‘Single in the Suburbs’
By Sara Susannah Katz
Sara Susannah Katz is a divorced mother of two living in the Midwest. Read each installment of her dating diary below as she searches for love, online and off.
Her novel, Wife Living Dangerously, is now available.
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Her novel, Wife Living Dangerously, is now available.
Single in the suburbs part 61
Our columnist, a single mom in the Midwest, gets ready for her next date with Mr. Mixed Signals.
Our columnist, a single mom in the Midwest, gets ready for her next date with Mr. Mixed Signals.
Single in the suburbs part 62
Our writer makes a last-minute call to Chris before their date. Will he take it the wrong way?
Our writer makes a last-minute call to Chris before their date. Will he take it the wrong way?
Single in the suburbs part 63
Our writer is worried about how her date with hot new guy Chris will go…here’s what happens.
Our writer is worried about how her date with hot new guy Chris will go…here’s what happens.
Single in the suburbs part 64
“Why don’t we go back to my place”: That’s what our writer’s cute date has just said. Now what?
“Why don’t we go back to my place”: That’s what our writer’s cute date has just said. Now what?
Single in the suburbs part 65
Our writer finally hears what Chris really thinks of her—and their relationship’s potential.
Our writer finally hears what Chris really thinks of her—and their relationship’s potential.
Single in the suburbs part 66
Our writer tries bouncing back from Chris’s rejection—find out how it goes.
Our writer tries bouncing back from Chris’s rejection—find out how it goes.
Single in the suburbs, part 67
Our writer learns something shocking about her ex-husband’s love life—find out the scoop here.
Our writer learns something shocking about her ex-husband’s love life—find out the scoop here.
Single in the suburbs part 68
Our writer’s son says something very awkward in front of his dad—what will the reaction be?
Our writer’s son says something very awkward in front of his dad—what will the reaction be?
Single in the suburbs part 69
Our writer received some scary news while at the doctor’s—now, she waits for test results.
Our writer received some scary news while at the doctor’s—now, she waits for test results.
Single in the suburbs part 70
Our columnist underwent a scary medical test. Now she waits to hear the results—and worries.
Our columnist underwent a scary medical test. Now she waits to hear the results—and worries.
Single in the suburbs part 71
Our writer is headed toward surgery with a potentially serious diagnosis. But who’s emailing her?
Our writer is headed toward surgery with a potentially serious diagnosis. But who’s emailing her?
Single in the suburbs part 72
Our writer has learned that she needs surgery. But now, she has to help a guy with online dating.
Our writer has learned that she needs surgery. But now, she has to help a guy with online dating.
Single in the suburbs part 73
Our columnist is heading into the hospital—how will her surgery go?
Our columnist is heading into the hospital—how will her surgery go?
Single in the suburbs part 74
Our writer is recuperating from surgery—and tackling a decidedly odd project.
Our writer is recuperating from surgery—and tackling a decidedly odd project.
Single in the suburbs part 75
Our columnist has a very unusual proposition to consider…
Our columnist has a very unusual proposition to consider…
Single in the suburbs part 76
Our columnist is helping a local VIP post an online profile—will she regret it?
Our columnist is helping a local VIP post an online profile—will she regret it?
Single in the suburbs part 77
Our writer is ready to put an offer on yet another house. But what’s so urgent about Steve’s call?
Our writer is ready to put an offer on yet another house. But what’s so urgent about Steve’s call?
Single in the suburbs part 78
Steve has dragged our columnist back into his office for yet another online-dating consultation.
Steve has dragged our columnist back into his office for yet another online-dating consultation.
Single in the suburbs part 79
After a disastrous consultation with Steve, our columnist’s phone rings. Who could it be?
After a disastrous consultation with Steve, our columnist’s phone rings. Who could it be?
Single in the suburbs part 80
Just when our columnist has put aside time for the new house, Steve shows up again. What next?
Just when our columnist has put aside time for the new house, Steve shows up again. What next?
Single in the suburbs part 81
Our columnist rejected Steve’s advances and gearing up to sell her house. But will Steve back off?
Our columnist rejected Steve’s advances and gearing up to sell her house. But will Steve back off?
Single in the suburbs part 82
It’s time for our columnist to sell her home. Can she get it ready to go just one week? Read on…
It’s time for our columnist to sell her home. Can she get it ready to go just one week? Read on…
Single in the suburbs part 83
Sara’s plans to focus on her house went out the window when a barrage of work emails arrived.
Sara’s plans to focus on her house went out the window when a barrage of work emails arrived.
