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I Don’t Know How To Half-Love You (And I Don’t Want To)
I don’t believe in rules or caution signs. I don’t think it makes me strong to keep my feelings at bay, to hold you at arm’s length and not let…
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This Is For The Girls Who Run From Love Before Even Giving It A Chance
You start to find reasons to dislike them, you convince yourself they aren’t right for you and you push and push and push until they leave, just so you can…
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Less Regrets, More Learning To Let Go
You cannot change the past, but what you can change is the present—who and where you are right now.
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Life Is About Rising Up Each Time You Fall
It’s is never easy to wake up and face the same demons that you left the night before. But is it not the end of the world. You must keep…
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9 Ways Women Can Invoke Happiness in Themselves And Others
The people who truly love you will love every part of you.
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What People Notice About You On The First Date (In 5 Words), Based On Your Zodiac ‘Cusp’ Sign
Pisces-Aries (3/17-3/23): You’re somehow whimsical and focused.
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14 Married People Share The Weird And Unexpected Piece Of Advice That Really Helped Their Relationship
“The very small things are very important because that’s what you have over time. So do nice things for each other and say thanks and be kind to each other.…
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Why You Will Regret Not Choosing Me
Looking back on it now, I was so blind. All I could see was you and the fact I wanted nothing more than to be with you. I ignored every…
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9 Signs Your Significant Other Loves You For Who You Really Are
They love the things about you that you don’t necessarily love about yourself.
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Sometimes You Will Find The ‘Good’ In Goodbye
Nothing is ever going to remain the same. Everything is constantly changing, evolving and growing. And just like your relationships are changing, your heart is too. With goodbyes, comes growth.…
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8 Essential Things Every Strong Woman Needs In A Relationship
She needs someone who is going to challenge her.
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I Wish I Could Pretend I Never Met You But I Can’t Ignore The Bruises On My Heart
But you left me afraid, afraid of opening myself up to anyone else, afraid of letting anyone touch me with more than just hands.
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This Is How It Feels To Be The Girl You Only Love In Secret
She should know that love, if it’s real, should not be hidden. And there’s no other person who can make her realize this but you.
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This Teacher Received An Emotional Letter From A Student And People On Twitter Have A Lot Of Feelings About It
This fifth grade teacher didn’t realize the impact he had until a student wrote him this letter at the end of the school year.
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Justin Is The Real Hero In ‘13 Reasons Why’
Justin proves that you may not be dealt the best cards, but that doesn’t mean you are out of the game.
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You Can’t Manipulate Someone Into Loving You
You can’t manipulate someone into wanting you. You can’t manipulate someone into appreciating you even if you’re great — even if you’re the best.
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Girls We’re Friendzoning All The Good Guys
My heart hurts for the guys who think they have to change and be an asshole because it seems that’s what girls want.
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This Is Why He’s Such A Jerk, Based On His Zodiac Sign
Aries (March 21st – April 19th) He’s a jerk because he’s always aggressive. He’s stubborn way over the limit and always questions your feelings.
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Why I Refuse To Let My Skin Disease Control Me
Needless to say, life was not the same. I no longer felt as if I was in control of my own destiny. But I also knew that I couldn’t carry…
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14 Women Share The One Thing They’re Most Insecure About (To Help You Realize You’re Not Alone)
“I actually hate wearing a bikini – that’s the time I feel the most insecure. I try to avoid putting one on at all costs because it makes me feel…
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This Is What Makes You A Hypocrite, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Scorpio: You despise clinginess when you are clingy AF.
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At The End Of The Day, What’s Holding You Back?
Let yourself be scared, just for a moment. Let yourself feel that fear running through your body, the promise of possibility. Because where you feel fear is where you grow.
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You May Feel Lost, But You Are Found In Christ
Even in the moments where we feel the most purposeless, the most directionless, the most off-track, our God is reaching out to us with His open hand. He is searching…
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This Is What You’d Do On A Deserted Island, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Virgo: you decide to write S.O.S. in huge capital letters on the sand each morning and wait.
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7 Reasons Why ‘13 Reasons Why’ Is Ruined
It’s the people who watch it, claiming to care about mental health and all the issues it comes with, like depression, bullying and teenage suicide who don’t understand what they’re…
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18 Micro-Habits That Are Slowly And Silently Ruining Your Relationships
1. Trying to follow your old “love script.” In other words, comparing what you have to how you think love “should” go. Who should make more money, how you should…
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The Brutal Reality Of Healing From A Toxic Relationship
The fact is, you will never be the person you were again.
