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A Valentine’s Day Reality Check

Ah, Valentine’s Day—that day of the year when everyone is either madly in love or miserably single. Beneath the glittering facade of candlelit dinners and romantic gestures, there are single people, silently waiting for their turn. Not everyone is yearning for love, but for the hopeless romantics (like myself) who do, this day is one of the hardest of the year. Let’s take a hard look at what Valentine’s Day really means for us.

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Teen Love vs. Adult Romance: Two Sides Of The Same Heart

Love has a way of shaping us, whether it blooms in the intensity of youth or unfolds with the maturity of adulthood. Is love sweeter when discovered early, or does it hold deeper meaning when found later? Let’s dive into the beauty, lessons, and quirks of falling in love—whether as a starry-eyed teen or a cautious 20-something.

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The Art Of Starting Over

Loss comes in all shapes: losing a friend, a job opportunity, a lover. Whatever it may be, losing something always feels like you’ve just tossed a wall. The faster you drive, the more the toss hurts. The more you love, the more loss hurts. So, how do we deal with the inevitable truth that we must keep starting over? Give me a pen, I’m rewriting another end.

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It’s My Birthday And I’ll Cry If I Want To

It is December 9th, which means it is officially my birthday. Every single year, this is my most anticipated day, and every single year, I am disappointed. In fact, disappointment is an understatement. I am dissatisfied. Crying is optional and recommended. At the end of the day; it’s my party, and I’ll cry if I want to.

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Situationships: Good at the Falling, Not the Staying There

Beware of the newest contagious disease: situationships. Symptoms may include a lack of defined commitment, inconsistent communication, and physical connection without emotional depth. Use precautions to prevent spread: wear a mask, self-isolate, and stay away from emotionally unavailable people. Here’s a deep dive into the bizarre world of situationships.

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“Aesthetic”: How Women on the Internet are Being Gaslit By The Day

Which persona will you be wearing like a mask today? Are you a clean girl – minimalistic, chic, and effortless- or a mob wife – rich, loves to wear fur, has a mafia husband – or, don’t tell me, old money -wears beige and drives a BMW-? The realm of aesthetics is your oyster. Pick whichever you like. But what about who you actually are?

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The Allure of the “Bad Boy”: Is He Worth Going Back To?

If you watched Sex and the City and sat through all the horrible decisions Carrie made in her 30s, you’ve probably wondered why Carrie picked Mr. Big, the man who just couldn’t seem to treat her right no matter how many chances he was given, over the “nice guy” Aidan. Why do we seem to go for the ones who are emotionally unavailable? Why wait for him to pick us, when the “nice guy” already wants us? Here’s the alchemy behind the allure of the “bad boy”.

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The Gilmore Girls Curse: Can Mothers and Daughters Ever Be Friends?

Why is it that when daughters start to become their own person and separate from the image that their mothers had of them, fights seem to emerge? Do mothers always know best? Are daughters always wise? Most importantly; can you become your own person without hurting your mother?

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