Single in the suburbs part 84
Steve’s flooded our columnist’s work inbox at the last minute. Can she overcome his revenge tactics?
Steve’s flooded our columnist’s work inbox at the last minute. Can she overcome his revenge tactics?
Single in the suburbs part 85
Our columnist fears for her job and Steve hasn’t given her a moment’s peace. Why is he calling now?
Our columnist fears for her job and Steve hasn’t given her a moment’s peace. Why is he calling now?
Single in the suburbs part 86
Our writer’s dreading the interview with Steve’s daughter. Will she hire her?
Our writer’s dreading the interview with Steve’s daughter. Will she hire her?
Single in the suburbs, part 87
Our columnist can’t seem to get away from Steve, but finds herself drawn to a married man…
Our columnist can’t seem to get away from Steve, but finds herself drawn to a married man…
Single in the suburbs part 88
Our writer is confiding in a friend who deals with sexual harassment. Can she catch a break?
Our writer is confiding in a friend who deals with sexual harassment. Can she catch a break?
Single in the suburbs part 89
Our columnist has sold her house, but now her ex-husband Craig is calling…what’s going on?
Our columnist has sold her house, but now her ex-husband Craig is calling…what’s going on?
Single in the suburbs part 90
Steve’s gone, the house sold and our writer’s ready to start her new life. But what about Burt?
Steve’s gone, the house sold and our writer’s ready to start her new life. But what about Burt?
Single in the suburbs part 91
All was calm in our writer’s world when a phone call threatened to change everything…
All was calm in our writer’s world when a phone call threatened to change everything…
Single in the suburbs part 92
With the sale of her home up in the air, our writer reached out for help. Will the sale go through?
With the sale of her home up in the air, our writer reached out for help. Will the sale go through?
Single in the suburbs part 93
Our writer’s stress has reached epic proportions; would a distraction named Burt help—or hurt?
Our writer’s stress has reached epic proportions; would a distraction named Burt help—or hurt?
Single in the suburbs part 94
After an encounter with Burt and his wife, our columnist is rattled. Will her home sale go through?
After an encounter with Burt and his wife, our columnist is rattled. Will her home sale go through?
Single in the suburbs part 95
A skittish buyer, a flirting co-worker…our writer’s been busy. When will things calm down?
A skittish buyer, a flirting co-worker…our writer’s been busy. When will things calm down?
Single in the suburbs part 96
Sara has her home life under control. But why is she jealous of her ex-husband’s online flirtations?
Sara has her home life under control. But why is she jealous of her ex-husband’s online flirtations?
Single in the suburbs part 97
Our writer’s flirtations with Burt have taken a dismal turn; will she give him the cold shoulder?
Our writer’s flirtations with Burt have taken a dismal turn; will she give him the cold shoulder?
Single in the suburbs part 98
Sara’s lost interest in Burt, her would-be office lothario. But what about Craig, her ex?
Sara’s lost interest in Burt, her would-be office lothario. But what about Craig, her ex?
Single in the suburbs part 99
Having rejected two men at work, our writer’s feeling threatened. How will she handle it?
Having rejected two men at work, our writer’s feeling threatened. How will she handle it?
Single in the suburbs part 100
Finally, our columnist is back on the online-dating scene! Will she find her match?
Finally, our columnist is back on the online-dating scene! Will she find her match?
Single in the suburbs part 101
Our writer has started browsing younger men online. Can she find one willing to date up a decade?
Our writer has started browsing younger men online. Can she find one willing to date up a decade?
Single in the suburbs part 102
Our columnist’s search for love was halted by the death of the family pet. How will she handle it?
Our columnist’s search for love was halted by the death of the family pet. How will she handle it?
Single in the suburbs part 103
Oh, the irony! Sara’s in the hot seat for online dating—after helping her bosses. Can she recover?
Oh, the irony! Sara’s in the hot seat for online dating—after helping her bosses. Can she recover?
Single in the suburbs part 104
Our writer’s facing a new regime and deeper scrutiny than ever at work…for online dating. Now what?
Our writer’s facing a new regime and deeper scrutiny than ever at work…for online dating. Now what?
Single in the suburbs part 105
Could Sara have found her perfect match in Mr. HR Guy—or at least a sympathetic ear?
Could Sara have found her perfect match in Mr. HR Guy—or at least a sympathetic ear?
Single in the suburbs part 106
An online suitor is on Sara’s side, but only she can face the consequences of her actions at work.
An online suitor is on Sara’s side, but only she can face the consequences of her actions at work.
