What No-Shave-November Is & Why It’s More Than Just Hairy Dudes

When most people think of November they think of Thanksgiving, family, and the beginning of the holiday season. But I, on the other hand, dreaded it. Because for me, November meant my other half went into No-Shave-November mode and goes from my clean shaven perfect man to a stubbly poking monster who physically hurts to kiss.  At that point, I didn’t really know what No-Shave-November was and why it’s so much more than just hair dudes. 

He would wake up, roll out of bed, and head straight to work without taking a razor to his face. I was dumbfounded. Didn’t he care what he looked like? Why didn’t his boss take him aside and be like, “hey man, your beard is disgusting you’re freaking everybody out.”

I used to hate No-Shave-November, actually, no, I used to loathe it. And when it came to his expectation of me throughout the month of November, he said had to stop shaving too? Um… no thanks.

I couldn’t last more than a week before I was crying for my razor back to trim down the unsightly leg hair. And hello, going down on each other is no walk in the park with all those extra friends getting in the way. He actually threw in the towel on that for the month. Yet another reason I hated No-Shave-November…

But after looking more into what it’s actually about, my heart literally melted. 

No-Shave-November is an actual web-based, non-profit organization.  Their mission, through growing a beard, is to raise money and cancer awareness. They transformed growing out your hair into a symbol for supporting those who have lost theirs battling cancer. This is a life-changing foundation created to shed light on men’s health with a special focus on colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, future cancer prevention, and cancer research.

Heart melting status, right?

And as a charitable organization, all they ask is that you grow out your facial hair instead of spending money on shaving/ grooming products and donate the money instead.  All the funds raised go to research, education, and aiding those who are battling cancer in and out of hospitals.

Plus, they’ve made it so easy for you to create your own team on their website and do it with your friends, too.

Yeah, so as you can imagine the guilt I felt for hating my boyfriend for No-Shave-November-ing was overwhelming. My big-hearted guy was just trying to make a difference in this world and here I am, tearing him apart because his facial hair irritates my skin. There aren’t enough “I’m sorry’s” in the world.

I’m sure not every guy who’s got a beard in November is growing it out to help fight cancer, but if you are already planning on growing it out, why not do it for a great cause?  Think about it this way, your girlfriends can’t really get mad at you because you’re being a great human being. So much more respect.

This goes out to the ladies as well. We all know how much waxing and threading ends up costing us, so imagine how much we could donate if we all collectively skip our appointments. Together, we could make a huge difference.

If it is inevitable that this battle of the sexes is going to ensure, let’s put a purpose to it.  So spread the word and donate. It’s time we all participate in No-Shave November that way it can actually be productive this year.

Visit this website and join the fight. 

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Thank you Grandma

Grandmas: they’re the people we love because they overload us with candy and sugar, buy us whatever we want for Christmas, and spoil us to no end. But for some of us, they become our person, best friend, second parent, and the person we love most in this world.

 

There are so many things that I could say about you, and none of them would do you any justice. You’re the most incredible human being. Ever. I will never be able to fully put into words how much you mean to me, but I can go on for the rest of my life trying. Lets be real – bragging about you is easy.

 

The Truth Is, It’s Not Your Fault He’s Not Ready To Commit His Heart To Yours

“Love cannot be measured by how long you wait; it’s about how well you understand why you’re waiting.” ~ Unknown

It has absolutely nothing to do with you. You haven’t done anything wrong, you just happened to be the one who has fallen in love with a man who’s not ready for love. He still has mountains he wants to conquer before he thinks he’s ready to love you back.

It wasn’t that you exposed too much of your heart, or that you kissed him too sweetly. You didn’t even scared him off or asked for too much.

My dear, the hardest thing to hear is that it’s not you at all. It’s him.

Love-readiness comes at different rates for men and women.

Women are taught to follow the call of their hearts and that the rest will work out later; men are taught to be stable providers for the families that they hope to someday have. It’s this ingrained thinking that we’ve internalized over this lifetime and taken on the burden and responsibility for.

The thing is that it won’t do any good trying to change him—or his mind—about such matters. The only choice you have to make is if you’re going to love him and stick with him until he’s ready. Or if you are ready to walk away for good and hope he finds love one day with someone new.

