Holly Riordan
Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.
10 Traits That Make Him A Good Long-Term Boyfriend
Consistent. You deserve a partner who treats you well consistently. Not only when he’s sober. Not only when he wants something. But every single moment he spends with you.
10 Traits That Make Him A Horrible Long-Term Boyfriend
Argumentative. You don’t want to get into arguments every single day. Especially when they refuse to see your side of the situation, when they assume they know better, when they talk down to you like you’re stupid.
Don’t Settle For Someone With One Foot Out The Door
Don’t settle for someone who is going to run the other way at the first sign of conflict, someone who cannot handle a tough situation, someone who needs the relationship to be smooth sailing or they’re going to get nervous…
Stop Undervaluing Yourself: You Deserve More Than Half Their Heart
You shouldn’t convince yourself that this is as good as you’re ever going to get. You shouldn’t feel guilty about complaining because you’re lucky that you even have a partner.
Staying When You Know You’re Meant To Leave Is Disrespecting Yourself
You shouldn’t remain in the wrong relationship longer than necessary because you’re scared of being alone again, because you’re scared of hurting this other person’s feelings, because you’re scared of saying goodbye to the life you’ve already created.
5 Beautiful Truths About Falling In Love Later In Life
You shouldn’t feel bad about how long it’s taking you to find love. You don’t have to meet your forever person when you’re in your teens or twenties.
Signs They’re Not An Almost (They Simply Want To Move Slowly)
Almost relationships are tricky because you feel like this person is perfect for you – but the relationship isn’t going anywhere. You’re stuck in stasis. However, you might mistake someone with good intentions for an almost.
The Difference Between Them Finding Time For You And Making Time For You
The right person won’t only come around when it’s convenient for them, when they have nothing better to do and they might as well see you. Someone who genuinely loves you will make time for you.
6 Signs They Lied About Being Single (And Are Cheating With You)
You want to believe that the person you’ve been seeing is a good match – but there’s a chance you aren’t the only person they’re seeing.
Signs They’re (Probably) Going To Make The Same Mistake Again
Sometimes, your partner is going to make mistakes. Just because they hurt you once doesn’t mean they’re going to hurt you again. However, there’s a chance that history will repeat itself.
Signs You’re The Heartbreaker (And Are Stringing Someone Along)
You don’t want to break a heart on accident. You don’t want to string someone along and make them think that there’s a chance you’ll live happily ever after together when you already know that they aren’t your type.
4 Signs Of A Toxic Love
They constantly check in on you – and need proof to back up what you’re saying. Your person needs to trust you if you want the relationship to work.
Your Relationship Won’t Survive If You Believe These 5 Lies
You aren’t supposed to fight with your partner. It’s impossible to date someone without having your fair share of arguments.
Remember, Your Effort Matters More Than Your Results
You might feel frustrated because it seems like your effort isn’t paying off. Because you’ve been working your butt off for years and don’t have anything to show for it.
7 Beautiful, Inspirational Lessons You Learn From Failure
You learn how to pick yourself up again. Every single person on this planet has endured failure. It’s not how many times you fail that matter.
Uncomfortable Ways Toxic Relationships Will Change You
Toxic relationships are going to change the way you view yourself and love as a whole.
The Right Person Will Love Your Clingy Side
The right person will appreciate the fact that you speak with authenticity, that you spill your secrets without second thought, that you wear your heart on your sleeve for the whole world to see.
I Almost Thought Our Almost Relationship Meant Something
I almost believed that the constant texts and compliments meant something, that I meant something.