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What It Means To Love A Girl Who Is Used To Being On Her Own

Toxic Humans Are Not Going To Appreciate Your Soft Heart 

When you love a girl who is used to being on her own, you’re loving a girl who is scared by the possibility of ever having to relearn how to do that. You’re saying, “Please let me in,” while she’s saying, “Please don’t go.”

By Kendra Syrdal, 12 Aug 2016

This Is How You Love Someone With Anxiety

This Is How You Love Someone With Anxiety

Accept their apologies even you don’t understand.

By Kirsten Corley, 18 Jan 2017

10 Things You Learn From Being Raised By A Strong Mother

Joyful adult daughter greeting happy surprised senior mother in garden

You learn that she still knows more about love than you do.

By Rania Naim, 10 Feb 2016

The Psychology Of Sexy — 5 Alluring Traits That Have Nothing To Do With Looks

I’ve only ever been attracted to a woman once. It was over 10 years ago but I still remember how electrifying her presence was.

By May Pang, 6 Aug 2025

We Don’t Always End Up With The Loves Of Our Lives (And That’s Okay)

We Don’t Always End Up With The Loves Of Our Lives (And That’s Okay)

Some people can love you more in a year than others could love you in fifty.

By Heidi Priebe, 2 Jun 2016

Finding Peace Of Mind After Addiction – Why It’s So Important To Get Tested For Hepatitis C

One of the most common risks for people navigating addiction is contracting Hepatitis C (Hep C). Our series, Turning Points, is dedicated to giving former addicts and their partners a platform to share their recovery journeys.

By January Nelson, 13 Jun 2024

7 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You’re The Child Of A Narcissistic Parent

7 Things People Don't Realize You're Doing Because You're The Child Of A Narcissistic Parent

We forget to give ourselves permission to dislike someone, to address conflict, to confront issues, or even just to acknowledge when someone has reached epic levels of douchebaggery.

By Shahida Arabi, 1 Mar 2018

6 Things You Need To Know If You’re Dating An INFJ, The World’s Rarest Personality Type

Recognize that when an INFJ has called you out, it’s not because they don’t care for you or love you. In fact, it’s usually because they care enough and are invested in the relationship to try to make it work. Rather than shutting down or criticizing them for expressing their needs, it’s best to find a common ground and validate their emotions.

By Shahida Arabi, 17 Jan 2018

10 Heartbreaking (Yet Inspiring) Truths About Single Parenting

1. The Stigma Your words hurt. Every single parent is fully aware that there’s a stigma attached to our position — that we arrived at our status through stupidity or immoral actions.

By Anonymous, 5 Aug 2025

26 Things Every Person Should Do For Themselves At Least Once A Year

Take yourself out to dinner.

By Brianna Wiest, 14 Nov 2014

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