It’s easy to say if he truly wanted you, he would be with you now.

But we know that matters of the heart are seldom easy. Sometimes, we have to look at the reasons why he’s not ready—not from a place of our own wants or egos, but on his level, and in appreciation and admiration for the man that he is. That means if he doesn’t think he’s ready, then you have to support him if you truly love him.

Those who say that women should never wait around for a man have never really met a man worth waiting for.

I know you understand this, and perhaps your eyes started stinging with tears as you read a truth that you haven’t wanted to speak aloud.

The reality is that sometimes someone comes along and is so special and different that we fall in love without meaning to. Maybe we fell before either of us were ready—but if he is worth loving, then he is also worth waiting for.

There are no guarantees in this life.

If you find yourself having tried to move on from this man or rationalize why you shouldn’t wait for him by making light of his best qualities, then perhaps it’s time to finally admit that he’s not ready for love. Maybe the only thing you can do now is simply to wait.

But remember this—waiting doesn’t mean locking yourself away like Rapunzel in a tower high away from the world and everyone else. It only means you should dedicate yourself to your life and growth as much as he is currently doing.

Match his efforts in your own life—because darling, you’re not going to be ready for him unless you do just that.

It’s sometimes easier to see a break between chapters as the end of the story because who really wants to wait for what it is we most want. When it comes to matters of the heart, we usually want it right now. There is also truth to the statement that those things worth having the most are also worth the wait.

There is something so magnetizing about a man who wants to be better and do better.

He’s a man who wants to grow so that he will be your match when he finally steps toward you.

Stop thinking that just because he’s not next to you as you fall asleep that you’re not on his mind, because most likely you are. Don’t speculate when you send a message or call and there’s no response that it means he’s not interested because whether you receive a reply or not, he’s heard you and he’s taking it all in.

As women, we sometimes censor ourselves based on what we think a man can handle, or what we think he wants from us—yet, this is not how we find ourselves in love.

In order to be true to ourselves, that means we have to lead with our hearts.

We have to say those things that are on our minds, even if at times they seem impossible to speak. We have to honor what our heart feels, even if that means we are alone right now.

There is a big difference between a man that isn’t interested—and one who is just simply not ready.

The biggest mistake you can make is to try and replace him, thinking that the attention from just anyone will fill that hole you have in your heart that is waiting for him. It’s not a matter of if you can find someone else, but whether you trust yourself enough to wait on what you know you feel.

To wait is never an easy decision, and it’s one that has to be continually made because at times it seems it would be so much easier to just try and forget about this man who stole your heart—but easy doesn’t always mean it’s the right choice. The more you honor yourself, the more you honor your choices about your heart and who you love.

Maybe he’s never exactly asked you to wait—but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t make him sick to think of another man holding you close and kissing you.

You do have a choice though, you always have a choice.

Sometimes it really comes down to whether you love him enough to wait—because he cares for you enough to want to be the best man that he can be when he finally shows you his heart. It may not be easy, and a happy ending is not guaranteed.

If you do truly love him—then how could you ever be with anyone else anyway?

Letter to the guy who thinks I am saying he's an A**

I want you to listen very clearly to what I am about to say. 

I do not think you are an A** and not every blog has been directly about you. I am sorry if you think I have betrayed you as a jerk, an a**, or any other word you want to use. Yes, I was hurt by you. I wish you would have given me the chance to prove to you that I can change instead of jumping into a relationship with someone new. That when I put my mind to something I make it happen. Not only do I make it happen but I go above and beyond.

If I really thought you were some big D-bag I wouldn't have tried to tell you over and over again how much I missed you, how much I was changing to be better, and how I had listened to what you had to say about my flaws. No one likes to see their flaws pointed out. I sure didn't love it either but it helped me grow. 

I am so sorry that my expressing my emotions and writing to help myself through the pain of you giving up and walking away. I am sorry that you took everything I have written to be about me being out to make you look like that bad guy. You wern't the bad guy, you just happened to be the guy I fell for but didn't love me back. 

I know you cared for me at one point and I know you tried to be everything I needed. To be honest you said you werent ready to be in a relationship but looking back now. It was me. I wasn't ready. I thought I was ready to settle down and start a life but I was so caught up in my own head that I really didn't stop and listen to what you were saying to me at the time. It took me losing you to see my mistakes. 

