Wednesday, July 29

LIFESTYLE

I Was Suppressing My Feelings About My Relationship
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RELATIONSHIPS

I Was Suppressing My Feelings About My Relationship

The truth is, I was playing a dangerous game with myself. A game of pretend. A game called, "Everything’s Fine." And, spoiler alert, everything was definitely not fine. Mark and I, we looked the part. Perfect Instagram couple. Smiling faces, exotic vacations, matching athleisure wear (don't judge, it was comfy). But behind the filters and the perfectly curated grid, a slow-burning resentment was simmering, fueled by the things I wasn't saying. It started small. Mark always leaving his socks on the floor. Me quietly picking them up, muttering under my breath, but never actually telling him it bothered me. Then it escalated. Him constantly interrupting me when I was talking. Me forcing a laugh, telling myself I was being too sensitive, when inside I felt a little piece of myself shrinking. ...
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So You Want To Date Your Best Friend But Don’t Know Where To Start
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DATING

So You Want To Date Your Best Friend But Don’t Know Where To Start

Okay, so you're crushing on your best friend. We've all been there! It's a tricky situation, balancing the comfort and security of a solid friendship with the butterflies and potential awkwardness of romance. Don't worry, you're not alone in this, and there are definitely ways to navigate these waters. First, let's acknowledge the elephant in the room: risk. Confessing your feelings could change your friendship, possibly for the worse. Are you prepared for that? Think long and hard about what this friendship means to you. Is the potential reward of a relationship worth the risk of losing what you already have? Now, assuming you've considered the risks and you're still game, it's time to investigate whether those feelings might be reciprocated. Subtlety is your friend here. Start paying cl...
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Celebrity Dating Is A B****
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DATING

Celebrity Dating Is A B****

Celebrity dating is a bitch. A diamond-encrusted, paparazzi-flashbulb-infused, social-media-scrutinized bitch, but a bitch nonetheless. And trust me, I know. Before all this, I was just Sarah, a regular bookstore owner with a penchant for bad puns and an even worse dating record. Then Liam Walker, heartthrob extraordinaire and the reason my teenage self plastered posters all over her bedroom wall, walked into my shop. He was researching a role, something about a charming bookstore owner, ironically. Our eyes met over a dusty copy of "Pride and Prejudice" (his choice, surprisingly), and the rest, as they say, was a whirlwind. A whirlwind of secret dates, stolen kisses in back alleys, and whispered promises under the cloak of anonymity. It was intoxicating, exciting, and utterly terrifying....
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Is It Love Or A Crush
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ATTRACTION

Is It Love Or A Crush

It happened the moment you met her; it happened in an instant; you weren't prepared, and suddenly it started. You met someone, and out of the blue you can feel that sweet, tender, soft feeling beginning in your heart, the rush of excitement when you are with her. When she looks at you, your heart soars to heights you never thought were possible before; when she looks away or at someone else, a slight ripping feeling is felt in your heart, until she turns back to look at you and it is instantly healed and restored! You spend nights thinking about her - you can't sleep. Schoolwork is a distraction; homework takes forever; you spend your lessons daydreaming in a reverie. Are you in love? NOT YET. What I have described above is a full-on crush and it can happen at any time, to boys or girls. ...
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Dating A Country Man
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DATING

Dating A Country Man

As hard as it may be to believe, there are women who don't know the pleasures of having doors opened for them. dancing the Boot-Scooting Boogie, or spending the night watching shooting stars on the old deer stand with a warm, strong man. The following list is for them. 1. Girls grow up in love with horses...most of them, anyway. A country man is likely to know how to ride one, get enthusiastic about riding one with you, and may actually have a couple on his farm that match his cowboy hat and boot. 2. You are safe with a country man. No one in his right mind is going to mess with a guy who may have a gun hidden in his boot. 3. A country man was brought up right by his mama. He will open doors for you, pull out your chair, treat you with respect, and would never consider going dutch! 4. Have...
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Dating A Lawyer: 10 Pros And 10 Cons
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DATING

Dating A Lawyer: 10 Pros And 10 Cons

If you enjoy intelligent and hardworking people, you will love dating lawyers. To compete a degree in law and be licensed to practice is a great achievement, which only conscientious and smart people are capable of. Besides, legal professionals are good communicators, as their jobs require fine-tuned skills to argue and converse. Such specialists also need to be reliable and present themselves well. In short, the legal line of work shapes a certain type of individuals, who are exciting to be with. But are there any hidden issues you should be aware of? Discover pros and cons of dating a lawyer, and use proven tips to impress a professional to establish rapport with personalities of this caliber. 10 pros of dating a lawyer: A research by a dating site recently found that law is one of the ...
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Top 8 Ways To Get That Guy To Ask You Out
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DATING

Top 8 Ways To Get That Guy To Ask You Out

You are attracted to this hunk in school, or at your workplace, right? And you'd love him to date you, right? But you don't want to appear too desperate or pushy, right? Because you are afraid that may scare him off. And you're wondering, "How can I pull it off?" In this article, I want to share some tips you can use to get a guy to ask you out. 1. Smile Often Guys just love to see a smiling woman. Smiling makes a woman look appealing, inviting, and approachable. Furthermore, a woman who smiles often tells a man that she is a friendly woman. That can make a guy reckon that he will find it easy to get along with you. So, whenever you see him, smile sweetly into his face and give him a compliment. And as you converse with him, let a smile slip onto your face from time to time. 2. Drop Subtl...
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Dating Based On Your Birth Month: Zodiac Sign Compatibility
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DATING

Dating Based On Your Birth Month: Zodiac Sign Compatibility

Your zodiac sign can play a huge role in the way you see the world and interact with others. One of the biggest places this role shows up is when you’re interacting with a potential life partner. Zodiac sign compatibility can make you aware of problems you might have in the relationship like poor communication and jealousy long before they happen. Read on to learn more about the various signs and find out what the best and worst matches are for you. A Note on Compatibility Using Sun Signs Astrology is a complex practice that takes into account the locations of all of the stars at your birth, not just your sun sign. Depending on where the other planets and stars were, you may be much more or less compatible with your partner. So it’s important that you don’t take the following advice as...
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I Met My Husband Online — Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About Online Dating
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DATING

I Met My Husband Online — Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About Online Dating

My husband and I met on the popular dating app. Many people have misconceptions about online dating, from it being only for the socially inept to there being an extreme stigma around it. Despite the challenges it can present, online dating can be a really rewarding experience that can end in long-term commitment. Six months ago, I woke up hungover in a queen-sized room at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Salt Lake City. My eyes were swollen. My stomach felt sour. But, overall, I felt OK. I got more than eight hours of sleep, which isn't something most people can say the night before they get married. I sat on the bed watching "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" with an eye mask on, in hopes my dark circles would cease to exist. It was the Christmas card episode. Realizing it was almost n...
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What’s The New Cool? China!
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WANDERLUST

What’s The New Cool? China!

Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war. IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers. During the March events, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr., marveled at friendly locals, spotless streets and the high-speed Wi-Fi available on the subway; Chinese fans mobbed him for selfies on the Great Wall. Beijing’s state media lapped up the attention, with one Chinese blogger proclaiming that the American influencer had “eliminated all Western propaganda about China” in the eyes of a new generation. IShowSpeed’s YouTube page attests to this assessment. “China ...
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