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Flee-Bitten and Shudder Speed
When a guy just cuts you off like a tree limb, it’s tempting to come up with ego-cushioning explanations
For three months, things were going really well with this man I was dating. He’d introduced me to his daughter. We’d even planned a trip together. And then he just disappeared. I eventually texted him to find out what happened, but he simply texted back, “Really busy, all good.” This isn’t the first time this […]
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Free Will Astrology week of March 22
Aries, I want to confer upon you a diploma for your new advanced degree from the School of Hard Knocks.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The “School of Hard Knocks” is an old-fashioned idiom referring to the unofficial and accidental course of study available via life’s tough experiences. The wisdom one gains through this alternate approach to education may be equal or even superior to the knowledge that comes from a formal university or training program. […]
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Remaining Chased Pedal To The Settle
After you’ve had your heart broken, it’s tempting to opt for romantic safety
I have a history of terrible relationships that end in awful heartbreak. The advice I keep getting is to date down — get together with a man who is less attractive than I am and who likes me a little more than I like him. I was kind of into the idea of equality on […]