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16 People Share The ‘Small’ Thing That Is Actually A HUGE Red Flag That They Won’t Like Someone
“If she is rude to waiters, flight attendants, sales clerks, etc.”
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The Greatest Struggle Of Being Gay In The Philippines
In highly conservative countries like the Philippines, gay equality and acceptance are somehow in between the spectrum of acceptance and neglect.
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This Is How To Love A Girl Who Has Seen Divorce
She will assume that you are going to hurt her until you prove her wrong. She will assume that your relationship is going to end in fire and flames unless…
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You Were Not Made For Inconsistent Hearts
You were made for sturdy hearts that lock you in once they’ve found you. You were made for hearts that know how to keep precious hearts like yours safe and…
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50 Signs You Are The Kind Of Boyfriend That She Truly Deserves
You answer her texts as soon as you have the chance instead of keeping her waiting.
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An Open Letter To The One Who Mentally Abused Me
You’ll be angry I called you an abuser, but it’s what you are.
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Our Almost Relationship Tricked Me Into Thinking That You Really Liked Me
You acted like you were going to become my boyfriend.
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10 Things That Happen Right After You Leave A Longterm Abusive Relationship
You realise you have to learn who you are all over again. Abusive relationships drain your personal energy, they rely heavily on making you forget who you are independent of…
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The Truth Is, I Was Never Your Priority
I remember it all like it was yesterday. You not fighting for me. You listening to me cry. You saying nothing. You shying away from my light. You not being…
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This Is The Type Of Partner You Need If You’re A Pisces
Someone who understands the things they aren’t saying.
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I Don’t Understand Why The Universe Keeps Bringing You Back
What does the universe know that I don’t? What is it about you and the universe?
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20 Little Reminders For When You’re Struggling With Your Self-Esteem
Be you. And do so unapologetically. Because you are awesome.
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If You’re Not Doing These 10 Things, You’re Not Really Trying To Live Your Best Life
Being honest with yourself.
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You Don’t Deserve A Confusing Love, You Deserve Something Honest
You deserve a trustworthy relationship that won’t give you a reason to be guarded. You deserve a lifetime of feeling secured and protected. You deserve a love story that is…
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11 Signs It’s An Emotionally Abusive Relationship And You Might Not Even Realize
It isn’t so obvious and when you’ve endured a relationship like this for a long enough period of time you don’t even realize.
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This Is What Being A Second Choice Means Because It’s More Than One-Sided Love
Being a second choice means that, no matter what you do, it is never enough.
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You Teach People How To Treat You
In the way you care for yourself, appreciate your imperfect, beautiful being—that is how you teach people how to treat you
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You Never Really Lose Someone If You Loved Them Deeply
When you lose someone, you don’t just lose them once. You lose them every single day, you lose them slowly.
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I Married The First Person I Had Sex With — Here’s What You Should Know Before Doing The Same
There is no such thing as ‘The One.’ No matter how special they might seem, no matter how much I put them on a pedestal, sooner or later I’m going…
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Zodiacs Ranked By How Likely They Are To Get Stuck In An Almost Relationship
When a Taurus likes someone, they will settle for less than they deserve. They will give and give and give, even if all the other person does is take. Even…
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How To Spot Your Zodiac Sign At A Party
ARIES: You’re the one who’s passed out on the floor because you “won” the drinking contest. Depending on what time of night it is, your friends may or may not…
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27 Things Girls Should NEVER Feel Self-Conscious About (According To 27 Guys)
“Me: ‘That gap between your front teeth, now that is kinda cute.’ Her: ‘I…have a gap between my front teeth???’ Me: ‘Err, maybe…’”
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When The Messy Girl Falls In Love
Every year she promises herself that she’ll be better, every new year’s resolution is the same. But sometimes flaws talk so loudly that just existing causes her enough pain.
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How To Get Over Someone Who Made You Feel Whole
What do you do when the person who breaks your heart was the person who once made you feel whole? How do you put yourself together again when you’re always…
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10 Things Your Body’s Trying To Tell You When You’re Hesitant To Listen
What if you could create a different relationship with your body; one of kindness, caring and communion?
