We Choose The Bear
    We Choose The Bear
    🫒The Den — Stories, Guides & Pep Talks

    Everything they never
    taught us about a life of our own.

    Money, health, pleasure, and living gloriously well — written for women
    who chose the bear.

    F*ck That Guy: A Field Guide to Resilience
    Resilience & Recovery•8 min read

    F*ck That Guy: A Field Guide to Resilience

    Every woman in this club has a That Guy. This article is about the science of what happens next — because "f*ck that guy" isn't just a toast. It's a recovery protocol.

    Aug 15, 2026
    Decorating a Home That's Just for You
    Solo Living & Home•5 min read

    Decorating a Home That's Just for You

    There's a moment every solo woman hits: you realize every object was a negotiation. Now the other negotiator is gone. It's time to design for you.

    Oct 20, 2026
    The solo traveler starter kit
    Travel•7 min read

    The solo traveler starter kit

    Everything you need to know before you pack your bags for your first solo adventure. From safety tips to making friends on the road.

    Aug 15, 2026
    Living Single in a Couples Culture
    Lifestyle & Belonging•8 min read

    Living Single in a Couples Culture

    Navigating weddings, holidays, and dinner parties when the world expects a plus one. How to show up fully as yourself — unapologetically solo.

    Oct 05, 2026
    Who's Your Emergency Contact?
    Practical Planning•8 min read

    Who's Your Emergency Contact?

    It's the question that stops a solo woman's pen in mid-air. But an emergency contact isn't a husband-shaped hole—it's a community-shaped web.

    Oct 25, 2026
    The best cities for single women
    Lifestyle•10 min read

    The best cities for single women

    Where to build a big single life, according to the data. Three studies, three different questions — and the answer depends on which single life you're building.

    Aug 2026
    When No Becomes a Negotiation
    Culture & Belonging•6 min read

    When No Becomes a Negotiation

    You said no, and somehow the conversation didn't end. The difference between attraction and coercion, and why "no" is a complete sentence.

    Dec 1, 2026
    Boysober: The Best Thing You'll Quit This Year
    Culture & Belonging•7 min read

    Boysober: The Best Thing You'll Quit This Year

    The apps turned romance into an unpaid second career. Boysober is handing in your resignation — and the benefits package is unreal.

    Nov 1, 2026
    Why We Choose the Bear
    Culture & Belonging•10 min read

    Why We Choose the Bear

    Peace stopped feeling like a luxury and started feeling like a safety plan. Here's why we made the choice — and why we're not going back.

    Jul 21, 2026
    In Sickness and in Health (Terms May Vary)
    Why We Choose The Bear•6 min read

    In Sickness and in Health (Terms May Vary)

    It's not a joke, a grudge, or a TikTok trend. It's data — and the receipts are from oncology journals.

    Aug 16, 2026
    Choosing a Healthcare Proxy When You're Solo
    Practical Planning•5 min read

    Choosing a Healthcare Proxy When You're Solo

    The fix for the scenario nobody wants to picture takes one form and one honest conversation.

    Nov 5, 2026
    Libido, No Partner Required
    Health, Body & Midlife•7 min read

    Libido, No Partner Required

    Your sexuality is yours. It was never on loan from anyone. Here's what's actually happening in your body — and how to reclaim it on your own terms.

    Jul 21, 2026
    How Much Do I Actually Need to Retire Alone?
    Practical Planning•8 min read

    How Much Do I Actually Need to Retire Alone?

    Retiring alone costs more per person than retiring as a couple, but it's absolutely doable. Here's the math that actually matters for solo women.

    Nov 12, 2026
    How to Book Your First Solo International Trip, Step by Step
    Solo Travel•7 min read

    How to Book Your First Solo International Trip, Step by Step

    Waiting for company was the only hard part. The booking takes an afternoon. Here's the six-step plan every solo first-timer needs.

    Jul 21, 2026
    Money•7 min read

    The financial freedom of 'just me'

    Why managing your own money is the ultimate form of self-care, and how to build wealth without a dual income.

    Sep 20, 2026
    Community•6 min read

    Finding your people after 40

    How to build deep, meaningful friendships in a new chapter of life when everyone else seems 'settled'.

    Sep 02, 2026