Relationships
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Bedroom Stories: Why I Stopped Chasing Hot Guys
As a single woman in her early 20s, I went through a phase where I sought out the most conventionally attractive guys on Tinder, or “in the wild.” Smouldering looks, sculpted jawlines, and abs you could grate a block of cheese on. I thought I was hot shit because I…
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Is it Anti-Feminist of Me to Want to Marry Rich?
One of the biggest narratives that have survived and traversed through time is of the poor girl meets handsome and rich “prince.” She is whisked into his extravagant world, and her life is forever changed. The prince is often a flawed, dark, or uncommitted being until he meets her and…
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How to Stop Being a Yes Girl – 4 Relationship Things You Need to Stop Doing
Reversing my tendency to say yes to everyone and every opportunity that flew my way has been a work in progress. I boil this down to low self-esteem. Now, most people have always commented that I looked vibrantly confident. Maybe it was the way I dressed, spoke, walked with my…
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6 Tidbits of Relationship Advice for My 20 Year Old Self
Women are culpable and emotional creatures, despite how much we try to masculinize ourselves these days. But alas, it is our vulnerability and compassion that makes us so captivating. Maybe you started dating when you were as young as 16. Or maybe you’re a late bloomer like me. Regardless of…
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6 Acts You Shouldn’t Take for Granted in a Relationship
As we exit old relationships and enter new ones, we will inevitably bring along some “baggage’” from the last. That’s not to say that baggage is always a negative thing. Think of it like this. You’re about to embark on a cross-continental trip, and you either end up going either…
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The Most Challenging Aspect of a Relationship + How to Overcome It
There are several gifts that come with finding a partner. Most of these gifts are intangible qualities; memories you will forever cherish deeply in your mind and your heart. Even when a relationship fades or dissipates, fragments of it are left behind that flutter about your galaxy like sea dust.…
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3 Times Throwing in the Towel Brought me More Joy
Most of us have grown up living with the fear of failure. It’s beaten into us at an early age. When I was maybe in the third grade, I remember nearly drowning the first time I dived off the board at my local swimming pool. In that moment, no one…
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What Some Men Get Wrong About Women (Money, Sex, Lifestyle..etc)
Understanding. This one simple word can change everything. The difference between how men and women think, often affects how they perceive one another. Improper communication can lead to a lot of discrepancies, stereotyping, and distance between the two genders. Women often assume the worst of men when they’re insecure. Some…
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Spot the Friendship “Green Flags” in your Mid-Twenties
Friendships become on par with a luxury item in your mid-twenties—-they’re nice to have but not necessarily essential for survival. Your mid-twenties is the most challenging time to cultivate proper friendships. If you’re any age below your twenties, you’ll naturally incur friends simply through proximity. Generally, you’ll see the same…
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What I Do When My Partner Travels
My partner travels quite frequently for business or leisure—and I must admit the first few days he’s gone are the hardest. As he makes up the majority of the relationship chunk of my life, I end up with all this free time. We also live together so I’m used to…
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