I know you said I can't change in just two months time but I think there are many people who have seen the change that would argue with you. I see where I went wrong and its funny now that I have done everything in my power to try to make you see that. But I can't make you see, I can't make you love me, and I can't make you want to work things out with me. 

All I can do is keep working on myself. Keep going out and living my life. Learning how to see big picture about life. To see not everything has to be right now or the way I see it. To let things happen and grow and blossom like they should naturally. I should have let that happen to us and I am sorry. 

To be honest it was me that was wrong and wasn't ready. It's hard to move on but happiness and true love is giving someone else that happiness with someone else if that is what it takes. I can grow and blossom and see now how things really should be. Working on not shutting down or running away from problems. Talking them out and not making someone jealous because that is the stupidest thing ever. I wish I had been able to listen to you sooner. I wish you could see the changes that have come into my life but I'm really glad you are happy with yours and with her. 

You never have been the ass and you never will be because you taught me so much about growing up and being the person I should have been long before now. So thank you and if anyone says you are a jerk I will always stick up for you saying you arnt. 

May you find your true happiness in life and be the person I could always see in you. 

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22 Things to Know Before Trying to Win Over the Independent Girl

The truth is independent girls are strong, in fact, they may be stronger than most men because they have to fight against the stereotypes put in front of them in regards to their relentless independence. They need a tough another half who can withstand their sass, and if he can’t handle it then there’s no shot he’ll make it with her. So if you plan on trying to win over an independent girl, you should know these things.  

1. You can’t tell them what to do

Independent girls are not controlled by anyone. They know what they want and like, and they are not going to let anyone tell them what is right or wrong, because they already know! Their moral compass is set in one direction, they know what they like, they know what they don’t like, and if you are trying to tell them to do something that goes against what they feel to be right for them, they are not going to agree.

2. But they do need help sometimes

As independent as they seem, they still need help sometimes! They’re human and need support and help to accomplish the things they want. Unfortunately, they know that as soon as they admit they need help, certain people are going to judge just how independent they are based on their request. Yet, independent girls are comfortable with who they are, and they are not easily influenced by outside judgments, so they will still ask for help when they need to.

3. If your relationship is anything close to toxic, they will walk away

You will find that independent girls will not stay in toxic relationships for long. In fact, they usually will see the warning signs and avoid the toxic relationship all together. However, this doesn’t mean they are looking to fly solo their whole lives. They want someone in their lives who they can love and have a good relationship with. However, their requirements for a relationship look a lot different than girls who are not as used to doing life on their own. Independent girls value a good guy who will treat them with the respect, support, and love that she gives them.

4. They have a high sense of awareness so don’t think you’re getting away with shit

Because independent girls know who they are and what they want out of life, they have a heightened sense of awareness. They can see truths and lies easier, both in other people and in themselves. For this reason, you can’t play games with them. They will see the games for what they are and stop you in your tracks. Furthermore, they are not victims, so you can’t bully them into anything. They know they are in control of their life, not you, so your attempts to guilt, ridicule, or force them to do what you want will be in vain.

5. No, they won’t ask for your permission

Unless you are in an intimate relationship with them and they need to keep you in the loop with what they are doing, they are not going to ask for your permission to do anything. If they decide they want to travel to learn about a new culture, they are going to find a way to do it. If they decide they want to take on a new hobby that may be a little dangerous, they are going to do it. They are following their internal passions in life, so they don’t need your consent to tell them that they should go for it.

6. And no, they don’t need your attention to survive

They are independent, which means they are not dependent on other people for anything. If you don’t text them back, they don’t sit around or rely on that text to validate them as a person. They don’t need you to pick them out of the crowd in order to feel unique. They don’t need to be the best of the best in order to feel like they have accomplished something. They are fine with who they are and can validate themselves without your help.

7. They know they are not always right (but most of the time they are)

Independent girls do not know it all, nor do they claim to. They are on a journey in life, and they know that keeping their mind open will help them find more satisfaction and happiness in life. They also know what is right for them in this moment, and that it may not be right for everyone, so they are not afraid to admit that other people are going to have a different opinion than them.