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The Brutal Truth About Why Each Zodiac Sign Is Alone (In 5 Words)
Capricorn: You’re too methodical about love.
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Missing You Is Too Much
Every part of me wants to call you and ask how you are doing and really mean it.
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This Is Me Accepting That Things Will Never Be The Same Between Us
This is me getting used to fighting alone. This is me getting used to walking alone at night without waiting for you to lead the way.
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This Is How A Guarded Woman Loves Differently
A guarded woman doesn’t jump into love until you show her it’s okay to fall.
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I Work At An Unmarked Building In Colorado That Uses As Much Electricity As A Small City, And This Is What I Know (PART THREE)
All the video feeds showed men in suits fanning out through the power plant, most armed with long machetes still stained with blood. There’s nowhere left for me to go.
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When You’re Scared To Lose What You Don’t Even Have
There a comes a point in our lives when we like someone a little more than they like us, so we start making these assumptions of who we should be…
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I Cannot Imagine Anyone Ever Falling In Love With Me
I cannot imagine someone feeling butterflies swirl in their stomach and their heartbeat rise to their throat when I walk into a room.
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21 Powerful One Sentence Reminders To Read When You Are Doubting Your Growth And Healing
You are ocean deep and those that are as shallow as puddles will always dismiss you, misunderstand you, abandon you; all for fear of disappearing in your depths.
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Half The Battle Of Love Is Simply Believing In It
Maybe the truth about love is not so much that you need to know whether it’s for certain, but you have to willingly, fearlessly, unquestioningly believe in it.
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Stay Single Because It’s Better Than Settling For Less Than You Deserve
Stay single because it’s better than wondering why your relationship brings you so much stress, why you feel so anxious, why you’re always on edge.
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10 Simple Truths That Will Determine If Your Relationship Is Going To Last
My grandmother has always said, “Don’t go to bed angry with each other.” This is excellent advice for a long lasting, loving relationship.
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You Can’t Always Blame Yourself When The Pieces Don’t Fit
You have to understand that sometimes you can do everything in your power to make something happen, and it’s just not meant to be. You can give yourself to a…
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Date The Guy Who Has Seen You At Your Worst
Date him because he’s not after you only when times are good, but is willing to stick with you when the storm hits.
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Here’s A Friendly Reminder That You Don’t Need Closure To Move On
What I’ve learned is that at the end of the day, whether you get closure or not, it doesn’t change the situation or the outcome of it.
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This Is When You Know You’ve Found Real Love, Instead Of An Unsustainable ‘Hollywood’ Romance
Thanks to the nonviable world of Hollywood, we’re taught to believe the whole love experience is a candy-coated fantasy, permeated in absolute merriment. This representation couldn’t be farther from reality.
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10 Signs That You’re The Girl Who Constantly ‘Feels Too Much’
When you fall for someone, you fall hard. You’re a hopeless romantic at heart. And you truly do believe that love is still out there, just waiting for you to…
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6 Things ‘The Good Body’ By Eve Ensler, Taught Me About Accepting Mine
I have always been moved by the work of Eve Ensler. She has done incredible work speaking up for women around the world, sharing their stories, where they may have…
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17 Things I Used To Think Were Very Cool, But Now Stress Me Out
Having a crush on someone. ALSO someone having a crush on me. Crushes in general.
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Things I Love (But Pretend To Hate)
I love when people give me nicknames, even when I say I hate them. There aren’t a lot of fun, cute ways to shorten my name, but there’s still something…
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15 Things No One Tells You About Love During A Long-Distance Relationship
They don’t tell you that even on the difficult nights, be it fights or tears, you are still able to console your partner.
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12 Difficulties That Antisocial Extroverts Face On A Daily Basis
Last minute plans give you intense anxiety, unless they are made by you. You love the thought of spontaneity, but only if it’s your idea.
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Forget Dating The ‘Perfect Hot Guy’—You Should Date The Dork Instead
Date the dork, because he’s the one who you’ll be able to be your complete self around.
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A Letter To The Woman Who Thinks She’s Too Fat To Be Loved
You may think that becoming smaller and smaller will make you more lovable, but you’re already lovable just as you are.
