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In 2017 — Be The Kind Of Person Who Gives A Fuck
2017 is the year to prove to the world that you have every reason to be in it — that you are allowed to take up space. It is the…
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The Truth Is I Thought About Reaching Out But I’m Scared
Should I tell you the truth or should I lie? Last time I was honest with you, you didn’t take it very well, last time I poured my heart out…
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8 Signs You’re Closer To Finding ‘The One’ Than You Think
You’re beginning to understand what love is because you’ve had to learn what love isn’t.
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20 Reasons Why You Should Live In A Small City In Your 20s
There’s less of an obsession with overworking, but just as much ambition.
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17 Reasons Why Old Souls Have A Harder Time Being Happy
It’s impossible for them to ignore all the devastation in the world.
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If You Can’t Handle These 10 Things, You Aren’t Ready For A Real Relationship
Your boyfriend is going to have female friends. Your boyfriend is going to have exes. If you can’t handle hearing him talk about another woman, then you’re going to have…
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16 Little Things That Will Drive Him Wild
Buy chocolate body paint to lick off of him, edible underwear to tear off of him, or a ball gag made of candy to stuff in his mouth.
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Your ‘Forever Person’ Isn’t Going To Be Perfect (And This Is A Good Thing)
Because love isn’t about perfection. It’s about finding a person to share your broken heart with.
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The Two Things You Can’t Live Without, Based On Your Birth Order
When you were little, your siblings always complained about you bothering them, so you had to find friends elsewhere.
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15 Guys On The Excruciatingly Honest Reason They Fell Out Of Love With Their ‘Forever’ Girl
“Four years apart is a long time. I still love her, but I’m not in love with her anymore.”
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Here’s The Bitter Truth About Unrequited Love
When someone doesn’t return affection, the chance at love stops right there. It wilts into something else. Something that can feel just as powerful as love. And that, my friends,…
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39 Men And Women Confess The Juiciest And Most Horrifying Personal Secrets That Could Destroy Their Lives
I’m going to be frank, these are some of the most insane stories I have ever heard in my entire life. They are crazier and, in a very few cases,…
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The One-Sentence Piece Of Encouragement You Need To Hear When You’re Heartbroken, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aquarius: Trying to detach yourself from the situation and avoid your feelings is only going to prolong the pain and make everything worse; breathe it in, feel it, acknowledge it,…
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I Loved You With My Whole Heart, But It’s Time To Let You Go
I am closing the door to the rollercoaster that has been you and me.
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You Know You Have Crohn’s Disease When You Deal With This Low-Key But Incredibly Frustrating Thing
Not having the energy to do things I love is frustrating, especially when I know the root cause is my disease.
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Why You Can’t Stop Procrastinating (And How To Fix It), Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Leo: Honestly, Leo, just get out of bed.
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If Your Girlfriend Is Doing These 6 Subtle Things, She’s Starting To Think She Can Do Better
When you enter your late twenties, there’s an undeniable (albeit metaphorical) shift in the air.
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23 Tiny Changes To Make In Your Way Of Thinking (That Will Completely Change Your Life)
When you’re hugging a loved one, give yourself a millisecond or two to appreciate that they are in your arms, right now, smiling and breathing and warm.
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I Am But A Dainty Introvert (And That’s Why I Haven’t Texted You Back)
Ignoring you and all other responsibilities is how I recharge. So you have to let me do it. And you can’t get mad at me.
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80 Insanely Smooth Pickup Lines That Will Actually Work On Men
I know I may not be the prettiest girl here, but guess what? I’m the only one talking to you.
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You Deserve To Remember How It Feels To Be Loved
You deserve to be with someone who makes you forget about every ignored message, every unanswered call and every person who couldn’t love you.
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The Ugly Truth About Ending A Relationship With Someone Who Was Never Yours In The First Place
I honestly thought we were both on the same page. Unfortunately all I ever got from that relationship was left over hickies, a broken heart, and rejection that stung like…
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This Is How You Keep Ruining Your Chances At Love, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Libra: You are a bit of a ‘lily padder.’ You pretty much click with everyone, so it’s not hard from you to constantly be discovering new connections with new people.…
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You Are More Than An Addict, And Stronger Than Your Addiction
Being an addict doesn’t make a person any less of a person, any less of a beautiful beating heart in need of love.
