Kirstie Taylor

People give “nice guys” a bad reputation in the world of dating. A “nice guy” is really just a stable, healthy person, though I know there are some outliers.

Anyone that asks you to cut ties with those closest to you is trying to control your life. My advice: run.

Whether it’s a back rub, taking out the garbage, or surprising them with their favorite slice of cake, keep showing your appreciation for them.

When you decide to date someone, you’re not only committing to a relationship with who you see in front of you, you’re committing to their past too.

Dating is beautiful, emotional, vulnerable, and scary wrapped up into one. And because of this mixture, the questions once labeled “taboo” make complete sense and are within your right to ask.

I can tell you one thing for sure: You’re not going to meet someone while sitting on your couch binging The Witcher—unless your sink breaks and the plumber is looking mighty fine.

A relationship is a tricky place to allow your self-worth to reside.

There’s more to self-care than face masks and binging The Office on a Friday night.

I let my fear of being alone get the best of me.

If you begin to date someone that has their life running somewhat smoothly, chances are you’ll feel a connection to them.

I’ve been the girl in relationships that dragged on longer than they should have. I ignored the obvious signs; opting to fight for something that wasn’t worth fighting for.

Romance isn’t just what you see in the movies. There’s no need to run through the airport. No need to find a thing called a “boom box” and stand outside her window. No need for an entire field of daffodils. All we want is to know we matter to you.

Wait until you’re not a back-up, a side-chick, a rebound, or the reason they broke up. Wait until you are the one, not the other one. 

When was the last time someone simply asked you, “What is it that I can give more of or start doing for you?”

Being able to identify and handle your emotions accurately will be a key player in determining your happiness.

We may be fragile sometimes, but we are always strong.

Feeling this way, though, how can you be just friends? When all you want to do is reach out and hold their hand?

It’s easy to get stuck in the past. Our minds work funnily: they seem to think that if we give something enough attention, it’ll either give us the answer or somehow makes us feel better.