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30 People Describe The Time They Found A Dead Body
“I start taking pictures from like 20 feet away. I walk up to it and it’s a dead person.”
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This Is How Every Zodiac Sign Falls In Love With Their Life Again
Aries: You fall back in love with your life by opening your eyes to opportunities that you would typically overlook. Anything that’s loud, exciting, or invigorating will always catch your…
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Just So You Know: You’re Only Failing According To Social Media
The generations prior to ours had a radically different idea of what “success” is. Our grandparents aspired to have a home, keep food on the table, and find a life…
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Actually, You Don’t Have To ‘Love Yourself’ Perfectly Before You Can Find The Partner You Deserve
The universe is not deciding when you should get love based on how “well” you’re doing.
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At The End Of The Day, All We Want To Know Is That We Aren’t Alone
We convince the outside world that we are fine, even if we are aching for help, and that is why we don’t get it. That is why the distance between…
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Here’s The Real Reason Everyone Secretly Hates You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Gemini: Everyone secretly hates you because you’re so indecisive that it’s insanely annoying and also why everyone hates making plans with you!
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Read This When You’re Stressed About The Future
Stop staying up past 2 AM, thinking about the what ifs until you pass out. Stop torturing yourself with unnecessary thoughts. Stop stressing about tomorrow, because you deserve happiness today.
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This Is How Every Zodiac Sign Gets Over An Almost-Relationship
Aries (March 21st to April 19th) You get over an almost-relationship by saying ‘yes’ to everything. You’ve always found energy, joy, and comfort from trying new things, so the way that…
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How Each Zodiac Sign Is Ruining Their Relationship Without Even Realizing It
Gemini: You can’t accept the differences in you and a partner. You want it all your way…or the highway.
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I Can’t Heal Your Broken Heart, But I Will Be There For You Every Step Of The Way
We both know I can’t heal your broken heart but I can be there for you, and I will be. I know you think the only person who can make…
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This Is What Happens When You Move Out Of Your Home Country
You’ll never know what’s on the other side until you cross the line. You’ll never have a point of comparison if you choose to stay in one place. And you’ll…
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To The Person I Date Next, This Is What I’d Love To Tell You About My Anxiety
It’s in those moments where I’m going to push you away from that I actually need you most.
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35 Mistakes You’ll Make In Your Twenties Without Even Realizing It
You’ll always think you have time.
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9 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You’re Completely Fine With Being Alone
You’re picky about who you date. Your ability to set standards stems from your ability to be alone when you refuse to lower them.
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People Can Heal You For A Little While But Only God Can Heal You Forever
Because the more you gamble on people, the more you lose but if you gamble on God, you’ll always be a winner.
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I’m Done Letting People Run Me Over
I don’t want to be burned anymore. I don’t want to keep hurting. I don’t want to keep allowing myself stand to the side while everyone else takes center stage.…
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You Shouldn’t Have To Tell Someone How To Love You
If someone loves you, they’ll love you. They’ll love you in all the ways you need. They’ll love you in all the ways they know how. They’ll love you, and…
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Here’s Why You’ll Never See ‘Mom’ Listed In My Bio
Don’t get me wrong: I am delighted by the prospect of bringing a new life into the world. I expect to make endless compromises as I adjust to the life-changing…
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Date Someone Who Takes You Home To Meet His Parents
Date someone who holds your hand in public, introduces you as his girlfriend, changes his relationship status, and posts silly couple pictures on his profiles.
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I Stopped Blaming Myself For Your Inability To Love Me
I’ll always be a work in progress but I’ll always be enough for the one who truly cares.
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I Refuse To Let Anxiety Ruin My Life
I might hyperventilate beforehand, I might cry myself to sleep the night before, but that doesn’t matter. All that matters is that there are going to be days when I…
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50 Men Describe Their Penis Size Using Nonstandard Units Of Measurement
“Three Tater Tots long and the circumference of one.”
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The Brutal Truth About How Your Ego Is Ruining Your Relationships
We’re all egotistic, each and every of one us, until we’re slapped repeatedly in the face by this thing called life. It happens again and again because we don’t learn.…