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He’s Just Not That Into You And You Can’t Change His Mind
He’s just not that into you. It doesn’t mean he’s not into you at all, it’s just not enough.
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Why It’s So Hard To Win You Over, Based On Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
ISTP: You need independence like a fish needs water.
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My Best Friend Ghosted Me, And It Hurt More Than Heartbreak
I expected this from a guy, I was prepared to be let down and disappointed by someone who only casually knew me over dinner or after a few fun dates…
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Apparently Google Maps Captured The EXACT Moment Of This Grisly Traffic Accident And It’s Super Eerie
It’s little unsettling that even some of the world’s most tragic moments are being caught on film around us.
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You Don’t Need The Kind Of Love That Saves You — You Can Do That On Your Own
You have fallen and you have risen time and time again; you are the living, breathing fragments of your triumphs and your tragedies, stitched together through hurt and hope, and…
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If I Get Lonely, I’ll Pour An Ardbeg Uigeadail And Masturbate
So I guess if they run into the night, I can smack their ass on the way out, and find a man who likes to be chosen — who likes…
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Your Boyfriend Is A Piece Of Shit And You Deserve Better
He shouldn’t leave bruises on you, even if you were just “messing around” and his verbal abuse is still abuse. He shouldn’t have double standards, he shouldn’t be allowed to…
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17 Tiny Pieces Of Advice For 2017
People aren’t worried about your life because they’re too busy worrying about what you’re thinking about their life.
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Here’s What Happened When I Gave Up On Love (And Started Giving Into Me)
Instead of going out on dates that I know will end up nowhere and settle for the temporary, I invested on the constant.
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This Single Mom Bought An App That Analyzes Sleep But The Audio It Recorded Revealed Something Terrifying
“On 12/30 at 2:04 am I caught something VERY weird. To set up: This night I was sleeping in my bed – my 3 year old was with me that…
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14 Guys On The Brutally Honest Reason Why They Never Tried To Win Back Their Ex
“I didn’t think I’d make it through the breakup the first time around. If I tried to win her back and she turned me down, I don’t think I could…
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10 Brutal Reasons Why ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ Is Code For ‘Just Not That Into You’
Actually not wanting a relationship is one thing, teetering on the edge of a relationship with someone and then claiming your heart is closed is another.
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10 Subtle Signs You And Your Partner Aren’t Equally Committed
One of you assumes the blame for both of your actions.
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7 Ways People Who Have Been Emotionally Abused Love Differently
They often attract people they need to heal more than people they can love.
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Date Someone Who’s Still Searching For Answers
The last thing you want is someone who ‘has all the answers’ – because all that means is that they’ve been asking uninteresting questions.
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When You Miss Her, Remember This
When you miss her, remember to give yourself a slap on the face because that’s what she would’ve wanted you to do. And when you miss her, remember all the…
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This Is What Triggers Your Insecurity, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Leo: You tend to derive a lot (or sometimes, all) of your self-worth from your achievements and successes. How to help yourself: Continue working hard and striving to be the…
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What I Want To Say To The ‘Forever Person’ Who Got Away
You inspired me and gave me the confidence I sorely needed. I know that I will never be able to forget you.
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17 Tiny Ways To Love Yourself Better In 2017
Walk away from relationships where you’re made to feel like you’re not good enough, like you need to change, or like you’re the second choice.
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Don’t Ever Be Sorry For Being The Girl Who Cares Too Much
In this world of half-love and fear of commitments, in this world of ‘just talking’ and having a ‘thing’ rather than dating, in this world of people skirting around their…
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25 Railroad Workers Reveal The Most Brutal Scene They’ve Ever Come Across
“The person we found wasn’t really identifiable as a human being, just a pile of meat. What gave it away were the scraps of clothing mixed into the pile.”
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He’s Definitely Your Forever Person If He Does These 20 Things With No Hesitation
He will show up when he says he will. He will be there when he says he will be. He will keep his word.
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You Have To Lose Some Good Things To Grow
What’s coming next may not be easy or comfortable – but it will be worth it.
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14 Signs Your Heartbreak Changed You In A Good Way
You don’t fight for people who don’t fight for you. You learn to let the ones who don’t care go.
