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To The Friends Who Never Let Distance Come Between Us
Thank you for reserving the space we left instead of replacing us. Thank you for letting everyone know that no one can take our place.
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I Am Slowly Learning Love Is Not Meant To Hurt Me
It is not love when only one person is exerting effort, when only one person seems to care whether the relationship lasts or collapses into rubble.
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Love Is A Verb
Love is not a one-time thought or feeling. It’s a continual action, continual choice, continual promise to another person. Love is a verb.
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9 Things You Need To Know Before Dating A Middle Child
They can be hard to read. Being the peacekeeper leaves them feeling conflicted at times.
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Nice Try, But She’s Not Coming Back
She will burn every bridge that has your name on it, watch the flames kiss the wood so she never has to the cross the river back to you.
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27 People Reveal The Worst Gifts They’ve Ever Received And It’ll Make You Feel Better About Your Own Shitty Christmas Presents
“My grandmother gave me a pineapple, wrapped in newspaper. She told me that if she were to use real gift wrapping paper, she would have to deduct the cost from…
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The Vital Lesson About Love You Learned In 2017 (Based On Your Zodiac Sign)
Virgo: You learned that almost relationships can hurt just as deeply as official relationships. You learned that your heart can be broken by someone you never dated.
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Here’s How You, A Regular Commoner, Can Also Become British Royalty
If Meghan Markle can do it, so can you!!! Sort of.
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I Want A Real Relationship, Not An Almost Relationship
I want someone who will put in effort instead of doing the bare minimum to keep me around.
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What You’re Dreading Most About 2018, Based On Your Zodiac
Libra: In 2018, you fear that people’s desire to change will cause tensions or conflict.
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I Love Myself For Losing You
I love myself for keeping my standards high. For saying no to your unanswered texts, your canceled plans, your unspoken compliments.
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Dear 2018, All I Ask For Is A Love That Stays
Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned even when you’re the best version of yourself, doing extremely well there are things I can’t achieve, versions of myself I can’t be…
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Let 2018 Be Your Reset Button
In 2018, it’s time to let go of your past relationships and inner demons. It’s time to breathe in all of that hurt and anger, and gently let it out.…
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This Story About Why I’m Terrified Every Time I Take A Shower Will Give You Nightmares
Good luck ever trusting anyone again.
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You Don’t Have To Have Sex To Cheat On Your Person
You are cheating on your person every time you hang out with someone behind their back or text someone behind their back.
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To The Woman Who Finally Found The Strength To Walk Away From Her Toxic Relationship
There are going to be moments where he tries to lure you back, you have to realize it was him who needed you this whole time.
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24 Harsh Truths I’ve Learned About Love In 24 Years
No matter how much you love someone, it doesn’t make them obligated to love you back.
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15 Signs You Might Be Surrounding Yourself With The Wrong Type Of People
Remember the most important people in your life are going to be the ones who show you relationships are supposed to be easy.
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Why I’m Petrified To Like You
I’m scared to feel things for you or for anyone. I’m scared to break open. I’m scared to give someone my heart and to have it crumpled up again. I’m…
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Don’t Fall For The Guy Who Says He Doesn’t Want A Relationship (Because You Won’t Change His Mind)
He tells you what he wants from the beginning, or really what he doesn’t want, a relationship. Monogamy. That’s not for him, he says. He’s not good at it, he…
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The Invisible War Zone: 5 Ways Children Of Narcissistic Parents Self-Destruct In Adulthood
The children of narcissistic parents grow up in an invisible war zone and are programmed to self-destruct in these five devastating ways.
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The Best Relationship Of Your Life Will Be With The Girl Who Gets Excited Over The Little Things
The little things are what can make a relationship collapse or last.
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It’s Going To Ache Before It Starts To Heal
It is human nature to reach the point of no return and recognise that the only way out of the sadness, the pain, the heartache is to move forward in…
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The Moment I Realized Your Distance Was A Blessing
Your absence was the beginning of me finding myself. Your absence was the beginning of me learning to distance myself from people like you.
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I’ll Always Love You Like It’s The Beginning
It’s been a while since the first time we said, “I love you.” When we were both hopelessly falling, and just wishing, praying, that the other was falling too.
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Never Date Someone Who Drinks Too Much
Never date someone who treats you well when they are sober and turns into a totally different person when they’re drunk.
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I Don’t Have To Forgive You
I don’t care how many people tell me that anger is poison and that forgiving you will bring me peace.
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You Make Me Believe In Forever Again
I like the way I’m not scared of forever when I’m standing next to you.
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41 Hilarious Ways To Mess With Your Coworkers’ Heads
“I have hidden a tiny speaker in an adjacent cubicle wall that emits a soft cat meow every two hours.”
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Here’s Which Character From ‘It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia’ You Are, Based On Your Zodiac
Leo: “Dee.” Strong, independent, ambitious, talented, and compassionate. Just a few of the many lies that you tell yourself.
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4 Honest Reasons Why You Still Can’t Seem To Get Over Your First Love
Give yourself a chance to love again, to feel again, and to live again.
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This Is The Worst Thing That Will Happen To You In 2018, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Spoiler Alert: It’s not that bad, and in every case there’s a happy ending!
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If You Really Want To Piss People Off, Tell Them That They Have The Power To Change Their Lives
This isn’t new. This isn’t novel. It’s just not the path of least resistance.
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10 Signs Your Life Is A Mess But You’re Actually Mastering It
Having a messy life is a sign that you are learning the art of being alive.
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The Unbelievable Stories Behind Why These 5 Movies Are Considered Cursed
Almost exactly a year after Rosemary’s Baby had been released, Roman Polanski saw his wife Sharon Tate for the last time. In August of 1969, the Manson Family broke into…
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16 Uncomfortable Signs You Have A Friendship That’s Stronger Than Most
You joyously celebrate each other’s successes, but even more importantly, you understand the depth of each other’s failures on a level that few other people will ever comprehend.
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This Is What You Need To Add To Your Self Care Routine In 2018, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Taurus: You’re all about the senses, Taurus, which means your self care has a lot to do with things you can touch, taste, and see.
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The Hidden Reason 2017 Was A Good Year For You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aries: In 2017, you said goodbye to toxic people. You might think of that as a bad thing, as you losing people. But really, you gained something. You gained self-worth.…
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8 Ways To Stop Settling For Less Than You Deserve In A Relationship
Gain self-awareness about your choices in partners and their willingness to meet your emotional and personal needs.
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16 Things You Can Do For Self-Care That Don’t Involve Quitting Your Job Or Splurging On Lipstick
Perfect your sleep hygiene routine.
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10 Secrets Girls With Soft Hearts Keep
She notices when you lie. You might think she is gullible, but really, she sees exactly what you’re doing.
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You Asked Me What Depression Felt Like
It taught me about compassion and understanding and vulnerability. That these really horrible things connected me to so many others because I was brave enough to talk about it and…
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In 2018 I Hope You Learn To Love Yourself The Way You Loved Him
You are already worth love and affection, but sometimes we take a little longer to see that for ourselves.
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In 2018, Put More Effort Into Your Mental Health So You Can Stop Lying About Being ‘Fine’
In 2018, make a point to love yourself. Make a point to improve the way you see yourself.
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A Few Thoughts Created By The Distance Between Me And You
I wonder when you started being able to fall asleep without telling me goodnight.
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30 Things You Need To Realize If You Feel Like You’re Settling In Love
You’ll never find the love you’re seeking when you continue to go back to these men that broke you in hopes they’ll be the one who puts you back together.