8. When it comes to their goals… they slay

Marriage and kids can be goals of independent girls, but they also have some passionate goals that go beyond the scope of traditions. They know who they are and what their passions are, and they have big goals in line with those passions. Their head is full of accomplishments that will empower them and make them feel alive.

9. And struggles don’t scare they, only motivate them

To live an independent life as a girl is to struggle. It is about getting free from the stereotypes, fighting the people who want to hold you back, and finding a lot of resistance and issues along the way. Sometimes it takes a big move to stand up for who you are, and they know that their independence is worth the effort that it takes.

 10. But know straight up, kids may not be part of their plan

Before, there was no option. If you were capable of having kids, you were supposed to have them. But, independent girls have a lot of different visions for their lives, and many girls do not have kids in that vision. A loving relationship and even marriage may be acceptable, but kids can limit what girls are capable of doing in life, and if a girl has a strong sense of what she wants to accomplish in this life, kids may not be an option.

11. They always think things through until there’s nothing left to think about

Because they value their opinion, they stop and think things through for themselves before they act. This can apply to love, career, health, or anything other area of their lives. They have the patience to wait until they know what is right for them, and the insight to know whether or not it really is.

12. Which is how they always end up putting a lot of pressure on themselves

Women have a long history of not being independent, and the stereotype that they shouldn’t be is still around. Independent girls are well aware of that! They know that other people think they should get married and have kids (especially their mother), so they think that they need to live up to the potential they know they are capable of in order to prove that they don’t belong in the stereotype. Unfortunately, this causes a lot of girls to put a ton of pressure on themselves, which can result in overworking, over-training, and too much stress.

13. But they are always 100% themselves

Don’t like the way they dress or approach life? Too bad! Independent girls are not afraid to be themselves. They like themselves for who they are. They know that denying who they truly are will make them miserable. Therefore, they embrace who they are, even if others are not happy with it. I always think of Whoopi Goldberg when I think of this fact. She has never been afraid to have her own style and show the world who she truly is, even if it doesn’t live up to the female stereotype.

14. And no matter what anyone says, her independence will never falter 

Because the stereotype of what girls should be like is still in place, there is a lot of resistance when a girl tries to be independent. There are a lot of haters both in her life and outside of her life trying to influence her to be someone else. Her mother wants her to be the woman she imagined her to be, and so does her father. Her boss wants her to act the way a good female employee should act. Her friends have their own expectations and criticize the life she is living or wants to live because it doesn’t match up to their ideals. And random people on the Internet are quick to point out how ridiculous she is for wanting what she wants or acting like she does. She is hit with resistance every which way she turns, and it can be frustrating as she tries to do what is best for her.

15. To the point where they can even be intimidating

They know what they want and they will do what they can to get it. This is where their strength really shines through. They won’t back down. They will stay confident around other people. And people who are not as independent as they are will find them a little scary, if not downright frightening. This is especially true of guys who are not used to independent girls in their life.

16. But as strong as they may seem, they don’t hide all of their vulnerabilities

Being vulnerable is known to be a feminine trait; however, independent girls know that they can’t hide their true self just to avoid being labeled by other people. As a confident human, they know that they are vulnerable in some areas. They are not ignorant of that fact! They can get hurt, and even though they are strong, they still have a sense of fear towards being hurt. But, even though they will show their vulnerabilities, they are still the type of girls who will push through them when they need to in order to stay true to who they are.

17. They are surprisingly sensitive

Women are naturally more comfortable with their emotions, so it makes sense that all girls, even independent girls, are more comfortable with displaying their sensitive side. Crying at movies, expressing their anger, showing sympathy and compassion, and comforting people in need are all traits of girls who are independent.

18. They are possibly the most positive thinking people you’ve ever met

Because independent girls are not victims in life, they try to keep a positive mindset about their life. This doesn’t mean that they don’t have bad days, but it does mean that they see things from an optimistic view and they don’t let life beat them down. If they did, they would be far from independent, and they know it.

19. And will inspire you to be better each and every day

They feel like they can do anything, and that inspires other people around them. The more girls come out as independent, the more we will see independence as a trend among girls. Believe me when I say there are tons of girls who crave to be true to themselves, but are being held back by limiting beliefs and fears. They need to see girls claiming their independence and living it so that they can claim theirs too.

