Practical Advice From Someone Who Survived 2+ Years in a Long-Distance Relationship
I spent my boyfriend’s college graduation in 2012 barely holding myself together, trying to be celebratory when all I could feel was sadness. I had two…
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5 Books that Remind Us It’s Okay to Be Heartbroken
Six months from now, I was supposed to be getting married and building a family with the man who had promised to love me until…
3 Lessons I Learned From My ‘Failed’ Relationships
Not getting along with people has always made me uncomfortable. Whether it was a matter of just not jiving with someone, or actually having a…
When FOBO (Fear of Better Options) Leaves You With No Options
Throughout college, I excelled at making even the most last-minute plans possible. While other friends diligently planned out their weekly calendars, I did my best…
How to Make Meaningful Connections Online (and 3 Apps That Will Help)
As a native Spanish speaker, I love interacting with people of other cultures and nationalities; I find connecting with others an opportunity to practice English…
The Best Way to Get Over a Breakup? Start Praying for Your Ex
Two and half years into my relationship, I started dating my doubts and my boyfriend at the same time. As Sean and I would lay…
Getting to Know Your New Roommate
I spent a four-year interlude living in Chicago, where I had a cozy, light-filled apartment all to my own. Everything was exactly as I wanted…
5 Ways to Show Gratitude for Your Coworkers
If you work a typical 9 to 5 like me, then you probably spend most of your time not with your friends or family, but…
5 Creative and Inexpensive Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
As a Ph.D. student, I know firsthand what it’s like to struggle through heavy gifting seasons on a tight budget. Graduate stipends are low, and…
The 4 Commandments of Texting
We’ve all been there: You emerge from class or a meeting at work to find that your “Squad” group text has somehow multiplied by 271…