaries to the 100 Best Websites for Women!

    Help us Make the Forbes list of 100 Best Websites for Women 2014

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    Single Girls we’re looking to you to lend us a hand by nominating The Single Diaries for Forbes 5th annual round up of the best websites for women. Each year the publisher curates a list of sites which ‘provide take-away information and tools that directly benefit you. [Sites that] will cultivate your career, inspire change, or maybe just make you think a little differently.‘  To give you a better idea, here’s a look at last year’s list.

    When we launched our site we did so with the mission to advise and inspire young women like ourselves to grow with the challenges we face each day. Though we call it The Single Diaries, we use ‘Single‘ not as a way to define relationship status but as a way to emphasize the importance of having strong and healthy relationships, starting with the one you nourish with yourself. We hope that we’ve been able to deliver content that not only entertains you but also helps you learn something new, motivates you to accomplish your goals, and inspires you to dream bigger.

    If that is the case, we would truly be honored to have your support as we strive to accomplish this big dream of ours. To cast you nomination, simply

    1. Click Here 

    • You can also vote by tweeting @Forbes using #BestSitesForWomen

    2. Include your nominations in the comment section at the end of the article. 

    • Click on the “+Comment Now” link under the title of the article, and sign on by creating an account or simply logging on through one of your social media accounts.
    • “I would like to nominate The Single Diaries (www.toastmeetsjam.com) because…”

    3. Explain why The Single Diaries deserves recognition and its role in your life as an intelligent, ambitious woman.

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    This month marks the 1 year anniversary of The Single Diaries and we couldn’t imagine a better way to top it off than to join this list.  We appreciate all the love and support you’ve shown us the past 12 months and hope to celebrate this accomplishment with you all!

    Superbly Single,

    Jen

  • What I Love About My City | Catherine’s Los Angeles

    What I Love About My City | Catherine’s Los Angeles

    Catherine reveals her top ten in the Los Angeles Westside

    PHOTO: Catherine Abalos
    PHOTO: Catherine Abalos

    Welcome to a special edition of What I Love About My City—a series in which our favorite single girls dish on everything from the best places for a single girls weekend to the secret spots only the locals know about. This time I’m taking over with a twist, bringing you the best of Los Angeles from my perspective.

    If you haven’t heard the news, I’m in transition moving from L.A. back to my hometown in the San Francisco Bay Area. In an ode to my home of nine years (I spent the first four in college), I wanted to share my City of Angels. Los Angeles is made up of over 80 neighborhoods, and mine is part of the beautiful Westside. One of the best things about this major U.S. city is its diversity and space for everyone to create their own version of the city. You can be a struggling actor (literally) or a multi-millionaire and find activities, food, and people that appeal to you; granted, it takes some work. I love that Los Angeles is something different to every single person that lives there. I love how much flack it gets from people who don’t truly understand the hidden nuances. I love how you can drive to a different neighborhood and feel like you’re somewhere new entirely. You never run out of places to explore. Each of those 80 neighborhoods has its own character, and I’m so excited to share some of the best things about the Westside.

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