Why Is Being Loved by Straight Men So Draining?
Inside Frances’ mind was a to-do list. On it was a small pile of laundry, an almost-due lab worksheet, and an internship deck still missing its final touches. Also a…
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Sometimes, It’s Okay to Ghost
Today, ghosting—the act of suddenly cutting off all communication with someone, usually after they’ve expressed romantic interest—is no longer considered remarkable. The explanations behind this behavior generally vary, although there…
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The Last Single Friend Standing
Sitting cross-legged in my high school gym, a guidance counselor asked 200 girls to close their eyes and imagine their life in ten years. I shut my eyes and immediately…
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We’re Not Really Strangers Makes Me Feel Held
Three weeks into 2021, I was mindlessly scrolling through TikTok, attempting to numb the heartbreak I’d been tending to since the new year. I abruptly stopped on one featuring an…
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8 Women Open Up About Being in Age-Gap Relationships
Age-gap relationships have become a popular topic of conversation in recent years. But are they all that we make them out to be? People are quick to criticize those in…
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Does Break-Up Sex Really Help You Forget Your Ex?
We’ve all been there: the first night out on the town, newly single and—dare I say—ready to mingle. Either you’re tingling with excitement and more than ready to utilize your…
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My Father and I
I was eight years old the only time I saw my father cry. This was when we still lived in the red brick apartment building. First unit, second floor. I…
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How to Love With Political Differences
Everything changes when you fall in love. That was the case for me, at least—I gave so many parts of myself away, compromising my values for a guy who’d barely…
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