Holly Riordan
Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.
What 2019 Has Already Taught Each Zodiac Sign
LEO: 2019 has taught you to give up a little control, to go with the flow.
22 Lessons You Learn About Relationships When You’re A Daughter Of Divorce
You can’t change another person. You can’t force them into breaking bad habits. If they aren’t interested in changing, then it will never happen, no matter how much you encourage them, no matter how much you love them.
Sometimes, It’s Harder Getting Over Almosts Than Exes
It’s hard to move on when you are still wondering what could have been.
We Get Stuck As ‘Friends With Benefits’ Because We Believe In Fairy Tale Versions Of Love
We believe spending enough time together will form an unbreakable bond. We believe they will grow to feel the same way about us because our emotions are too strong to be one-sided.
Our Almost Relationships Never Become Official Because We Don’t Talk To Each Other
We avoid asking questions about labels because we are worried about coming across as clingy or desperate or controlling. We let the love of our lives get away because we are holding back our emotions, censoring our conversations, raising our guards.
Dating Apps Are A Waste Of Time
When I use dating apps, the ‘relationship’ normally doesn’t get passed the texting phase.
I Guess We’re Not Friends Now That You’ve Got A Girlfriend
I guess our friendship was only able to survive when we were both single.
Love Someone Loyal
Love someone who uninstalls their dating apps as soon as your relationship turns official, not someone who keeps backup plans around in case you break up.