Do you remember where you were when Brandy and Monica’s 1998 duet “The Boy is Mine” hit the airwaves? I do. My best friend and I were locked in my bedroom making up dance routines and lip syncing to this song. There was a slightly bitter smell in the air because we both DID like the same boy. My mom was in the kitchen, making me my fourth BLT of the day (that was all I ate back then), and I was PROBABLY wearing high-heeled Skechers like these, because for some god-awful reason they were popular back then.

Now, 14 years later, the 90s darlings are back with another single, It All Belongs to Me (shockingly similar name, huh?), and I am sitting at a desk, in glasses, with my third cup of coffee because I can’t wake up without it, and my knee hurts and I don’t know why. Now I’m depressed. Where’s my Prozac. Just watch the video MOMMY NEEDS HER REST.

Psychologists Mike Morrison and Neal Roese recently published their research about the strange and confusing human feeling of regret. They used random dialing to try and gauge a wide variation of population from all income levels and education to fully grasp what Americans regret most. And what did they come up with? According to their results, regrets about romantic relationships top the list.

Deeper analysis of the data showed an interesting (but not surprising) detail about the results:

Women, who tend to value social relationships more than men, have more regrets of love (romance, family) compared to men. Conversely, men were more likely to have work-related (career, education) regrets. Those who lack either higher education or a romantic relationship hold the most regrets in precisely these areas.

Makes sense that women would probably look back on past relationships with a feeling of regret, while men would pass those off as easier to forget: their education and career hold much more power over their thought processes. If only women were more able to consider relationships as less serious and life-changing, perhaps we’d all be having a lot more booty calls and a lot less regret!

Furthermore, the research showed that “regrets about things you haven’t done were equally as common as regrets about things you have.”

What does that mean for us singletons? Well, if we’re all going to be wracked with guilt and regret about romance and work and family and education and everything, whether or not you take the risk and go for it doesn’t really matter. You’ll probably regret your decision either way. So why not enjoy the moment and GO FOR IT? Go on that trip, jump out of a plane, hook up with that hottie even if you never see them again (as long as you travel safely, wear a parachute, and have safe sex, obviously). We humans are wired to experience regret – might as well have fun on the way!

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As I get older I’ve found that very few holidays still excite me. Christmas, which used to be the highest happiness peak of the entire YEAR, is now just a time to stress out and worry about how much money you’re going to have to spend on everyone in your family so as to not feel too guilty. Where once Halloween joy leaked from every pore, now is the inescapable need to lose 10 pounds before the dreaded day. And VALENTINE’S DAY? UGH. Don’t even get me started. It uses to be such a carefree and excitement-filled school day full of sneaking candy hearts and hoping that the boy you liked strategically chose the most romantic of the Ninja Turtles cards for you. Now though?

If you’re in a long-term relationship its like, “hey person I see everyday do you want to pretend like paying $45 for an undercooked salmon proves that I love you and redacts my calling you a spoiled whore last week?”

If you’re in a new relationship the woman always goes “no, haha, I don’t care, really, we don’t have to do anything. Seriously, no. Nothing. Please, I will be mad if you DO get me something justkiddingifyoudon’tbuymesomethingiwillmurderyouinyoursleep but really I don’t want ANYTHING.”

And if you’re single? Luckily there is an entire channel dedicated to the depression-induced flu you’re about to contract, and it’s called Lifetime, and it will passive-aggressively convince you that you’re batsh*t crazy.

So this year, let’s all take a stand. Say NO to the commercialization of a holiday and NO to restaurants pushing their moldy fish on your for double the market price and NO to chalky little candy hearts (unless of course, they say NICE T*TS). Let’s instead embrace the single life and call up a favorite booty call for a little Anti-Valentine’s Day fun this weekend. Why, you might ask? Well, let me give you 3 reasons why a Booty Call is Better than a Valentine.