20. They even want independence for others girls

They know how awesome being independent is, and instead of judging other girls for not being independent, they are rooting for them to make the break from who others want them to be and turn into their authentic self. They are more than willing to help other girls understand the value that they have and the positive impact being independent can have on their lives.

21. But know they crave their alone time and don’t feel like themselves without it

Independent girls are happy with themselves, so they don’t mind spending time with themselves. Moreover, they have goals they are working towards, so alone time gives them the ability to do what needs to be done. Whether they are at home, eating in a restaurant, or traveling, they are just fine being by themselves.

22. Always show them new things, or else they’ll go crazy with boredom

Independent girls do not put their mental health and personal growth on a back-burner. They know that they have to keep growing, and they crave to learn more about their interests and goals in life. Therefore, you will often see them engaging in activities that help them do so, like reading, take time for their favorite hobbies, and trying something new.

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In the Moments You Feel Worthless, Remember This

It’s the little voice in the back of our heads that whispers it when we’re feeling our worst. With a cloudy mind and a heavy heart we just don’t feel like ourselves. Feeling useless is a dark feeling, but it’s something more of us go through than we realize. It’s hard to break ourselves out of this funk, but reminding yourself of these things when you feel yourself thinking it might just help you get through it.

1. You are good enough because you were chosen to exist. No matter what faith you believe in, you are here for a reason. You have a purpose and you should work to understand what it is.

2. You have something no one else has to offer. A killer smile, an affinity for baking, a heart of gold — whatever your specialty might be, you’ve got something no one else can compare to.

3. You make big mistakes, huge, but you know how to pick yourself back up. And that’s awesome because it gives you the chance to become better.  You choose to take it, to risk it and learn to become a better you. Treasure it.  

4. Someone out there thinks the absolute world of you. You might not think so all the time, but you are so, so loved. Perhaps they should tell you that more, or perhaps you should listen when they choose to do so. 

5. Your ability to show a vulnerability that shakes you to your core is one in a million. You have given someone a tender and precious part of yourself that you can’t get back. This shows more courage than anything else. Not everyone can open up and be completely and truly themselves like you have been. It’s something to be proud of yourself for. 

6. You may have lost, but you lived and that’s what matters. Of course, it hurt to lose someone you cared so deeply for, but you understood that you were worth more than the way you were treated. You learned to move on.

7. You’ve taught your heart how to truly forgive and that’s something not many people can do. You’ve become aware of the people who need to stay in your life, and sometimes those are the ones that need more forgiveness than others. With a heart of gold, it’s easy for you to move on and not hold grudges which is a very important part of life. 

8. You are good enough because you have let your emotions consume you at times. You’ve sat down and drowned in yourself and truly known what it means to be human. Bottling up your emotions just isn’t you, expressing yourself and allowing your feelings to flow out of you is healthy.  

9. You’ve learned how to appreciate the little things in life. You’ve watched the sunrise or listened to the wind blowing the leaves around and actually appreciated it. You know that there’s natural beauty that man just can’t recreate. You are able to think outside of yourself. 

10. You have hope. You may be in a rut right now, or maybe you’re just having a rough day, but deep down you know that things will get better. You let the beauty of the brighter days ahead of you carry you on until you reach them.  

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13 Ratchet Things Every Girl Low Key Does on the Reg

Girls are supposed to be feminine, dainty, clean, fresh and put-together all of the time. Right? Well — excuse me, but hahaha — that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

We’ll make guys think we’re perfect and adorably awkward, but once they get to know us they’ll see our true, sloppy, brutally honest colors. 

1. First of all, we poop. 

And it definitely smells terrible. Afterward, we look at our stomachs to see how much flatter it got, it’s a thing. 

2. And yes, we hate shaving too. 

If we’re wearing pants we probably didn’t shave last night. Or the night before. But most likely all of last week. Too lazy to shave our armpits? Shirt with sleeves it is. No Shave November? Us too

3. When no one’s watching we pick our noses.

And regularly, I might add. Lots of times it’ll happen while driving. If we have a booger and no tissues, we’re not going to wait until we can find a tissue — that’s just weird

4. We wear the same bra for a week.

We’ve worn the same bra for…an undetermined, yet very, very long amount of time. And here’s our logic: I didn’t sweat today, so there’s no need to wear a different bra tomorrow. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. The limit does not exist

5. And use them as our makeshift pockets.

You’re wondering why our keys are so warm? Oh, because we keep them in our bras. Honestly, we keep everything in there– phones, cash, credit cards, eye drops– the list could go on. 

