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Though optimism might seem like a good quality, one woman explains how her positive outlook can sometimes make her hold onto relationships that are far gone.

Inspiration Love

To the Girl Who Puts Claw Marks on Everything That Leaves Her

October 10, 2016October 7, 2016 Kate Mitchell 1 Comment #dating, #love, #relationships, holdingon, letgo, lettinggo, optimism

I like to think of myself as an optimist. In fact, I know quite certainly I am. It’s got to

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After her parents' divorce, one woman had to take on the responsibility of her siblings and struggled with having good relationships with her parents. Today, she looks back on the experience and realizes that she is stronger for it.

My Parents’ Divorce Altered My Course

September 19, 2016September 17, 2016 Krystal Anderson 4 Comments #family, #love, #marriage, #relationships, divorce, parents

When I was 15 years old, my mother drove me to work and told me the news that she and

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In this blog on dating and relationships, one woman examines the unrealistic dating expectations of women who want it all when it comes to their partners.

Foxgirls: Women’s Unrealistic Dating Expectations

September 8, 2016September 8, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 0 Comment #dating, #love, #relationships, datingexpectations, expectations, foxgirl, unrealistic

I wrote a story about foxboys a bit ago. A “foxboy” is my euphemism for a “f*ckboy,” the latest dating

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One woman explains why she has a love hate relationship with dating, but in the end realizes it's important to put herself out there and try.

My Love Hate Relationship With Dating

August 16, 2016August 15, 2016 Sarah Durnin 0 Comment #boys, #dating, #love, #men, #relationship, dates

The rule in my house growing up was: no dating till you’re 16. Instead of following said rule, I remained

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A foxboy is a nicer term for "fuckboy." One woman explains this dating trend and why women should move on from these guys to find one they deserve.

The Anti “Foxboy” Movement

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 1 Comment #dating, #love, #men, #relationships, #women, fuckboy, sex

Just a little disclaimer before I begin: “foxboy” is a euphemism and sounds like something else a little more sinister.

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Has a man you've dated ever called you crazy? One woman explains why you shouldn't believe them.

To the Women Who’ve Been Called Crazy — You’re Not

July 26, 2016August 3, 2016 Linden Shinpaugh 2 Comments #dating, #love, #relationships, crazy, strong women

I hate when men call women crazy. Here’s a little tip: Don’t lie to us and we won’t look crazy

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In this humorous piece, one woman explains why it's important to get to know yourself before marriage.

Marriage before 30? DON’T. DO. IT.

July 21, 2016July 20, 2016 Sarah Durnin 6 Comments #dating, #love, #marriage, #relationships, knowyourself

Well, okay. Fine. You can do whatever you want. You can get married when you’re 18, 21, or 55. It’s

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If a guy hits on you, it's okay to say, "I'm not interested." Here's why.

It’s Okay to Say, ‘I’m Not Interested’

July 20, 2016July 19, 2016 Alex Temblador 1 Comment #advice, #dating, #love, #men, #tips, #women, gettinghiton, honest, honesty, nothanks

Today in the grocery store, a man stopped me for a second to ask me for my number. I declined

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How Pride Taught Me To Love Myself

June 30, 2016July 3, 2016 Myria Martin 0 Comment #female, #identity, #love, #selflove, #women, lgbtq, lgbtqia, lgbtrights, pride, pridemonth, queer

I realized that I wasn’t straight when I was thirteen, an age that many claim is too young for kids

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Race, sexual orientation, religion, or gender may determine our identities, however. they should not determine violence against us. In this moving piece, a woman shares how we are beautiful in our difference and more alike than it may seem. She ends the piece by asking others to not hurt those who may seem different than them.

Please Don’t Hurt Me

June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 Carollaine Garcia 1 Comment #identity, #love, #safety, #women, children, creativity, lgbtq, peopleofcolor, religion, violence

I am a person of color, and I was born this way. I have spent my life being told to

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