Dear Society: Women Shouldn’t Have To Dress Modestly To Be Respected Or To ‘Avoid’ Rape

Modesty shouldnt be a prerequisite for respect and it shouldnt be the sole indicator of self-respect. But why on earth would posting provocative selfies ever negate the experience of being violated? There are many ways to respect yourself that havenothingto do with clothing. We are, as a society, conditioned to see women as objects. We forget their humanity in the process. When the tables are turned or flipped, the absurdity of such conditioning and objectification is revealed....

November 26, 2017 · 2 min · 317 words · Jennifer Cox

Just Because Someone Left You Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Worth It

I want you to keep in mind that you matter. It just takes the right kind of person to see it. That is pretty normal considering the kind of world we live in. Lucas Vicente This world sometimes makes you feel bad about yourself just because someone left you. Weve all been there. But dont let it bring you down. Lucas Vicente Dont let this world fool you. Dont let this world define you....

November 26, 2017 · 2 min · 269 words · Kimberly Howe

The Heartbreaking Truth About Why We Always Want People We Can Never Have

It isnt as terrifying as giving my affection and attention to someone who might break me apart. Im not going to lie it sucks. This has definitely happened and I dont regret a minute of my complicated journey. Blake Lisk Its necessary and its definitely still a work in progress. I have a long way to go but Im okay with it. Thats the human condition. Blake Lisk Im grateful that I realized I needed to change....

November 26, 2017 · 1 min · 208 words · Elizabeth Robbins

You Don’t Need To Forgive The People Who Hurt You To Heal

The idea is this: You must forgive your those who hurt you to get to heal. This is a lie. If this means you do not want to forgive your abuser, then do not forgive them. Jesse Herzog This notion of forced forgiveness is extremely harmful to a survivors health. I have said this before and I will say it again. People heal in a completely unique way, the way they process their days in a completely unique way....

November 26, 2017 · 1 min · 154 words · Sean Delgado

I Have Published Thousands Of Articles Over The Past Few Years, Here Are 30 Things I Can Tell You About Being A Writer

Most people do not want to be professional writers. I have hired writers and published other peoples writing. Some of my articles have9 million views.Others have 300. Brianna Wiest’s Instagram The internet has redefined how creatives work. Twenty years ago, journalists were competing for a 57 column space. Its not like that anymore. Now, you are competing for peoples attention. The ability to weave flowery sentences together makes you a poet....

November 24, 2017 · 3 min · 496 words · Eric Hensley

If You Don’t Feel Any Sparks, Then You Should Stay Single

Dont date someone who bores you. Dont date someone who mismatches you. Dont date someone just because you are sick of being single. Unsplash / Dawid Sobolewski Only date someone who makes you feel alive. Someone who makes you look forward to the little, mundane things that you usually wouldnt think twice about. Date someone who you are attracted to physicallyandemotionally. Someone you could kiss for hours or talk to for hours....

November 24, 2017 · 1 min · 207 words · Thomas Sanders

Self Care Also Means Being Able To Do THIS.

Here is a hard thing to admit. Sometimes you are the most toxic person in the room. Sometimes, you have allowed the world to bring you down so much that you spew negativity. pexels.com By Updated 7 years ago,November 30, 2017 Here is a hard thing to admit. Sometimes you are the most toxic person in the room. Sometimes, you have allowed the world to bring you down so much that you spew negativity....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 222 words · Mr. Matthew Ali

The Psychology Of Letting Go: 11 Tips To Help You Through Your Breakup

By Updated 7 years ago,December 1, 2017 Heartbreak can be dire and debilitating. Sometimes, it can even physically hurt, as emotional and physical pain actuallytrigger the same brain regions. Simply put, emotions that arenot expressedwill always end up somewhere, sometimes with a vengeance.Defense mechanismsare unhealthy. God & Man After all, our bodies were designed to achieve a state ofhomeostasisand to heal itself. If you have a wound, you dont keep picking at your scab....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 346 words · Travis Benson

The Surprisingly Beautiful Truth About Being Single For A Large Gap Of Time

Honestly, you become a little lazy. You like them, but not enough to get dressed and drive for miles. Not to mention, after being alone for so long, the idea of affection is intimidating. Unsplash / Mitchell Orr Going out on dates, holding hands, and kissing arent usually on your agenda. Youre worried youre going to screw them all up somehow. When you have been single for a large gap of time, disappointment becomes an old friend of yours....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 232 words · Sydney Collins

This Is How You’ll Find Love Again In 2018 Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Taurus: You’ll find love again when you stop telling yourself you’ll be single forever. Taurus Youllfind loveagain when you stop telling yourself youll be single forever. Youve had it once, or at least something close to it, and you will have it again. God & Man Stop ruining love without even realizing it, and you will find it again. Gemini Youll find love again when you stop putting so much pressure on yourself to find it....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 376 words · Amber Warren

This Is The Number One Dating Must Have For Each Zodiac Sign

Prepare to be pleasantly challenged when dating a Sagittarius. They need to date someone intuitive to pick up on the things they leave unsaid. Capricorns need to date people-readers or else they risk being misunderstood. @willduncan Aquarius (January 20 February 18) Unwavering self confidence Who doesnt love an Aquarius? They are gorgeous, confident, smart, trustworthy, anything you could want in a partner. They know how wonderful they are but they pickedyou....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 400 words · Joshua Mayer

This Is What It Actually Means To ‘Love Yourself First,’ Because It’s More Than Just Being Confident

It isn’t attraction that makes a relationship last. It isn’t common interests, a shared long-term vision, or even commitment. We think loving yourself means immunizing yourself to criticism. God & Man Believing youre thebest.Having excessively positive but ultimately delusional ideas aboutwhatyou are rather than realistic knowledge ofwhoyou are. Loving yourself is seeing yourself as a whole. Focusing more on what you know youre capable of rather than how other people see you....

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 382 words · John Bernard

When Relationships Turn Into A Game Of ‘Power’

By Updated 7 years ago,February 12, 2018 Dont give him the power. You should have the power. Dont be the one who cares more and lose your power. Dont show too much interest or else youll give her the power. Dont make the first move and lose your power. I dont know how this absurd trend started and when it will stop. When did relationships become a game of power?...

November 24, 2017 · 2 min · 323 words · Kimberly Carney