Skip the Small Talk on Dates: Here’s What to Ask Instead
I am the queen of first dates. Ask any of my friends, and they’ll tell you: I’m an extremely extroverted hopeless romantic who loves an…
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Harmful Gossiping or Healthy Venting? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
During my first week of teaching, I looked forward to heading down to the teachers’ lounge for my 25-minute lunch period each day. At 22…
5 Ways to Maintain a Long-Distance Friendship
Like all relationships, long-distance friendships are works in progress. A lot of effort is required of both people to maintain effective communication. Here are 5 ways to keep a long-distance friendship going strong!
Beyond the Bar: 5 Creative Date Ideas That Don’t Involve Alcohol
Ditch the Booze: 5 Best Sober Date Ideas
How to Be a Good Friend When Someone Is Grieving
“Welcome to the club that no one wants to belong to.” Those were the words of my friend after I lost my dad to Frontal…
Lose the Filter: How to be Authentic in Your Online Dating Profile
I used to think that I was too small and not good-looking enough to get someone to go on a date with me. Spending hours…
How to Move on When a Friendship Ends
In every relationship, there are going to be times when disagreements arise and conflicts happen. In romantic relationships, I’ve known breaking up was a possibility,…
Looking for ‘The One,’ BFF Edition: How to Friend ‘Date’
Butterflies in your stomach. Sweaty palms. The feeling that your tongue has turned into a giant cotton ball, soaking up every intelligent thing you have…
How and When To Say No: Tips From a Recovered People Pleaser
Recently, I’ve found myself in a state I’ve experienced many times before: Burnout. Specifically, I was experiencing burnout after a year of dealing with chronic…
How To Set Boundaries, and What To Do When The Other Person Pushes Back
I had faced months of annoyance and frustration with my longtime roommate, who was not communicating as well as she usually did, specifically when it…