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5 Reasons Why I’ll Never Settle for Anything Other than “Soft Love” Again

I will not accept anything that does not allow me to feel respected, appreciated, and unharmed. — Today I found myself in a state of needing. Not to be confused with “needy,” although I often confuse the two when I feel like this. Needing still scares me, mainly because there has never been much space for my needs. I’m the person people turn to when they need…

Relationships

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5 Reasons Why I’ll Never Settle for Anything Other than “Soft Love” Again
5 Reasons Why I’ll Never Settle for Anything Other than “Soft Love” Again
Relationships

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Hello, Love

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5 Signs That You’re Asking the Wrong Person to Love You

Looking for love in the wrong person is a recipe for trauma. — He had a heart of pure gold. Even after all these years, I can confidently say he loved me. But he was bad at relationships. And by bad, I mean he just wasn’t good at relationship-ing. But don’t misunderstand; he wasn’t mean or disrespectful. …

Relationship Advice

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5 Signs That You’re Asking the Wrong Person to Love You
5 Signs That You’re Asking the Wrong Person to Love You
Relationship Advice

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Sex in Real Life

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Say goodbye to Medium and hello to Substack: here’s why I’m moving

What you can expect from Sex IRL now that it’s on Substack — I started Sex In Real Life on Medium in the autumn of 2019 with the intention of talking about sex through an authentic lens, offering up my own life experiences as case studies. …

Substack

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Say goodbye to Medium and hello to Substack: here’s why I’m moving
Say goodbye to Medium and hello to Substack: here’s why I’m moving
Substack

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Relationships on Reddit

·1 day ago

Platonic Female Friend Blocked by Male Friend Due to New Girlfriend’s Insecurity

A friend abruptly cuts off communication due to the demands of a newfound love interest. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* A Reddit user shared their perplexing encounter when they reached out to an old friend who recently entered a new relationship. The author, who goes by the username u/Hot_Patience_2594, expressed their surprise and frustration after…

Reddit

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Platonic Female Friend Blocked by Male Friend Due to New Girlfriend’s Insecurity
Platonic Female Friend Blocked by Male Friend Due to New Girlfriend’s Insecurity
Reddit

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Relationships on Reddit

·6 days ago

Brother Applauded for “Ambushing” Sister on Her Wedding Day

A child-free wedding leads to accusations of deceit, exclusion, and body image insensitivity, causing a family rift. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* An unhappy Redditor shared the troubling story of a joyous occasion that turned into a bitter family dispute. The viral post, which quickly gained traction on the popular subreddit r/AmItheA**hole, has ignited a heated discussion…

Reddit

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Brother Applauded for “Ambushing” Sister on Her Wedding Day
Brother Applauded for “Ambushing” Sister on Her Wedding Day
Reddit

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Relationships on Reddit

·May 26

Reddit Applauds Southern Gentleman for Cooking for Roommate’s Girlfriend

His “Southern hospitality” is causing friction in his usually friendly roommate situation. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* A 21-year-old culinary student explained how feeding his roommate’s girlfriend has caused a rift in their relationship. The author of the popular Reddit post explained that he’s from the South by way of New Orleans…

Reddit

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Reddit Applauds Southern Gentleman for Cooking for Roommate’s Girlfriend
Reddit Applauds Southern Gentleman for Cooking for Roommate’s Girlfriend
Reddit

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Relationship-ing

·May 24

Stable Ambiguity: 4 Reasons Why People Stay in Unsatisfying Romantic Relationships

Love is often the scapegoat for our not-so-great choices. — Love is a lot of things —complex, mysterious, and seemingly elusive. But love is not painful. At least, it shouldn’t be. Love is often the scapegoat for our not-so-great choices. We blame love when things go left. But love does not bind us in unsatisfying relationships. That’s something else. It’s…

Relationships Love Dating

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Stable Ambiguity: 4 Reasons Why People Stay in Unsatisfying Romantic Relationships
Stable Ambiguity: 4 Reasons Why People Stay in Unsatisfying Romantic Relationships
Relationships Love Dating

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Relationships on Reddit

·May 22

Wife Applauded for Leaving Hubby Alone with Their 4 Kids for Girls’ Night Out

A 24-year-old mother decided to take a break and have a rare night out with friends, leaving her husband home alone with their four children. Her marriage is now hanging on by a thread after the night turned into a weekend, as detailed in a recent Reddit post. — *This is a work of nonfiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The author explained that she and her husband have two sets of twins under six years old. And while they are a dual-earning household, her husband expects her to do the most of chores. …

Reddit

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Wife Applauded for Leaving Hubby Alone with Their 4 Kids for Girls’ Night Out
Wife Applauded for Leaving Hubby Alone with Their 4 Kids for Girls’ Night Out
Reddit

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Relationships on Reddit

·May 17

Father Refuses to Pay Daughter’s Car Payment Because She’s an Adult Entertainer

When his wife disagreed with his decision to cut her off, the author turned to Reddit to seek opinions. — *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The 47-year-old dad and author of the post was surprised when he heard that his daughter, who lives on campus, was working at a strip club forty miles away. Things didn’t go well when the…

Reddit

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Father Refuses to Pay Daughter’s Car Payment Because She’s an Adult Entertainer
Father Refuses to Pay Daughter’s Car Payment Because She’s an Adult Entertainer
Reddit

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Relationships on Reddit

·May 16

Father Wants to Punish 7-Year-Old Daughter for Cheating on Her “Play” Boyfriend

The child’s mother wrote about the incident on Reddit after her husband accused her of “raising a cheater.” — *This is a work of non-fiction sourced from social media discussion boards and verified experts/specialists.* The author explained that her daughter Layla “got a boyfriend” a few months ago. Layla and her boyfriend Lucas “hold hands sometimes, and they drew each other hearts for valentines day.” …

Reddit

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Father Wants to Punish 7-Year-Old Daughter for Cheating on Her “Play” Boyfriend
Father Wants to Punish 7-Year-Old Daughter for Cheating on Her “Play” Boyfriend
Reddit

3 min read

Stacey Herrera

Stacey Herrera

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Intimacy + Relationship-ing Coach | Writer. Helping singles & couples create healthy loving relationships. Reach out: https://linktr.ee/staceynherrera

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