Jen Glantz

Jen Glantz

Bio

Jen Glantz is an author, Bridesmaid for Hire, speaker, and business consultant. She's the author of the new book, "Always a Bridesmaid (For Hire): Stories on Growing Up, Finding Love, and Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers."  

Jen Glantz Articles

I’m not ready to be mom material, and for that, I sometimes feel intimidated by my friends.

All My Friends Are Pregnant & I Am Jealous That I'm Not... Even Close

Friends call — once or twice a month — to tell me that they are pregnant.I’m no longer over-the-moon happy for them; I’ve become jealous.

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Nothing made me feel as bad as when I ghosted my therapist.

I Ghosted My Therapist And I Don’t Feel So Bad

I’ll admit it; I, Jennifer Sara Glantz, have ghosted my fair share of guys in New York City. Nothing made me feel as bad as when I ghosted my therapist.

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No, not a relationship coach or therapist. I decided to go to a matchmaker.

My Friends Turned Out To Be Better Matchmakers Than The Professional

My first impression of the matchmaker was that she was someone with whom I’d be friends. Yet, my real friends turned out to be better matchmakers.

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According to the website, WeddingWire.com, the average bridesmaid spends $1,200 on one wedding.

A List Of Things You Can Buy For The Price Of Being A Bridesmaid In ONE Wedding

According to the website, WeddingWire.com, the average bridesmaid spends $1,200 on one wedding. Where does that money go?

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A Letter To Santa, From A Jewish Girl

A Letter To Santa, From A Jewish Girl 

This is a letter to Santa, from a Jewish girl. Shalom Santa, Do you remember me? I love you, Santa, and I’m just wondering why we can’t be friends.

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The best plus size rent the runway sites!

 The Best Plus-Size Rent The Runway-Like Services AKA Clothing Subscription Boxes  

Plus-size rent the runway services are becoming so popular. Finally, more and more of these clothing box services are popping up for women of all sizes!

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The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts To Give Someone You’re “Sort Of” Dating

If you’re going down the gift route, here’s a guide so you can pick up the best gift to give the person you’re “sort of” dating on Valentine’s Day.

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I made it my goal that by the end of 2018 I would leave my negative self-talk behind.

How I Learned To Combat Negative Self-Talk

I made it my goal that by the end of 2018 I would leave my negative self-talk behind. Here’s how I’m learning to do just that.

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How Social Media Made My Holiday Season Depression So Much Worse

I soon realized that admiring everyone’s seemingly perfect life was making me spiral into a pit of holiday season depression and I couldn't climb out.

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(photo courtesy of the author.)

What I Learned Going On 14 First Dates In 28 Days

On each date, during my 14 first dates, whether good or bad, I started to realize that dating is more straightforward than it seems.

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