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If Your Therapist Does These 20 Things, You Should Fire Them
I once saw a therapist who said my tattoos are an ugly way of trying to make myself special, and that they remind him of the iron stamps put on…
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The Painful Truth About Sabotaging My Own Love Life
I flee the moment before anything good can begin. I run the other direction when someone is interested me. I shut the door on any opportunity that I see. And…
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18 Guys Share The One Surprising Gesture That Told Them ‘She’s The One!’
When I kiss her when she’s half asleep, she’ll seek my mouth almost like a magnet after the first kiss.
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This Is How You Become ‘The One That Got Away’
I was always the one with the strong heart, who was designed to learn from my mistakes, and to grow into an even greater person. I was never looking for…
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A Series Of Love Stories
We Made Eye Contact On The Subway And I Immediately Imagined Our Future Together (We Move To The Suburbs And Have Three Beautiful Kids)
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Everything Is Going To Be Fine
You’re twenty-six and sitting at your dining room table with a steaming cup of coffee and the silence you’ve forgotten how to fill.
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The Heartbreaking Truth About Why You Can Never Be ‘Just Friends’ With Your Ex
Don’t fool your heart. Don’t give it anymore false hope or faith. It will only make the wounds grow bigger. It will only make the bruises go deeper. And it…
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Stop Taking Advantage Of Her Because She Really Isn’t Asking For Much
She’s not asking for anything crazy. She’s only asking for a decent man. She’s only asking for an authentic love.
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The ‘Cash Me Outside’ Girl Is About To Get Her Own Reality TV Show And 2017 Already Sucks Ass
Just when I was starting to hope I would never hear the words “cash me outside” ever again, the world had to prove it’s an awful place and remind me…
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What We Misunderstand About ‘The Law Of Attraction’ (And How To Set It Straight)
If we become totally obsessed with chasing after something, it keeps running away. This is because we are looking for what we can take from it, rather than what we…
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This British Tourist Was Found Dead After He Sent His Friends These Harrowing Texts
He wrote about a “scary guy with the face mask”.
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He’s Not Your Forever Person If You Can’t Answer ‘Yes’ To These 5 Questions
Are you happier with him than without him?
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When You’re Truly In Love, You Never Have To Question It: Michael Faudet Talks Love, Poetry And His Relationship With Lang Leav
Perhaps the most important lesson I’ve learnt from a broken heart is that it isn’t the end of love. Just the end of a relationship. Of course going through a…
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How You Recharge After Too Much Socializing, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Virgo: Diving into a good book or a brand new series you can bingewatch, so that you don’t waste your time overthinking or obsessing over every tiny little social interaction…
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I’m Ready To Let Go Of You And Find Someone Who Deserves Me
I wish you can hear my thoughts, they never lie. I’m running out of lines — let the rest be unspoken; I’m ready to leave without them.
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To People With Big Hearts And Bigger Emotions, You Don’t Need To Apologize For Loving So Much
There’s a magic about you; did you know that? You’ve seen the worst in people, in situations, but keep finding silver linings. You’re an optimist, even when the world tries…
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Here’s The Truth About Vaginal Discharge
I would take my young self by the shoulders, look her straight in the eye, and say, “This isn’t going to make sense to you right now, but it is…
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14 Dudes Confess The Surprisingly Killer Traits That Make A Woman A Keeper
If a girl says “I just get along better with guys, it’s less drama,” what does that scream to you? It screams to me: “I AM A HUGE PILE OF…
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25 Non-Negotiable Life Lessons I’ve Come To Accept By 25
It’s so much easier to be friendly and kind than it is to be hurtful. Bullying is so 2014. Let’s all just be nice to each other and call it…
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How To Cope When Your Partner Asks For Space
If your anxieties drive you to seek more attention from your partner, think about the impact this will ultimately have on the relationship. Acting out on your anxieties by trying…
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10 Inspiring Books About Travel Written By Women That Will Soothe Your Aching Wanderlust
West with the Night by Beryl Markham. Beryl is pretty much the epitome of a badass female traveler.
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The Truth About Being The Loyal Girl With A Broken Heart
You’re stronger than you think. You took the higher moral ground. You’re not someone who hurts the people around you. You’re someone who keeps taking on pain and maybe tried…
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13 Real People Who Have Been Personally Kidnapped Share Their Terrifying Stories
“They kept talking about whether or not they should kill me or let me go. I convinced them to drop me off as long as I promised not to say…
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How To Get An Independent Person To Fall For You
Love the fact that they conquered, and fought their hardest battles on their own.