Women’s jeans pockets are not big enough for anything. And if food happens to fall down into the abyss we will still go fishing for it.

6. No, our underwear does not match our bras. 

Just going to shut this one down right now. Unless we’re really trying to impress a guy, they will most definitely not match. I mean, do guys even realize how expensive underwear is? Because when it comes to that time of the month…

7. We bleed on our underwear.

A lot. And then we’ll rinse out our underwear in the sink. We will then leave said underwear in sink whilst going about our day. Then we forget underwear is in the sink and subsequently horrify a visitor that goes to wash their hands. Typically we don’t learn our lesson, and this will happen about seven more times

8. And when we go commando it means we don’t have any clean undies.

We’ll play it off to be all sexy and whisper “I’m not wearing anything underneath this.” When in reality, laundry wasn’t an option today and it was re-wear a dirty pair or go commando… so here we are.

9. Our periods bring out the “creative” sides of us.

We’ve been forced to use rolled-up toilet paper upon discovering that our period just started. Extra gross points for those who go the whole day like this due to being busy/in class/working. Admit it — you’ve done it.

10. We, too, pee in the shower.

Gross or just another way to conserve water? You be the judge. Because we all know you guys are doing it, so decided to join you.

11. We go extended periods of time without washing our hair.

Our hygiene is questionable at times. We can go four days without washing hair and validate it by using dry shampoo. No time to shower? Wash off armpits and apply a thick layer of perfume all over body. No time to wash face? Too LAZY to wash face? No problem! Re-apply new makeup OVER yesterday’s crusty makeup.

12. We pro’s at making hair art on the shower walls from all the hair that falls off our heads.

It’s called art, look it up. And yes we do have a tendency to rinse it down the drain then whine, cry, and complain for  someone to come clean out the drain that we just stopped up. Sorry!

13. Our obsession with pimples and tweezers is very real.

We can’t help but want to exterminate them. All of them. On us, on you, you get the point. There is something amazingly satisfying about popping that damn white head. And sometimes causing a little pain in the process. Sorry, not sorry. 

In conclusion: come get us boys; we’re all yours.

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This Almost Relationship Has Reached Its Peak, So I'm Walking Away

I can’t be the side chick, the fuck buddy, the 1 a.m. whiskey call.

Early on I believed he might care, and perhaps early on he still did: he came by my apartment, unannounced, to say hello; his texts came in hours before nightfall, asking about my day. I introduced him to my friends and he was kind to all my family. 

In those conversations, somewhere in the time it was just he and I, I found pieces of him appealing, handsome. I have since chalked up his sensitivity to foreplay. That is fine. I’m not mad. I’m just ending things.

I have tried to do things his way. Millions of people, men and women alike, do things his way: they acknowledge our animal instincts, our need for companionship, and they have taken fondly to the no-strings-attached quasi-relationship. What works for some – and more specifically, what works for him – does not work for me. I shouldn’t be shamed for desiring nothing short of a committed relationship.

As it stands, I feel good enough for short-term company, good enough for the length of a TV show and a sleep over, but never good enough to meet the parents under any preferred title. 

I am the company he keeps for cheap fast food, the company he prefers when he prefers to not be left alone with the Xbox. I get his weekdays. Our societal infrastructure is built to wall off intimacy. By keeping me on the side, keeping me at a comfortable distance, as a selfish afterthought, I can only question: is intimacy dead? We let chivalry die: are relationships, as our culture has known them to be, a thing of the past?

With time – what I have learned to be inevitable – I will feel insecure. I will wonder about the other girls with whom I share his time. I will wonder which side of the bed she sleeps on, or whether he stays at her place. 

I will wonder if the brown strand of hair on the pillowcase belongs to me, or to her. Or, to another her. Does she enjoy the shows he records on his DVR? Does he take her to the movies or dinner, all the places he offered but was too busy to take me? I will imagine them over a bottle of wine, eating the same bowl of spaghetti. 

