List: Relationships | Curated by Gracia Kleijnen

Jul 8, 2022
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Relationships
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The Masterpiece
My Best Friend Is Unpredictably Toxic, but I Choose to Forgive Her for Her SinsThe constant pushing and pulling does make me wonder if it’s the right decision
Aug 24, 2021
Aug 24, 2021
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RESONATES
I Am Triggered By Your Pregnancy Announcement, But Not For The Reasons You’d ExpectIt denotes an upcoming change in our relationship and a loss of something I never received
Aug 26, 2021
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Aug 26, 2021
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I Don’t Know if I Ever Want To Start a Family of My OwnThe baby wagon is in full motion for women around my age, and I have no intention of hopping on.
Mar 8, 2021
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Mar 8, 2021
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P.S. I Love You
Why I Took A Break From Celebrating Mother’s DayAnd will never take any classmates’ advice again
May 9, 2021
May 9, 2021
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Long-Term Perspective
Love Isn’t Always EnoughIt needs to be practical too.
Jul 10, 2021
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Jul 10, 2021
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Improve Your Friendships by Paying Attention to Cultural Intricacies When CommunicatingOr risk your message getting lost in translation.
Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021
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Fearless She Wrote
In Dating, “No, Thank You” Is Not the Start of a NegotiationThere’s a fine line between courting someone and harassment.
Jul 28, 2021
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Jul 28, 2021
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Curious
The Overlooked Benefits of Dating a WorkaholicThey will pull you up to new heights of potential.
Jan 9, 2021
Jan 9, 2021
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Finding Comfort on a Stranger’s Virtual ShoulderIn a few spare minutes, people show their best sides through patience and understanding.
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
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How To Be A Human
At A Call Center, We Had Less Than 250 Seconds to Make a Human ConnectionI vividly remember these conversations to this day
Sep 7, 2020
Sep 7, 2020
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How To Be A Human
Can You Befriend Someone with Opposing Views?It is possible, if you are both able to see past your differences.
Sep 2, 2020
Sep 2, 2020
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How To Be A Human
How It Feels When Friendships Reach Their Expiration DateAs you move through life, you will come in contact with all sorts of people. Some stay lifelong friends, others stay by your side for some…
Aug 9, 2020
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Aug 9, 2020
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