Single in Quarantine: Self-Reflection During Self-Isolation
Growing up, I thought that my ultimate goal in life was to get married. Not only did pop culture insinuate this since the Disney movies…
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4 Ways to Deal With Significant Other Envy
In every relationship, though we try to be equally partnered, there are naturally some areas in which one person excels more than the other. Whether…
How Dating is Like Job Hunting (and How to Succeed with Both)
A few weeks ago, I had a job interview and a first date on the same day. Later, I called my mom to talk about…
I Got Married at 21. Here’s How I Knew I Was Ready.
When I think of how, on my wedding day, I was barely legal to drink my own champagne toast, it seems pretty bonkers that I…
6 Ways to Stay Independent in a Long-Term Relationship
When my partner and I first met in college, we quickly became inseparable. We studied together, hung out with the same friends, and even discovered…
What My First ‘Relationship Test’ Taught Me About Love
“I think we’re lost,” I said tentatively, watching the sun draw long shadows up the sides of the Utah canyon. “Nah, let’s keep going,” my…
Real-World Ways to Cope With Heartbreak
Let’s just get right into it and talk about my worst breakup. It was one of those whirlwind romances, and we’d grown very close in…
Why I Went on a Year-Long Dating Detox (And What I Learned)
For most of my life, I was a serial monogamist. I started dating at the age of 15 — and really didn’t look back. I…
Friends, or More-Than-Friends? A Survival Guide to Crushing on Your Pal
If two years ago you told me I’d start dating my closest guy friend from college, I would have never believed you. We were always…
5 Ways to Say, ‘I’m Sorry,’ to Your S.O. That Are Better Than Flowers
My first argument with a boy was in first grade. His name was Adam, and he was my best friend. He wore wireframe rounded spectacles,…