1) A Booty Call doesn’t require roses

I understand that being a florist is probably a tough job. You work all day to arrange flowers, know their Latin names and can create a bouquet that actually has significance for whatever the occasion is (I think carnations, baby’s breath, and daisies say “sorry I called your mom a cow-dragon hybrid”). And yet people walk into your shop and say THAT ORANGE ONE IS FINE IS IT ON SALE? However, this disconnect in flora knowledge is no reason to have to spend upwards of A HUNDRED DOLLARS on a what could basically be compared to a friggin’ POTATO. They both grow from the ground and are products of evolution, right? We understand that rose supply this time of year is limited, and “supply and demand” or whatever, but hey, we aren’t all Donald Trumps over here. So instead of roses, the official flower of the booty call is the kava kava plant, which has long been called an aphrodisiac and is believed to relax and enhance libido. All roses do is prick your finger and make your apartment look like something out of an 80s music video.

2)  A Booty Call doesn’t require reservations

The night before Valentine’s Day, sneak by a closing restaurant in your neighborhood. You’ll notice that they are pushing together tables and squeezing more in. They’re also switching out the menu with a new one with much less variety and much higher numbers on it. However, unlike the florist, these prices aren’t because there aren’t enough restaurants to accommodate everyone. It’s because restaurant owners know that dudes basically have RELATIONSHIP JURY DUTY on Valentine’s Day and if they don’t make the proper arrangements they will be served with a 2 months sentence in RELATIONSHIP JAIL. In a booty call? NO WAY. No reservations, no crammed together tables full of arguing couples, just you and your booty call date and all the room in the world for, well… whatever you have planned ;).

3) A Booty Call doesn’t require Requirements

Bottom line: a booty call is a fun, casual way to spend your Valentine’s Day without feeling the added pressure of sappy romance and cultural requirements. As the OBC motto goes, “you don’t have to promise marriage just to get a date.” Let’s be honest, February 14th has no real historical significance unless you are truly dedicated to 4th century Roman Catholic rituals, and even THEN there is little to abide by… but if the rest of the world is going to hole themselves up in a crappy little French restaurant because their store-bought calendar told them to, then why not have a little fun of your own with a like-minded sexy single? Call up a past fling, a friend with benefits, or maybe even meet someone new from OBC, and make this Anti-Valentine’s Day count (use this card for a higher success rate, btw).

Check back tomorrow for the top 3 things you have to do this Anti-Valentine’s Day weekend for great tips on fun things to do with your Anti-Valentine’s Date. See you then!

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Marital bliss… every girl dreams of it, right? Being in love, celebrating your commitment, creating a home and having a family… HA. I mean, sure, some people stay married for 50 years, claiming their wedding day was the happiest day of their life. But for the rest of us sane people in the world, here are a few reasons you should avoid those wedding bells like the plague.

5. You’ll let yourself go

Sure, you’ll occasionally see those creepy, protein powder-eating couples, whose monthly dates consist of exercising on neighboring stairclimbers. This is not the norm, though, and it’s been proven through many studies that marriage breeds laziness. Imagine yourself in 5 years, sitting on the couch watching Grey’s Anatomy, and realizing that you somehow put on 35 pounds without even realizing.

4. You’ll probably get divorced

Sometime in the last ten years, the divorce rate clicked over from 50 to 51%. Which means, divorced couples are in the majority these days. And divorce will take a toll on your emotions, psyche, and and wallet. Not to mention when people ask you if you’re seeing anyone, you’ll have to say, “actually, I’m divorced.” This isn’t the biggest turn on.

3. It’s expensive

Last year, the average wedding cost almost $30 grand. Imagine the things you could buy with dough like that. A new car, a house addition, a whole buncha strippers… The possibilities are endless. And considering the above point, you’ll end up shelling out more money once your divorce papers go through.

