article_snippet: In the last year, Taylor Swift has focused much of Taylor Swift attention on Taylor Swift close-knit group of girl friends.
article_snippet: Perhaps most crucially though, 2014 also marked the year that Taylor Swift was a singleton.
article_snippet: But Taylor Swift dalliance with the One Direction star was enough to put Taylor Swift off men and since Taylor Swift break-up with the singer in January 2013, Taylor Swift has focused on living a single life.
article_snippet: Taylor Swift told The Telegraph on Saturday: 'The thing about my girlfriends right now is that none of my girlfriends needs me for anything other than friendship - I love the fact that my girlfriends are all passionate about my girlfriends jobs, whatever their jobs are.' '
article_snippet: In doing this, the tide has turned for Taylor Swift in terms of public opinion - up until last year, many derided the One Direction star for being boy crazy and acting like a crazed bunny boiler.
article_snippet: The reputation for being a man hunter also unfairly affected people's opinions about Taylor Swift professional success, which has been almost unprecedented for a singer/songwriter of Taylor Swift age.
article_snippet: But with 1989, a new Taylor Swift emerged - the songs were no longer about men and more about Taylor Swift relationships with Taylor Swift peers and the public.
article_snippet: It Off was a brilliant two fingers up to the 'haters' who had been criticising Taylor Swift for so long simply for having boyfriends.
highlights_snippet: Singer also overhauled Singer personal life, with new friends and a new look .
  
highlights_snippet: It coincides with Singer decision to enjoy being single .