How to Survive a Break up
I sighed gravely as I listened to my friend sob uncontrollably on the other end of the line. “But I was doing so well before he came into my life,” before meaning two weeks ago. Since when does “seeing someone”…
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Author Archive: Irina D.
Love Relationships
LOVE.Like a broken record, playing over and over again, the thoughts of it in my head fog up my mind, carrying me million miles away. Whenever I’m faced with a dilemma, I look at the initial causes of it. What…
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Inner Beauty
March 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
New jobs are exciting, but as with anything new, there are undeniable disadvantages. I make my way to a nearby Starbucks with my new lunch companion the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. I arm myself with a Tazo green tea…
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Desperate Singles going too far in the Quest for Coupledom
I gracefully sip on my Pinot Grigio, turning to her wide-eyed as I adjust myself in the seat, barely containing my obvious excitement. “So I met a guy last night.” The phrase of all phrases; the mother of exhilaration and…
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Helping Family Members
In the time my so far 20-something years have allowed me to experience, I’ve never personally met two siblings who are as different from one another as my sister and myself. Timid and courteous, she has a heart of gold….
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Harsh Realities Outgrowing Friendships
March 28, 2014 Friends and Peers
PIOUS FRAUDS OF FRIENDSHIP I’ve been thinking about friendships lately. People from my past, who have come in and out of my life; friendships I’ve gained and lost, people I’ve met, acquaintances I’ve made, and most importantly, friends I’ve kept….
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