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26 Questions You Should Ask BEFORE The Two Of You Start Dating

Just a few odds and ends to know before hopping into a relationship with someone...

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Before you start dating someone its important to know a little bit about them, whether it be the basics, some personal information and just to get a sense of their creative mind. To help you get to know your special someone here are 26 questions you two should ask each other:

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IDK When The Writing Bug Bit Me, But I've Been Flying With Words Ever Since

Watch out, it might bite you too.

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IDK When The Writing Bug Bit Me, But I've Been Flying With Words Ever Since

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Unequivocal contentment. An undeniable sense of self-assurance prompted by the confidence that comes from picking up a pen. An unquenchable thirst for words. These are the symptoms of being bitten by the writing bug. They come on quick, with a strength so overwhelming, yet welcomed with ease, for bearing the responsibilities of writing is the most joyful of afflictions.

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'That's The Wrong Word' And 9 Other Things English Majors Understand As The Underrated College Major

This major is not all lazy days with a book and tea. There's a lot more to it.

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Here's a list of several things we English majors all know have occurred throughout our studies. From the questions to the love of literature, we all know how much goes into this degree. Whether you are considering becoming or are currently an English major, these are a few things you'll know extremely well.

I've chosen this path in life as it is what I love. I have discovered what I've meant to do with a future career and I hope to one day fulfill my dreams. When I grow up, I want to be a publishing lawyer. To represent publication companies and authors with their future endeavors with any form of writing they so wish. It will take lots of time and hard work. Going from an undergraduate English major to a law student — this is my dream.

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Real Talk On The 'Movies VS Books' Debate

Books and movies are different formats of storytelling, so, you shouldn't expect the exact same things from both.

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Real Talk On The 'Movies VS Books' Debate

Brandy Clymer

Have you ever loved a book, or a book series, then watched the movie for it and were disappointed? Me too. Problem is, after living my whole life this way, I'm starting to realize how unfair I've been.

Now, before you jump down my throat and damn me to Hell over an opinion, let me just explain my reasoning.

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18 of the biggest Bookworm Struggles

For such a relaxing hobby, reading comes with a lot of problems.

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In a world where everyone seems to spend more time in front of a screen than ever, it seems that opinions on reading are either black or white.

Either you love reading with every ounce of your being or you hate it with ever fiber of your dark and depraved soul.

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To All The Bookworms That Don't Have Time To Read Anymore

I hope you can find some comfort in the knowledge that you're not alone.

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To All The Bookworms That Don't Have Time To Read Anymore

Caleb Woods

I can easily recall the innumerable hours in which I spent reading as a child. As a young girl who did not know enough about the world or the people within it to make friends, books were my comfort, my solitude. I would read under the covers in my bed until I could hardly keep my eyes open. I would read as I was riding in the back seat of the car, too caught up in the wild adventures in my head to notice the carsickness; I would read in my childhood playroom, leaning against the large window, rain or shine; I couldn't even keep my eyes off of my book as I was walking down the halls of school or, in the mall, or at the movies.

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Just a few odds and ends to know before hopping into a relationship with someone...

1. Are you or have you been married?

2. Are you currently in a relationship?

3. Moes or Chipotle?

4. Do you have any siblings?

5. Biggest pet peeve?

6. Worst Habit?

7. Favorite sport?

8. Favorite Team?

9. Favorite Movie?

10. Have you ever been to prison?

11. How many partners have you had?

12. If you could travel to one place where would it be and why?

13. What's the best concert you have ever been to?

14. Have you ever cheated on someone before?

15. Hows your relationship with your parents?

16. What's your best quality?

17. What is your stance on pineapple on pizza?

18. What is something that has changed you as a person for better or for worse?

19. What's your idea of the perfect date?

20. Eminem or Machine Gun Kelly

21. What's the worst date you’ve ever been on?

22. What's the best book you’ve read?

23. Are you a dog or cat person?

24. What's the craziest thing you’ve ever done

25. Whats three things you would bring if you were stuck on an island?

26. What are your goals in life?

Watch out, it might bite you too.

This major is not all lazy days with a book and tea. There's a lot more to it.

1. "Oh, you're an English major, you must want to be an English teacher?"

2. "Oh, you're an English major, what do you even plan to do with that?"

3. "You must have so much free time!"

4. "You must love to write."

5. "It must be so easy just reading books all the time!"

6. You always correct your friends when they text "your" instead of "you're."

7. Same thing goes for "their," "they're," and "there."

8. The library and books are your peanut butter and jelly.

9. When the lesson plan in your class involves a book you love.

10. Overall, an English major is a universal degree.

Books and movies are different formats of storytelling, so, you shouldn't expect the exact same things from both.

For such a relaxing hobby, reading comes with a lot of problems.

1. Budgeting your money

2. Reading too many books at once

3. Reading the same book too many times

4. The hard back vs. paperback debate

5. The eBook vs. hard copy debate

6. The used bookstore debate

7. The "dog-ear" debate

8. The judgmental comments and looks

9. The BOGO struggle

10. Not having enough money for a personal library

11. Running out of shelf space

12. Running out of shelves

13. Running out of time to read

14. Falling asleep mid-sentence

15. "Cheating" on your favorite series

16. Limiting your social circle

17. Falling into Internet fandoms

18. Realizing that your problem will never go away

I hope you can find some comfort in the knowledge that you're not alone.

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