Life of a 20-Something
‘When You’re The One More Invested In The Relationship’ by Ari Eastman
This was originally published on Thought Catalog You know it, right away. You will try to rationalize things. Anything. You might try your hand at playing unsuccessful games with our own ego and pride, convincing yourself that this sickening gut feeling is wrong. Maybe you are just reading signs that don’t exist. The way they […]
The 5 Stages of Grief: Sobriety Edition
Sometimes I still ache for the rush of an alcohol-fueled night of the unknown. Sometimes I miss the way booze could make problems dissipate. Sometimes I wish that I could be a normal 22-year-old. And sometimes – hell, most times – being young and sober is really fucking hard. Don’t get me wrong, I’m beyond […]
On Being Young, Sober and Single: Navigating Romance Without the Booze
Originally published at http://www.thefix.com/content/young-sober-and-single-navigating-romance-without-booze. When people look at me, they don’t see an alcoholic. They see a content 22-year-old student-athlete with a 3.8 GPA, the editor-in-chief of the college newspaper, someone who balances two part-time jobs in addition to academics. I don’t fit the stereotypical “old geezer whose life is falling apart and has lost everything” […]
I Like Big Jerks and I Cannot Lie
Really though. My track record proves it – I have a tenancy to fall for them. Maybe it’s me that’s the problem, maybe it’s not. Either way, that age-old adage about women flocking to bad boys and nice guys getting left in the dust? Sometimes it has a small amount of truth to it. Falling […]
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Before you say yes, get him angry. See him scared, see him wanting, see him sick. Stress changes a person. Find out if he drinks and if he does, get him drunk – you’ll learn more about his sober thoughts. Discover his addictions. See if he puts you in front of them. You can’t change […]
I’m Not Meant To Follow Dating Rules, And I’m Not Sorry
Screw dating rules. We follow rules in every other aspect of life – we shouldn’t have to when it comes to dating, yet we feel pressured to. I know I do at least. I have spent the past week in such a state of frustration, confusion, anger, and hurt because I broke supposed “rules” about dating. […]
How Do You Let Go Of Something That Never Was?
He was never mine to care about, so letting him go shouldn’t be an issue. Right? Wrong. As usual, I have only myself to blame for this predicament. I knew it wouldn’t turn into anything legitimate – of that he was perfectly clear, which I appreciated and agreed to. Past Beth would have turned away […]
“6 Things I Learned From Being In A Not-Relationship” by Gretchen Joan
“When you take part in a casual relationship, there are no rules. While this may sound amazing, it’s actually the worst thing ever. Not knowing where you stand with someone is exhausting and complicated.” 6 Things I Learned From Being In A Not-Relationship