I will ask myself: what about her keeps him distanced from me, or, on other occasions, what about me keeps him distanced from me? Ultimately it will end, six days or six months from now, and I will receive the news via an Instagram upload, them working out together at the gym that I didn’t go to with him.

The role I play in his life is replaceable; my stay is transient. What we share is convenience, a cure to fight off loneliness, an answer to too much pornography. It is hard to swallow that I am the person in his life that he would be OK with losing. 

He and I are an extracurricular, a hobby to pass the time. Once the time has passed, he and I are the awkward goodbye at Christmas parties. I am the archived slew of drunken text messages, the “hey bro, do you remember that girl?” at an overcrowded bar. He will make eye contact and I will run my fingers through my hair, regret my shirt, turn to my friend and say: “Do I look all right?” I will take my whiskey from the bar top because my hands need something to do. He will tell me about his work for his business and never mention his girlfriend, but I know all about her –  her hair, her mutual respect for the gym – because, in care of appearances, I never deleted him from Facebook. He will say, “Do you remember that time we went to the winery and things got wild fast”. And of course, I do. I also remember that he didn’t call again for a week.

I am tired of being the girl you don’t want to bring home. This shit about hanging out but not going out or wanting to be official is for the dogs. It is not benefitting me to feel thrown to the side and not good enough. To long for your text or calls even if it is late at night and only wanting a piece of ass. I have better things to do like live my life and be successful. 

So, no, we are not just hanging out. No, this cannot just be casual. No, it is 2 a.m., I am sure you have someone else you can call. I, for one, have better things I can do. Be prepared for your txt to go unanswered even if it breaks my heart.

13 Things to Do When Life's Got You Feeling Stale

We’ve all been in that place where life becomes stale and hard, sprinkled with a solid serving of boring. Whether it be from a breakup or just lack of investing time into yourself, it doesn’t matter, it sucks either way.

Trying to keep up with social media suddenly feels like a burden, even the things you used to enjoy doing have become chores and you wake up everyday with no motivation because your mind is just plain exhausted of well, everything. You’ve pretty much fallen out of love with your life. But falling back in love with your life doesn’t have to be a huge journey. In fact, it’s simpler than you think. 

Spend some extra more time with yourself, just hanging out. 

Going to the movies or having dinner by yourself isn’t as lonely or sad as it seems. It’s actually a fun opportunity to get to know yourself by reflecting who you were and who you are now. Healthy alone time is spending time gathering your thoughts and knowing who you are in an intimate way. 

Do the things you never have time to do.

For every time you say I’ll do that when I have the time, just do it. Whether it’s reading a highly recommended book or going to the city to see a play, make time to actually do it. Especially if you know in the back of your mind that you won’t have time to. The more you make excuses the sadder you are that you didn’t do it.

Compliment random people throughout your day.

Most of us have had that awkward moment of wanting to compliment someone’s outfit but not doing it because we don’t wanna seem weird or creepy. But complimenting someone’s style when you pass them on your way to work, will not only make their day but yours too. Spreading positivity in someone’s life, especially someone you don’t know, will help spread some in yours because positivity is contagious. 

Do the things that scare you shitless.

It could be something as small as asking a cute person that you see in a cafe out on a date or as big as bungee jumping. Either way, gathering that small seed of courage to take the plunge will not only make great memories but boost your confidence. And if it goes bad… well, it’s like what Marilyn Monroe said, “I’d rather regret the things I did than the things I didn’t do.” 

Catch up with old friends and clean out the negative.

Discussing the ratchetness that was high school with an old friend will remind you of the good times you can always fall back on. It also helps to reconnect with friends you drifted away from. Sometimes it’s scary putting yourself out there, but after cleaning out your negative friends you can make room for new positive ones. 

Go out of your way to make a new friend. 

Ever felt the urge to talk to that one person at work who keeps to themselves? Go for it. Asking them to have lunch or coffee might be the key to breaking their shell or letting them know that they’re in good company. You might just meet your work wifey.  

Challenge yourself to befriend people you don’t care for. 

