There were long stretches of my life when my work became my relationship.

From the outside, my life looked full. I had a solid career, close family ties, amazing friendships, and the means to travel and live adventurously. I bought my condo. I worked hard. I made big life moves and figured things out when challenges hit. I had so many pieces of the pie filled in.

Except for that one piece. The relationship piece. It kept overshadowing everything else.

September is the perfect month to get back into the dating scene. And I have decades of personal proof.

Feeling lonely this summer? For years, the 4th of July reminded me I was still single—until everything changed.

A year ago, I took a leap to launch Lisa Ratner Matchmaking & Coaching. Learn about how I got here, what I’ve learned so far, and what’s next.

For all the years I was single, I lived through multiple waves of weddings. Read more about my decades navigating the singles table.

If you’ve ever felt “less than” at work because you're single—especially in an environment where marriage and kids are the norm—I see you. You are not alone. And you are not behind.

This Women’s History Month, I wish I’d had single role models earlier—it might’ve saved me a lot of shame.

Birthdays have a way of making us reflect—not just on the past year, but on where we thought we’d be by now.

Single on V-Day? Been there, done that–every way possible.

In my late 20’s, my parents started sending flowers to my office every Valentine’s Day.

If you’re still waiting for your ‘midnight kiss,’ I want you to know it’s not too late.

Read my best tips and tricks to survive the holidays!