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The Day I Realized We Weren’t Us Anymore
It was too beautiful that morning. Too peaceful. Too eerily quiet and reflective.
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Why Each Zodiac Will Never Give Up On Their Wildest Dreams
CANCER: You’re resilient. No matter how many times you get knocked down, you get up again.
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This Is Me Saying Goodbye To 2020
Goodbye, 2020. I promise to let you go and move on.
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30 Hilarious Things You Can Say At A Wedding But Not A Funeral
Oh don’t worry, they’re happy tears.
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You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Having Strong Feelings
You need to stop blaming yourself for caring too much, for growing too attached, for making something out of nothing. It’s not nothing if it’s bothering you.
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Walking Away Is Hard When You Have A Soft Heart
Walking away is hard when you have a soft heart because you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. You don’t want to cause any drama.
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8 Things I Mistook For Attraction
I assumed our friendship was only the first step toward a long, fulfilling, committed relationship. I had trouble telling the difference between people who were simply friends and people who…
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Why Each Zodiac Is Putting Off Therapy (Even Though They Should Really Go)
VIRGO: You feel like your problems aren’t that bad. You feel like other people are going through much worse so you can’t complain.
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You’re Not Who I Expected To Fall For, But I Couldn’t Be More Grateful
I’ve always had a specific idea of how my love life would go. And you threw a curveball into any plans that I could have never foreseen.
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What Each Zodiac Sign Wants To Improve Upon In The New Year
VIRGO: You want to get better at recognizing signs of burnout. You want to avoid putting too much on your plate at once. You want to build a healthier work/life…
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5 Reminders When You Love An Alcoholic (And Want To Leave)
This might not be the real them — but it’s them right now.
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Honestly, I Don’t Know Who I Am Anymore
It’s always a shock when people comment on how little I’ve changed. It’s weird that they can spot me in a crowd, and recognize me straightaway, when the girl they’re…
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10 Small, Realistic Goals You Should Set For 2021
Admit to your flaws. Apologize when you do something wrong. Don’t shift the blame. When you mess up, aim to learn a valuable lesson and become a better person.
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20 Little Known Facts About Dating Apps Like Tinder, Match, And Bumble
Men initiate contact around 80% of the time in straight matchmaking, and if you are a woman looking to date other women and you simply initiate contact with another woman…
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How Each Zodiac Sign Feels Heading Into 2021
TAURUS: You’re cautiously optimistic. You know the new year isn’t going to magically change anything, but you believe that things are going to start getting better for you soon.
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What I Wish I Knew About Having A Crush On A Girl At 17
I wish I would’ve known that my true friends would not hate me or think I was unnatural, but would know the person I am and still love me. That…
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The Horrifying True Story Behind One Of The Biggest Radio Hits Of The ‘90s
What most listeners don’t know is this song was written about a particularly unnerving true crime case.
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If You’re Struggling To Find Commitment In Your Relationships, Read This
Dating was difficult before a pandemic, and now it’s gotten even more confusing.
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What Each Zodiac Refuses To Do On First Dates
LEO: You refuse to make the first move. You want the other person to chase you.
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7 Reminders When You’re Leaving A Long-Term Relationship
You’re allowed to mourn what you’ve lost while looking forward to something better.
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In 2021, Start Making The First Move
Don’t talk yourself out of taking risks that excite you. You don’t want to spend your whole life waiting for the perfect moment to make a move. You don’t want…
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6 Things To Remember When You Miss Someone You Cut Out Of Your Life
Your loneliness can trick you into missing the wrong person.
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30 Wise Reminders From Older People With Life Experience
Life is basically a series of choices, usually the harder and the easier choice. Your only chance of coming out ahead is to reflexively choose the harder option.
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The Little Thing Each Zodiac Sign Appreciates More Than Presents
LIBRA: Being complimented on aspects of their personality, like their soft heart or their giving nature.
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How Each Zodiac Handles Anger In Their Relationships
When you’re angry, you guilt trip your person. You make them feel like crap for hurting you.
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The Real Healing Happens In Moving Forward
Healing does not happen in the past. Healing happens in the today and the tomorrow.
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6 Common Emotions You’ll Feel When Dealing With A Narcissist
Dealing with a narcissist can cause you to feel like nothing you do is good enough.
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In 2021, This Is What We Need To Leave Behind
Let’s leave behind our attachment to the things that were wrong for us.
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Why You Should Be Excited About Going Into 2021 Single
I can pursue my dreams without worrying about not having enough time for someone.
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6 Signs You’re In A Wholesome Relationship
When the connection between two people is genuine and strong, playing games just doesn’t even make any sense.
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30 Acts Of Love That Are Romantic In Movies — But Creepy AF In Real Life
Relentlessly pursuing an ex who clearly doesn’t want you back.
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23 Doctors And Nurses Share The Paranormal Stories That Make Me Believe Every Hospital Is Haunted
“This, to me, is the scariest thing at work. They see something you don’t.”
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If They Exhibit These 15 Traits, Sorry, But They’re A Narcissist
They lie and distort facts to suit their own narrative.
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A Plea For Jordan Peele To Remake ‘The Skeleton Key’
What would The Skeleton Key be like if it was written for an audience in the post George Floyd and Breonna Taylor world?
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Heal The Parts Of You That Made You Believe You Don’t Deserve The Best In Life
Heal the way you feel about yourself. Forget those who silenced you.
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What Each Zodiac Sign Can Expect From Jupiter In Aquarius
Jupiter has entered the sign of Aquarius as of today, December 19th, 2020, and shifts into Pisces on May 13th.
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7 Ugly Life Lessons I Learned From 2020
You have to put conscious effort into your self-growth because no one else is going to do the work for you.
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7 Crappy People You Should Leave Behind In 2021
Leave behind people who treat your accomplishments as personal losses.
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What Each Zodiac Sign Needs To Feel Comfortable In A Relationship
LEO: Quality time. They need to know you’re willing to set aside plenty of time for them instead of treating them as an afterthought.
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Which ‘The Wilds’ Character You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
TAURUS: Although you’ve suffered through some incredibly tough times, your past hasn’t hardened you.
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It’s Time To Forgive Yourself For The Person You Were When You Were Just Trying To Get By
There is no path that is seamless in this life, no course that does not come without turns and the occasional dead end.
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In 2021, I Hope I Get To Hug You Again
I hope the next year, I get to hug you again.
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How Each Zodiac Hides Their Crushes
TAURUS: You ignore your crushes. You actively avoid talking to them and looking at them.
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Read This If You Worry That You’ll Never Really Get Your Life Together
If you are someone who is worried that they will never get their life together, your fear is clouding your vision.
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If You Find Yourself Missing Someone You Shouldn’t, Read This
Your feelings are normal, and you should allow yourself to feel the entire spectrum of emotions, for healing is ongoing and you owe it to welcome old feelings.
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30 Insanely Stupid, Short Jokes To Text Your Friends
What’s the difference between in-laws and outlaws? Outlaws are wanted.
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5 Things You Should Know About Living With Your Partner
Every night is date night and every morning is the start of a new day together. It’s a safe space for just the two of you.
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How Each Zodiac Sign Handles Their Deepest Fears
TAURUS: You avoid everything that scares you. You make constant excuses in order to remain in your comfort zone.
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