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,…
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4 Realistic Rom-Coms to Soothe Your Skeptical Soul
In the halcyon days of my youth, it was hard to decide which dashing cinema hero I’d rather have as my boyfriend: free-spirited, sensitive artist…
4 Relationship Lessons We Can Learn From Amy and Jake in ‘Brooklyn 99’
In college, I was clueless about two things: what to look for in a boyfriend, and how to be a good romantic partner. I was…
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…
How to Get Over Somebody You Never Actually Dated
When my friends and I talk about our worst breakups, I never have much to contribute. Since I’ve never been in a long-term relationship, I’ve…
How to Avoid Dating Fatigue
As a newly single person, I lost no time in jumping back on Tinder after my breakup. While I was initially happy to feel the…
How to Find the Silver Lining in a Long-Distance Relationship
When I graduated from college, I knew that I’d not only be starting a new career, but I’d also be entering a new chapter of…
The Benefits of Getting Married in My Early 20s
Just over a year ago, my wife and I celebrated 50 percent of our lives together. I called it our “fifty-percent-iversary.” We had been together…
5 Books to Love this Valentine’s Day
The love in your life doesn’t have to be defined by a romantic partner. The ancient Greeks had four, six, seven, or even eight different…
What ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Taught Me About Love
When I first read Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” back in high school, I remember realizing that I’d found something special. It wasn’t just that…