Single in the suburbs part 107
Our writer’s job is in jeopardy and the two people she rejected are the culprits. Will she prevail?
Our writer’s job is in jeopardy and the two people she rejected are the culprits. Will she prevail?
Single in the suburbs part 108
Our writer’s foray into the singles-bar scene wasn’t good. Is it time to meet Loves To Cook instead?
Our writer’s foray into the singles-bar scene wasn’t good. Is it time to meet Loves To Cook instead?
Single in the suburbs part 109
After turning down a long-distance date, Sara’s turned her attention to her new home and neighbors.
After turning down a long-distance date, Sara’s turned her attention to her new home and neighbors.
Single in the suburbs part 110
Monday looms on the horizon and Sara is distracting herself from the investigation…but not for long!
Monday looms on the horizon and Sara is distracting herself from the investigation…but not for long!
Single in the suburbs part 111
Our writer’s learned some interesting information at work. Will it help—or hinder—her case?
Our writer’s learned some interesting information at work. Will it help—or hinder—her case?
Single in the suburbs part 112
Sara has startling information with which to confront her accusers—and what about Loves To Cook?
Sara has startling information with which to confront her accusers—and what about Loves To Cook?
Single in the suburbs part 113
Loves To Cook has charmed his way into Sara’s heart through a brief video chat. But what about work?
Loves To Cook has charmed his way into Sara’s heart through a brief video chat. But what about work?
Single in the suburbs part 114
Sara’s skipping up the chain of command to air her workplace grievances. Will it work—or backfire?
Sara’s skipping up the chain of command to air her workplace grievances. Will it work—or backfire?
Single in the suburbs part 115
Our writer has gotten some closure with her work issues and is now eager to share the good news.
Our writer has gotten some closure with her work issues and is now eager to share the good news.
Single in the suburbs part 116
The investigation is over and a weekend spent waiting for the outcome is finally over for Sara.
The investigation is over and a weekend spent waiting for the outcome is finally over for Sara.
Single in the suburbs part 117
High on her work triumph, our writer’s catching the eye of men again.
High on her work triumph, our writer’s catching the eye of men again.
Single in the suburbs part 118
Our writer’s moving on with her life; will Ethan, the Craigslist handyman, be a part of it?
Our writer’s moving on with her life; will Ethan, the Craigslist handyman, be a part of it?
Single in the suburbs part 119
Our writer’s life is on the upswing at home and at work. But who called her on Friday night?
Our writer’s life is on the upswing at home and at work. But who called her on Friday night?
Single in the suburbs part 120
Sara’s weekend getaway just turned into a kiss-and-tell session about her ex, Craig.
Sara’s weekend getaway just turned into a kiss-and-tell session about her ex, Craig.
Single in the suburbs part 121
After a weekend of hearing gossip about Craig, our writer’s back home and reconnecting with Ethan.
After a weekend of hearing gossip about Craig, our writer’s back home and reconnecting with Ethan.
Single in the suburbs part 122
Sara and Ethan are eager to see each other just a few days after they first met. Are sparks flying?
Sara and Ethan are eager to see each other just a few days after they first met. Are sparks flying?
Single in the suburbs part 123
Sara’s getting unwanted attention from Craig while growing closer to Ethan. But who’s Jessica?
Sara’s getting unwanted attention from Craig while growing closer to Ethan. But who’s Jessica?
Single in the suburbs part 124
Ethan’s just mentioned his girlfriend to our writer. Was Sara misreading his signals all along?
Ethan’s just mentioned his girlfriend to our writer. Was Sara misreading his signals all along?
Single in the suburbs part 125
Sara and Ethan are baring their souls and unburdening their baggage together. But is it too much?
Sara and Ethan are baring their souls and unburdening their baggage together. But is it too much?
Single in the suburbs part 126
Sara’s kiss with Ethan is cut short by a call from her son. How will they all react at this meeting?
Sara’s kiss with Ethan is cut short by a call from her son. How will they all react at this meeting?
Single in the suburbs part 127
Our writer has survived an unexpected run-in with her son, her ex, Craig and Ethan… successfully!
Our writer has survived an unexpected run-in with her son, her ex, Craig and Ethan… successfully!
Single in the suburbs part 128
Our writer is moving steadily forward in her new relationship with Ethan. Has she met her match?
Our writer is moving steadily forward in her new relationship with Ethan. Has she met her match?
Single in the suburbs part 129
Fresh from the therapist’s office, Sara is being waved down by a distraught-looking Craig.
Fresh from the therapist’s office, Sara is being waved down by a distraught-looking Craig.