Holly Riordan

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Grief + Mental Health Writer

      Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology. 
She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.

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  • 4 Lonely Birth Months Who Feel Alone Even When Surrounded By Humans

    4 Lonely Birth Months Who Feel Alone Even When Surrounded By Humans

    Sometimes, you might feel lonely while standing in a crowd of people. You might feel like no one else understands you, like you’re on an island completely alone. Except you’re notentirely alone because you’re not the only one who feels like this. Here are a few birth months who commonly feel lonely, even when they’re…

  • 4 Birth Months That Need To Let Go Of Timelines

    4 Birth Months That Need To Let Go Of Timelines

    You don’t want to grow too obsessed with the idea of completing certain goals by a certain time. Even if you’re doing everything right, some things are outside of your control, so you can’t fault yourself for falling short of your own expectations. Here are The birth months who hold on too tightly to their…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Are Tired Of Being So Nice

    4 Birth Months Who Are Tired Of Being So Nice

    Some birth months find it difficult to speak their mind because they’re worried it’s going to come across as rude. They will say what others want to hear instead in order to keep the peace, even when it’s destroying their own peace. And that needs to change. Here are The birth months who are tired…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Would Be Happier Single Than With Non-Affectionate Partners

    4 Birth Months Who Would Be Happier Single Than With Non-Affectionate Partners

    Some birth months aren’t big on showing affection, especially in public. But other signs value affection highly. They need it in order to feel loved and appreciated in the relationship. Without it, they are never going to be satisfied with their partner. Here are The birth months who would be happier single than with non-affectionate…

  • 4 Birth Months With Private Personalities

    4 Birth Months With Private Personalities

    Some birth months are happy to share their whole life stories. They could talk about themselves for hours on end, even with complete strangers. But other signs are much more private when it comes to their thoughts, dreams, and pasts. They keep their personal life to themselves because they aren’t interested in sharing so much…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Need More Space Than Usual This June

    4 Birth Months Who Need More Space Than Usual This June

    Everyone needs a break sometimes. Even though you might love your family, friends, and partner, that doesn’t mean you want them near you twenty-four seven. You deserve to you’re your own life too. You shouldn’t feel guilty about asking for some space because it’s part of any healthy relationship. You can’t be together all the…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Love Drama

    4 Birth Months Who Love Drama

    Some birth months go out of their way to avoid drama. They don’t want to get mixed up in other people’s problems. Other signs are a bit more curious. They want to know what is going on at all times. Here are a few birth months who live for the drama: June June natives are…

  • 5 Birth Months Who Actually Prefer Clingy Partners

    5 Birth Months Who Actually Prefer Clingy Partners

    Some birth months are going to get scared away when their partner acts too clingy — but other signs are going to enjoy the attention. They’re going to be happy that they’re dating someone so honest and upfront about their emotions. It’s not a turn-off to them. It’s actually a positive thing. Here are some…

  • 4 Birth Months With Souls Of Sunshine

    4 Birth Months With Souls Of Sunshine

    Some birth months have a natural lightness to them. Not only are they optimistic, but they are friendly and warm. They make everyone they meet feel at ease because they show nothing but kindness and offer nothing but smiles. Here are The birth months with sunshine souls who see the best in everyone and always…

  • 4 Births That Give Out Way Too Many Second Chances

    4 Births That Give Out Way Too Many Second Chances

    Everyone makes mistakes. There’s nothing wrong with giving someone a second chance. However, giving out third and fourth and fifth chances might be a mistake. If you have one of the year signs listed below, you might be a little too forgiving for your own good: July You cannot stand confrontation, so you give out…

  • What Each Birth Month Does When They’re Secretly Not Okay

    What Each Birth Month Does When They’re Secretly Not Okay

    April They pack their schedule to keep busy. They work longer hours. They stop sleeping. The exercise more than they should. They distract themselves as best as they can. May They reach out to friends they haven’t talked to in a while. They hint at the fact that they’ve been super stressed and are having…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Are Chronically Grumpy

    4 Birth Months Who Are Chronically Grumpy

    Some birth months are going to be all smiles, whether they’re stressed or stretched thin. But other signs are going to let their grumpiest feelings shine through because they don’t see the point in pretending everything is fine. These birth months might not be the cheeriest bunch, but they don’t feel bad about their bad…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Are Always Called Clingy

    4 Birth Months Who Are Always Called Clingy

    Just because you’re always called clingy doesn’t mean it’s true. Some people are uncomfortable around authentic humans. Some people aren’t going to understand your soft heart. If you are born under one of the signs below, you’ve probably been called clingy more than once, but don’t worry because you are not alone. May People consider…

  • 4 Birth Months Who Have Been Focusing On Work (To Avoid Their Feelings)

    4 Birth Months Who Have Been Focusing On Work (To Avoid Their Feelings)

    There’s nothing wrong with dedicating a ton of time to your work since most dreams require effort to reach. However, you don’t want work to be your entire world. And you certainly don’t want to be focusing on work as a distraction in order to ignore your feelings and avoid dealing with problems you should…

  • 3 Birth Months Whose Friendship Last A Lifetime

    3 Birth Months Whose Friendship Last A Lifetime

    Friendships can be hard to maintain, especially as you grow older. It’s easy to lose touch with the people you care about the most because other responsibilities are higher on your list of priorities. However, despite how busy adulting can get, there are signs who will stay friends with you forever and ever. Here are…

  • 4 Birth Months With Roller Coaster Personalities

    4 Birth Months With Roller Coaster Personalities

    Your personality isn’t as static as you might think. No one is going to act the same one hundred percent of the time – but some people will change their personalities completely, depending on who else is in the room with them. Here are The birth months with the most dynamic, roller coaster personalities: May…

  • 4 Birth Months Most Likely To Marry Wrong

    4 Birth Months Most Likely To Marry Wrong

    Some birth months are highly selective about who they date, let alone who they marry. But other birth months are more likely to jump into a serious relationship without thinking through the consequences. There’s a chance that they could end up making their vows to someone who isn’t actually the best fit for them overall.…

  • 5 Birth Months Who Suck At Texting

    5 Birth Months Who Suck At Texting

    February This birth month is a free spirit. They do what they want when they want without worrying about how it will impact others. Since they’re only concerned with doing what feels right in the moment, and couldn’t care less about what society expects from them, they end up ignoring their phone more than most…