A toughie, I know. But there’s always a story behind a story and that story could be the reason why the person you can’t stand has such a stick up their ass. Getting to know them a little can bring a truce between you guys and take away the unnecessary drama in your life. And who knows? Maybe they’ll change from it.

Tell someone to shut the fuck up.

It can be nerve-racking to tell a catcaller to stop with the yelling or defending someone being harassed at work. But once you become that rare person, it not only creates change, you also get this boldness you never thought you had. The more you stand up for things and people the more you have to live for and stand for. 

Find a reason to get dressed up classy AF and post a pic on Insta.

Don’t be afraid to go to that house party or club pretty on fleek. Allow yourself to show off your beauty no matter how conceited it may seem. It’ll help you be more comfortable in your own skin. Feel like your work out is paying off? Show it off on Insta. You will be surprised how many people will stand behind you.

Continue to build those relationships that faded.

Most of us have been in that kind of relationship when you meet a new friend and try to make time to grow with them, but because things get so busy, you both fall off the grid with each other. Returning to that relationship will help them to know they’re not forgotten and also make things less awkward when you bump into them. A quick text or call once a week is a God send. You never know how much they might need you. 

And close the loves that were “almost.”

Almost relationships are not a walk in the park, which is why the best way to deal with them is to find closure. Don’t be afraid to silence the question of what the hell are we? Just ask and seal the deal. If the past tries to walk back in… shut the door. Most times there are reasons it didn’t work–– things don’t magically change. 

Write a letter to your past and burn that bitch. 

Because that way, letting it go becomes final. Writing away those past experiences that held you back in life, closes the door on them. You no longer have to go back because you’re now moving forward. Burn that paper and let it go for good. 

Listen to your favorite song on loud and dance in your living room.

Turn the music up and set yourself free to clear your head and rock your body. No one will be watching unless you leave the curtains open. Hello, annoying Christmas music.

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15 Reasons the Equestrian Girl Is Better in Bed Than His Ex

Equestrian girls are known for having a heart of absolute gold and not only that, they are in amazing shape from riding a horse all day long. So needless to say, this girl is probably the most interesting and sexy person you will ever meet. She'll blow your ex out of the water without even trying. I mean think about it, she rides a horse as a hobby… imagine how she'll ride you.

  1. Have you seen the attire worn by an equestrian? With all those tight and fitting pants that she wears while jutting out her behind whenever she rides a horse, foreplay with an equestrian starts early. It starts while she is still competing in her event.

  2. Riding a horse can be tough. She can have bruises because of all the bouncing around. In other words, an equestrian knows how to take it rough.

  3. How does one ride a horse? Yes, an equestrian knows how to spread her legs.

  4. The key to success in her sport is her ability to tame her horse. The animal is forced to take instructions from her. In other words, an equestrian knows how to be in control.

  5. If you prefer for her to do all the work in bed, then no worries. An equestrian will have no problem being on top.

  6. If an equestrian can learn how to love a being with the face of a horse, then surely, you would have a chance of getting loved by her as well.

  7. An equestrian trains long and hard for her event. This means staying with and riding the horse each chance she gets. So you bet she can ride you all night long.

  8. Tired of girls who are squirmy? An equestrian is used to the surroundings of a horse's stable, so she would have no qualms getting down and dirty.

  9. She's loyal to a fault. She doesn't have a huge amount of free time to spend out and about drinking and seeing other people. Worry no more your girl is in the barn or with you. 

  10. Are you into those slave and master things? You're in luck! Equestrians know how to use ropes and whips.

  11. Need time apart? No problem. She'll spend a majority of her time at the barn. Say hello to video games and bro time.

  12. This girl knows how to balance a budget and only splurge where it counts. Most likely she's not only got the cash, but she knows how to spend it on not-so-stupid things. 

  13. Want a girl who is devoted to you? Nailed it. She is devoted to the care of a 1200lb animal so of course, once you win her over she is just as devoted to you.

  14.  She probably has a truck. What guy doesn't like trucks? Crazy ones. 

  15. Want a competitive yet self-sufficient girl? You nailed it. She is competitive at horse shows so she knows how to compete and yet can take care of herself and her horse alone. BAM!

There are definitely more positive reasons you will find it you ever end up dating one, but there are always downfalls to the crazy girls… In bed, though, is not one of them. 

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