2. It’s the end of  spontaneity

Remember that time you and your significant other just decided to get in the car, drive out to Vegas, and party your faces off for 48 hours? That was some epic sex, wasn’t it? Marriage puts an end to this ever happening. Not only will a dry-erase calendar magically find its way to your fridge, but there will actually be things written on it, like “Dentist appointment, 2:30,” and “Grey’s Anatomy night.” Why would you go on a fancy trip when you could watch court room dramas for 6 straight hours?

1. No more options

Bringing crazy chicks home from bars, getting it on with a neighbor, calling up an ex to have some reminiscence sex in an elevator… Say goodbye to that.

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Despite rumors that she and 300 star Gerard Butler are dating, it looks as though Jennifer Aniston has no plans to settle down in the near future. She has shared some of the details of the renovation of her home in Beverly Hills, from replacing the men’s side of her bathroom with a spa-bath and soaking tub, to purchasing a 24-seat dining table for entertaining friends. She added a 1960s Sauter piano and a large Chinese gong for summoning guests for dinner. She described the house in an interview as like “a big hug.”

We appreciate Miss Aniston’s sweet intentions with her guy-free home, but if we at BCU we’re gearing up our digs for the single life, we’d probably install a fully-stocked bar, stripper pole, and a 24 person jacuzzi instead of that gong… Just sayin’…

Check out the full story @ CNN

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This creative ad from Durex Condoms adds another point to our List of Reasons You Should Stay Single: It saves you money! A package of condoms costs you as little as $2.50, but imagine what having a kid will set you back!

See more funny condom ads at Oddee.com

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Joining the Mile High Club is one thing but, this is a bit much. Hopeful singles who have given up on finding a date on land or sea will now be able to look for love thousands of miles in the air. Can you imagine taking a flight all the way for New Zealand just got get a date?

Air New Zealand announced its “Matchmaking Flight“. For a hefty $750 roundtrip ticket, singles are given the opportunity to fly to New Zealand on a plane full of singles. If you thought a packed club was awkward to navigate, try a Boeing 747.

If you weren’t able to seal the deal on the 13 hour flight, the flight puts on a Singles’ Ball once the weary travelers reach New Zealand. The whole idea sounds like a lot of work just to get a date. I think we’ll stick to the Red-eye flight to Las Vegas.

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Hottest Halloween Costumes Of 2009

8. Max from “Where The Wild Things Are”
If you attend a Halloween gathering as this adorable protagonist from the popular children’s book and upcoming feature film, be ready to be hugged by everyone in attendance.

7. Go Retro
A disco queen, flapper dress from the roaring twenties or a rockabilly pin-up. You can never go wrong with a blast from the past.

image via flickr: Hoggheff aka Hank Ashby aka Mr. Freshtags

6. Kanye West
This guy has been all over the place this year. All you need are those shutter shades and that cocky swagger. Be sure to interrupt people throughout the night as well.

5. We Are Heroes!
Superhero movies killed it at the box office this summer. From the ruggedly handsome Wolverine to the sultry curves of Miss Jupiter, super-tight spandex is always hot.

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4. Vampires
Whether it’s the sparkly vampires of Twilight or the hot and steamy, southern vampires of True Blood, hoards of screaming teenagers are making it known. The lustful bloodsuckers are in this year.

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3. Michael Jackson
Too soon? Maybe, a Zombie-fied version of Michael Jackson in his ghoul make-up from “Thriller” is a bit in poor taste. But, if you have a bad, red leather jacket or a suit that makes you look like a smooth criminal, your Halloween night will definitely be dangerous.

2. Lady Gaga
This girl has got a ton of crazy outfits to choose from. You can choose from the funky-colored leotards, dress full of metallic rings or a bikini covered in plastic bubbles. Just watch out for the paparazzi.

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1. Sexy, Sexy, Sexy
These are everybody’s favorite costumes, year in and year out. Just take any normal occupation, character or object and add “sexy” to the front of it. Sexy nurse, sexy schoolgirl, sexy pumpkin, etc. Just remember, less is definitely more.

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Even babies enjoy being single!