Single and the City - Paperback

by Julita Czernecka (Author)

What does the single life look like and does it have anything in common with what the media show? This question has caused much discussion on the Internet, in TV debates, in the press and on the radio. This book explores the issue of singles in big cities, their lifestyle and reasons for "flying solo". Singles talk about their expectations towards their potential partners and their idea of a great love. They share their thoughts on relationships. They also talk about the importance of having a professional career in their life, their passions, and about the advantages and disadvantages of being single. The book presents the similarities and differences between the singles, and explains why some of them are called "all-or-nothing" while others are called "accustomed" or "romantic".

Author Biography

Julita Czernecka, PhD, works at the Institute of Sociology, University of Lódz in Poland. She is interested in singles, the social conditions of love and building intimate relationships, and also diversity in organizations. Julita Czernecka was a lecturer at the only seminar devoted to singles in Poland, held by the Polish Academy of Sciences and Collegium Civitas. She is an expert on singles and their lifestyle in the Polish media. She is also a consultant of the biggest Polish online dating service - Sympatia.pl.