MAY 2026
If You're Single, Relax.
On the She Leads podcast, Dr. Yuthika Girme unpacks the data behind close relationships and singlehood. She explores how persistent social scripts and online dating distort our perceptions of romance and explains how individuals can focus on building a healthy, balanced relationship with themselves first.
february 2026
Why being single has become an identity.
In the lab's research on singlehood is featured in an article exploring how being single is moving away from a temporary phase and becoming a meaningful personal identity. Dr. Yuthika Girme explains why being in a relationship isn’t the only path to happiness, highlighting how single individuals are building fulfilling lives despite persistent societal pressures.
Feebruary 2026
Are single people happier than those in relationships? It’s complicated.
On The Globe And Mail’s podcast, Dr. Yuthika Girme breaks down the complex reality of singlehood. She shares how the stigma surrounding being single can deeply impact a person's life, and discusses whether people are truly happier on their own or if social pressures dictate how we view relationship status.
February 2026
Are you feeling the pinch of the singles 'tax'?
On CBC Radio's The Curent. the lab's research on singlehood is highlighted in a discussion about the financial burdens of solo living. The episode breaks down the so-called "singles tax",the heavy reality of carrying the rising costs of rent, groceries, and bills entirely on a single income compared to couples who split them.
September 2025
The Lobster (2015) & Singlehood Stigma.
On the Love Faculty’s podcast, Dr. Yuthika Girme joins host Duana Welch to analyze the dystopian film The Lobster. Together, they break down the movie's extreme portrayal of societal pressure to be in a relationship, the harsh stigma single individuals face, and what psychological research actually says about finding happiness outside of a partnership.
JUNE 2025
Do you feel the stigma of being single?
On CBC Radio's Ontario Today, Dr. Yuthika Girme discusses listener stories about living life as a single person. She shares insights into how social expectations, singlehood discrimination, and personal relationships play a major role in shaping a single individual's happiness and overall well-being.
February 2025
Single women are happier than single men.
On CTV Morning Live, Dr. Yuthika Girme discusses research findings from the University of Toronto and explores how gender differences in social relationships shape the singlehood experience.
February 2025
The singlehood advantage: The truth about the singles tax.
Dr. Yuthika Girme joins hosts Vass Bednar and Katrina Onstad in Globe and Mail’s Lately podcast to discuss anti-single prejudice, the four archetypes of singletons, and how this growing demographic is shaping a new ‘solo economy.’
December 2024
Montreal author tackles relationship pressures while delivering important message.
Dr. Yuthika Girme is honoured to have written the foreword for Roam-ANTS by Montreal author Benjamin Lachapelle. The book offers a unique and research-aligned perspective on singlehood and romance.
November 2024
What is the 4B movement and why is it gaining popularity with women around the world?
In this segment of CBC’s The Early Edition, Stephen Quinn and Ashley Moliere discuss the 4B movement, which recently became popular in America. Dr. Yuthika Girme suggests next steps on how to provide support for women, men, and families.
April 2024
Being single in BC.
As the number of single people grows in Canada, BC Today’s Michelle Eliot invites Dr. Yuthika Girme to discuss what it's like being single in B.C. They also ask viewers about the pros and cons of singlehood.
April 2024
A psychologist explains the 4 ways people think about singlehood.
A study co-written by Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured. The article discusses attachment styles and how they relate to ways in which people think about singlehood.
March 2024
As more people choose the single life, researchers ask: are they happier?
Dr. Yuthika Girme and Dr. Geoff MacDonald discuss the upward shifts in singlehood statistics. They also reference their research to explore factors that influence single people’s happiness.
February 2024
Celebrating Galentine’s Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost your health.
Introduced by the show Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is a cultural phenomenon that is rising in popularity. Dr. Yuthika Girme explains the benefits of celebrating friendship during this unofficial holiday.
November 2023
New psychology research reveals four archetypes of stereotypical single people.
A study authored by PhD student Hannah Dupuis and Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured. The article explores the discrimination faced by single people, 4 distinct archetypes of stereotypical single people, and the gender nuances present in each archetype.
September 2022
Actually, some people Are happier (and healthier) being single.
Dr. Yuthika Girme and her study are referenced, noting that the happiness gap between single and coupled people is often overstated. Girme also highlights how discrimination and social pressure can negatively impact single people’s well-being.
August 2021
How single people get patronized and excluded.
A study co-written by Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured in this article, which explores the discrimination faced by single people. The article also discusses and how feeling unsupported and patronized can lead single people to feel less satisfied with life.
March 2020
COVID-19 and social distancing.
Dr. Yuthika Girme makes an appearance on CBC The National. She speaks about the importance of interacting with others despite social distancing, and ways with which to do so.
May 2020
Untangling the new dating, intimacy, and togetherness (or not).
A feature with Dr. Yuthika Girme offers a different take on dating than the adviced shared by provincial health office Dr. Bonnie Henry. She suggests that the real issue isn’t singlehood, but rather the stigma and pressure placed on single people.
March 2020
COVID-19: So can I date? What’s the best way to socially distance ourselves?
With the rise of COVID-19 cases, Dr Yuthika Girme and Dr. Andrew Wister weigh in on the importance of social distancing, and suggest ways to meet your friends, family, and date safely and responsibly.
March 2019
The art of being single.
Despite growing in number, single people still face a stigma. A new study by Dr. Yuthika Girme suggests singles will become happier as they age by creating a full life for themselves rather than finding a partner.
August 2015
For some, happiness is staying single.
With over 4,000 participants from the University Auckland, a study led by Dr. Yuthika Girme challenges the idea that romance is the key to happiness, showing that the path to well-being looks different for everyone.
August 2015
Why some people are just as happy being single as coupled.
A study led by Dr. Yuthika Girme is featured, suggesting that those who focus on avoiding problems are just as happy single or coupled, while those who focus on relationship growth tend to be happier in a relationship.