Articles

the mr big effect: an era of emotionally unavailable women

None of us woke up one morning and decided to become emotionally unavailable.

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the freedom of turning 30

30, flirting and thriving?

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the emptiness behind the goal weight

It was an idea planted for me, through years of cultural conditioning

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the stalking epidemic

We can't be friends, but I'd like to just pretend.

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the people who forget what first dates feel like

For the ones who tell you to “just give him a chance.”

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the summer i spent alone and nobody noticed

Sometimes the simple seasons are the ones that teach you who you actually are.

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the art of the gentle reset

Little rituals that improve everything.

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the magic of being alone (even when it hurts)

I'm finally ready to turn 30.

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the energy of a good outfit

How dressing up, even when you're low, can change your entire mood.

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the hailey bieber haze

A personal apology to the women I fought with over a man.

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Green Fern
the love for inner dialogue

We all have an inner voice that speaks to us constantly.

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Yellow Flower
the death of online dating

Just so you know, I hate it here. Anyway, back to the apps.

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the ache of heartbreak

I'm not someone that copes well with losing people.

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