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The whole time growing up, I found myself oddly out of place when the topic among my friends turned to their crushes on TV. Although its now glaringly obviously why I found myself more interested in Angelina than Brad, I spent most of my tween years establishing an ever-growing list of girl crushes.

As soon as I opened myself up to the idea of dating women, the image of a woman walking towards me in a white dress with flowers in her hair exploded in my mind. Now, I spend more time than what's probably responsible day-dreaming about the perfect woman while I'm supposed to be listening to a lecture in class.

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20 Things To Avoid Saying If You Don't Want To Get Punched From Single People

Mah life, mah rulez.

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20 Things To Avoid Saying If You Don't Want To Get Punched From Single People

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Are you one of those nauseous couples who think that they are doing a service to their single friends by setting them up? Or are you one of those who judge every single person on their way?

Frankly, it doesn't matter. Just remember that next time you come across a friend who is still single and have an urge to say something about it, don't. Unless you want to get punched. In the face. Because our life is our business, so stop telling us what to do about it.

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To the Girl Who Needs To Drop The Guy That is Bobbing Her

You don't need someone in your life who is going to bob up and down in your life like one of those carnival games.

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To the Girl Who Needs To Drop The Guy That is Bobbing Her

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Girl let me tell you something that you need to hear today right at this moment, I promise this is worth your time. You need to ignore that guy that you met from that dating app or that bar downtown. Honestly, he's not worth your time or effort. You don't have the same dreams, goals, or values as him. You don't need to snapchat him back and tell him your whole life story when he asks what is up randomly.

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20 Tell-tale signs You've found your soulmate

A list of reasons why you may have met the love of your life

University of Wisconsin, Madison

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20 Tell-tale signs You've found your soulmate

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When you know, you know.

Regardless of whether or not you believe in soulmates, you have to agree that when you find that perfect person, it's hard to imagine doing life with anyone else. As cheesy as it sounds (cue the vomit from all the single peeps reading this), it's feels as if that person was made exactly for you. Not sure how to tell?

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10 Ways to Fight Fair with your Significant Other

"You're a stupid head." -Me, to my boyfriend, every day, 2k18

Eastern Michigan University

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10 Ways to Fight Fair with your Significant Other

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Look, no relationship is perfect. Everyone disagrees at some point in time. It's just natural. So it's important to know how to deal with disagreements when they do arise. No one wants to admit when they're wrong, but if you follow my advice, you definitely won't be breaking up over a silly argument turned sour.

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Are all boys this attentive?

1. Who did I get my middle name after?

2. Where was I born?

3. What is my favorite food of all time?

4. What is one food I cannot stand?

5. What is my favorite T.V. show?

6. Who's my favorite celebrity?

7. What is my dream job?

8. Who is my best friend?

9. What is my biggest fear?

10. What's my favorite thing about you?

11. What were the names of my childhood cats?

12. What is my favorite sport to watch?

13. What is a song I love?

14. What is something I'm passionate about?

15. Who am I closest to in my family?

16. What was my first job?

17. Where is my dream vacation spot?

18. Who's currently on my lock screen?

19. What is one thing I love?

20. What is my favorite color?

A good woman is easy to find in some of my favorite TV show characters of all time.

1. The passion and thoughtfulness of Leslie Knope

2. The humor and motherhood of Linda

3. The glow up of Pam

4. The temperament of Princess Bubblegum

5. The personality (and everything-ness) of Jane

6. The appearance of Alex

7. The protectiveness of Garnet

8. The spookiness of April

9. The loyalty of Rose

10. The street smarts of Phoebe

11. The independence of Katara

12. The thickness of Shego

Mah life, mah rulez.

1. "Omg, you are so funny and amazing! How are you still single?"

2. "Are you sure you are giving off the right vibes to other people?"

3. "I am sure you will find someone soon. Just wait patiently and don't lose hope."

4. "WHAT!!! You haven't dated anyone in the past 5 years???"

5. "Everyone needs a life partner. Don't you wish you had one?"

6. "Find someone soon. Once you are old, you won't find anyone."

7. "I have this friend who will be perfect for you. Let me introduce you guys."

8. "Don't worry, forget about him. There are plenty of other fishes in the sea."

9. "Don't you feel a little lonely?"

10. "That's sad. You don't have anyone to go on trips so you go alone."

11. "Maybe you need to try a little harder to find someone."

12. "Why don't you try to dress a little nicely? Maybe then you will find someone."

13. "Have you tried Tinder yet? I have heard there are some great people on it."

14. "You are a girl, you will easily find someone."

15. "I think you need to lower your standards a little."

16. "Why do you need a boyfriend/girlfriend? Go, party and hook up with random people."

17. "How are you not dating? You travel so much, you must have met so many people by now."

18. "You don't need a partner. Look how happy you are right now."

19. "You are just too picky, go on a few dates."

20. "OMG! Look at that guy/girl. He/she looks perfect for you."

You don't need someone in your life who is going to bob up and down in your life like one of those carnival games.

A list of reasons why you may have met the love of your life

1. You can be your whole, authentic selves around each other

2. You finish each other’s sentences

3. You share the same values

4. You immediately clicked

5. You can hear each other’s silent thoughts

6. You each other just as well as you know yourselves

7. You’re not afraid to talk to each other about anything

8. You bring out the best versions of each other

9. Silence isn’t awkward

10. You share similar life goals

11. You balance each other out

12. You know just how to comfort each other in times of sorrow

13. You often daydream about your future together

14. You’ve helped each other grow throughout your relationship

15. You still get just as excited to see each other as you did in the beginning of your relationship

16. Even through rough patches, you still love each other

17. Time goes by WAY too fast when you’re together

18. You feel each other’s pain

19. Goodbyes are hard

20. You just get this gut feeling that you’re made for each other

"You're a stupid head." -Me, to my boyfriend, every day, 2k18

1. Talk it out.

2. See it from their side.