I'm not really a "let it go" kind of person. You can pretty much ask anyone I've ever dated, they're probably like why the heck does Rosie still reference me in some of her blog posts when we broke up almost 10 years ago?! Things just stick with me, I wish they didn't. I get…
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Being In Love Vs. Being Comfortable
Relationships are hard for a number of reasons. They involve two people, each who has their own thoughts, feelings, and complicated structure. Two people that are trying to melt their lives into one. To have one set of thoughts, feelings, and one single complicated structure. Sometimes it can be hard to find the person that's right…
How To Actually Support Women
I think we talk a lot of talk about how we want men and women to be equal and many men say that they support women 100%. But I don't think they really know what that support entails. I saw the following images on Twitter and was disgusted with the reaction from guys who are…
Seeing Everything As Temporary
I’m a pessimist. Not because I see the world as only bad, even though it seems that way a lot of the time. But I’m a pessimist because I always expect the worst - that way I’m rarely ever disappointed. I don’t like to get my hopes up just to be let down. It’s happened…
Dating After College
College is a great time to meet the person you're going to marry. You might not date them while you're a freshman or sophomore and still getting the hang of things, but there is a huge possibility you're going to meet the person you are going to spend the rest of your life with. You're…
A New Normal
We took COVID-19 seriously from the beginning. We knew it was going to be bad, to be devastating. But it's hard to really know what it's going to look like next week or next month. I'm on two weeks of social distancing, it is now my new normal. I work from home and the only…
Spring Bucket List
Can you believe spring is less than a week away? February and March have been such a whirlwind for me, it's hard to believe they even happened. I finished up my winter bucket list last week, crossing off a lot on my list! Since spring weather is hopefully here to stay, I thought I'd get…
Fixing Your Problems With A Relationship
In middle school, having a boyfriend was the only thing that was important. You're in your awkward phase and just need someone to tell you you're pretty. You're still forming friendships and you need someone who is a constant. Your favorite emo songs sing about heartbreak and falling in love and you want to be…
When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough
There will be a time in everyone's life when you just aren't appreciated. Whether it's the effort you're putting in at home, with your friends or family, or at work - sometimes your best isn't good enough. And generally speaking, your best is good enough. Trying your best and failing is nothing to be ashamed…
25 Things I Learned In My 25 Years
I'm turning 26 next week and I thought I'd reflect back on all that I've learned in my life. This has been a year of huge growth for me and I'm finally embracing being proud of myself for my hard work. Last year, I read a letter I had written to my 25 year old…