Holly Riordan

Novelist
Astrology Expert
Grief + Mental Health Writer
Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology.
She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.
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4 Birth Months With High Standards When It Comes To Love
If you want to date people born during specific months of the year, you’re going to have to put in a…
The Spiritual Makeup Of Your Heart, Based On Your Birth Month
January You have an exhausted heart. You have been hurt before and you’re scared it will happen again. You don’t want…
4 Birth Months Who Would Rather Be Left Alone
Some birth months are constantly struggling with loneliness because they prefer to be around other people. They aren’t happy unless they’re…
3 Birth Months Whose Lives Will Change (If They Can Stop People Pleasing)
You don’t want to waste your whole life trying to impress other people, trying to make them proud, trying to be…
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Holly Riordan
4 Zodiacs That Always End Up Playing The Caretaker
You need to be careful with who you decide to date.
4 Zodiacs That Attract Majorly Dependent Partners
You need to be careful with who you decide to date.
Screw You For Acting Like You Didn’t Do Anything Wrong
Don’t act like you’re innocent when you’re the reason why I’ve been alternating between punching my pillows and crying into them. Step up and admit that you were wrong. It’s the least you could do after everything you put me through.
13 Real Reasons Why Exes Always Come Back
Why do exes always come back, especially when you’re finally healing from the pain they brought you? It could boil down to a few different things. Maybe they genuinely miss you and want to get back together with you.
My Anxiety Makes Me Feel Like I Have No Life
I feel like I have no life. No friends. No reason to get out of bed on some mornings. Every single day is an exact copy of the one that came before it. I wake up. I work.
My Anxiety Makes It Impossible To Have Hard Conversations
I hate confrontation. I avoid arguments at all costs. I will let people walk over me if the alternative means looking them in the eyes and standing up for myself. I never want to cause a disturbance.
6 Red Flags That He Won’t Stay Loyal
You never want to waste your time with a cheater, so you should watch out for the signs you’re getting played.
Why Girls With Anxiety Sometimes Settle In Relationships
Sometimes, we end up settling because we don’t want to cause waves. We don’t want to bring up whatever is bothering us in the relationship because we’re worried about scaring the other person away.
8 Red Flags That He’s Going To Ghost
Sometimes, you won’t see ghosting coming. Someone will disappear out of your life without warning when you least expect it. However, this doesn’t have to be a surprise.
When You Love Someone, You’ll Give Them More Than The Bare Minimum
When you really love someone, you aren’t going to try to get away with doing the bare minimum. You aren’t going to put in less and less effort as time passes.
If You Want To Stay Together Forever, Turn These 6 Sweet Gestures Into Habits
Show appreciation for your partner. Don’t wait until the holidays to thank them for how much they do for you. Show gratitude every single day.
A Mixed Signals Man Will Never Make You Happy
A mixed signal man will never make you happy because your feelings for him will change by the day. Some days, you’ll feel like you can trust him with your whole heart.
The Worst Relationship Of Your Life Will Be With A Stubborn, Unapologetic Man
The worst relationship of your life will be with an unapologetic man because he will never take responsibility for his actions.
The Worst Relationship Of Your Life Will Be With Someone Secretly Toxic
The worst relationship of your life will be with someone secretly toxic. After all, if their red flags are apparent right away, then you would never fall for them. You would know better and would take your heart elsewhere.
7 Green Flags That Prove Moving In Together Won’t Be A Mistake
Moving in together is a big deal. You shouldn’t commit to the decision unless you’re sure that this person is good for you.
The Worst Relationship Of Your Life Will Be With A Bare Minimum Man
The worst relationship with your life will be with a bare minimum man because you’ll probably stay longer than you should. You’ll probably have trouble coming up with a reason to leave because technically he isn’t treating you horribly.
How A Woman With Anxiety Loves Differently
We need a while to calm down after arguments. Anxiety takes time to fade. That’s why we need you to be careful with your tone. We need you to show us respect, even when we’re annoyed with each other.
Cutting Out Someone Toxic Is A Form Of Self-Love
And you should never apologize for loving yourself.