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Here’s To The Guys Worth Waiting For
Here’s to the men who aren’t afraid to say, ‘I love you,’ when they really feel it. The men who realize feelings might not be reciprocated, but who take that…
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If He Has These 27 Qualities, He’s A Keeper And You Shouldn’t Let Him Go
He chooses quality people in his circle because that’s who will motivate him to be a better man.
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To The Man I Love Next, I Promise You All Of My Heart
I want to be with you through thick and thin, from the good times to bad times.
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What I Learned From A Year Of Doing Improv (Besides That I’m Terrible At Improv)
The meat and potatoes of improvisational comedy isn’t invention – it’s emotion.
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Show Him How Great You Are Doing Without Him
Now without him, you have reclaimed control of your life. You are your own person and you have become your own light.
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Friends Can Break Your Heart Too
It hurts to know that they’re right there, that they’re still the same person you shared so many memories with but can no longer reach out to. It hurts to…
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26 Realtors Reveal The Disturbing History Behind The Haunted Houses They Were Forced To Sell
“There were fingernail scratches on the insides of the doors. The old tenants used to lock their toddlers in the closets for days.”
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This Is How You Love A Girl With A Closed Off Heart
She’s been so reliant on just herself in the past that she’s nearly forgotten what it’s like to consider someone else and to be honest, she’s not sure she’s ready…
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8 Beautiful Lessons To Help Your Healing
Just because you are going through hell right now, doesn’t mean you will never ever smile again.
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25 People On The Eerie Experience That No One Believes They’re Telling The Truth About
“Her face comes into focus. Half of it is cover in burn marks and blisters, and the other half is charred. The final detail come into view. This part with…
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When She’s Got A Good Heart But Loses Faith In You, It’s Over
They didn’t leave because they didn’t care they left because they couldn’t keep trying to convince you to care.
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The Real Reason She Lost Interest (And It’s Not Because She Stopped Liking You)
She lost interest because she realized you’re not ready. You’re not ready for a relationship, you’re not ready for something real. You’re still into casual dating, you’re into things that…
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Sometimes Life Sucks But You’re The Only One Who Can Change The Situation You’re In
You can give yourself 24 hours to feel sorry for yourself, but that’s it because while your life might feel like it’s falling apart the rest of the world is…
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If Given The Choice, I’d Rather Be The One Hurt Every Time
I would rather hurt someone with the truth then paint lies just so it’s easier for me.
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She Overthinks These 12 Things Because She Really Likes You
Why you’re taking so long to text back. Are you purposely waiting to make her suffer? Are you busy? Or did you read her text and decide it wasn’t important…
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5 Reasons Why It’s Okay To Be A Third Wheel (And What You Can Gain From It)
Learning about love isn’t only about your personal experiences, learning about love is also about looking at how other people treat each other and how they handle things.
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This Is The Type Of Girl That You Should Stop Taking For Granted
She’s the girl that does everything for you and never asks for anything in return.
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You Don’t Have To Be Any Less Of Yourself For Anyone
Listen: Who you are is someone to be proud of.
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Here’s What It Feels Like To Experience Bipolar Mania, Because It Isn’t Just ‘High Energy’
Mania is wonderful, crazy, and, at times, terrifying.
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The Truth About Falling In Love With Your Head Instead Of Your Heart
My emotions are losing their mind at the sight of you, and my logical side is actually giving the green light.
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A Side-By-Side Comparison Of The Things Men And Women Say To Me In Bars
Dan: “Oh, you write? That must be nice. Have you ever heard of Deutsche Bank though?” Liz: “You write? Fantastic. What’s your last name? I’m going to read everything you’ve…
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I Think It’s Time To Let You Go
This doesn’t mean I don’t care about you, or that I didn’t wish things were different. I’m just doing that thing you do when you love somebody, understanding that what…
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20 Reasons Why Strong, Sensitive Girls Attract Such Highly Manipulative, Narcissistic Men
They want to exert power over someone stronger than them, because someone stronger is always a threat to their shady ways.
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Your Love And Sex Horoscopes For March, Based On Relationship Status
Single Gemini: This March, you’re rediscovering your inner sexual god(dess). Coupled Gemini: If you’ve been musing about a threesome, openly address this to your partner.