Holly Riordan
Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.
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Why You Miss Your Almosts More Than Your Actual Exes
You might miss your almost more than actual exes because you never had the chance to get to know your almost intimately. You’ve only seen the best sides of them. You’ve experienced the fun, flirtatious moments without any of the bad, brutal ones. You weren’t with them long enough to have fights with them, to…
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Please Stop Comparing Your Present Self To Your Past Self
You already know it’s dangerous to compare yourself to others. No two journeys are going to look the same. Every person walks at a different pace. It’s much better to compare your current self to the person you were yesterday – but even that can become dangerous if you’re not careful. Even though it’s important…
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6 Signs You Should Fix The Relationship Instead Of Running Away
You shouldn’t stay in the wrong relationship because you’re scared of being alone or because have a long, complicated history together and you feel like you owe them your love. But you don’t want to leave the right relationship over a misunderstanding or temporary argument, either. If every single one of these statements apply, then…
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6 Reminders For When You Feel Hopeless
You always have power. You might not have the type of power that you want – over whether someone specific falls in love with you or whether you’re offered your dream career. But you are never entirely powerless. You are in complete control of your choices moving forward. You get to decide where you focus…
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The Strongest Humans Are Familiar With Failure
The strongest humans aren’t the ones who have everything come easily to them, who have never gone through a single struggle, who have succeeded on their first attempt and have never had a single doubt about themselves. The strongest humans are the ones who have gotten up as many times as they’ve fallen down. The…
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6 Unspoken Promises Your Person Should Make If They’re Serious About You
They should promise to stand by you when you’re struggling. Your person shouldn’t go MIA whenever you’re dealing with a problem and then magically reappear when the seas are calm again. They should be there for you, through good times and bad. When you’re at your lowest, they should be there to remind you that…
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5 Signs That Your Love Life Is Going To Be Perfectly Fine
Even though you might be heartbroken right now, that doesn’t mean you’re going to feel this way forever. And it doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong. If you can relate to the feelings on this list, then your love life is going to be perfectly fine. You’ve stopped pretending to be heartless and have gotten…
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When Do You Give Up On An Almost Relationship?
Give up on an almost relationship when you’ve exhausted all your options. Honesty is the key in any relationship – including almost relationships. When you’ve admitted how you feel and have made it clear that you’re interested in something more than your current casual relationship, there’s nothing more you can do. The ball is in…
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6 Signs Moving In With Your Person Was A Horrible Mistake
Moving in with your person is a huge step. However, sometimes you won’t know whether your person is a good (or horrible) teammate until you’re sharing the same bed and bathroom. Although change is never easy, here are some signs that the person you’re living with isn’t treating you the way you deserve: They refuse…
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6 Reminders When You’re Going Through A Friendship Breakup
Some friendships are toxic. And some people who used to be good influences on each other grow apart over time. If you’re ending a friendship with someone and know it’s for the best, here are a few reminders to get you through the pain: Just because they were good for you in the past doesn’t…
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5 Signs You’re Growing As A Human
You’ve lost family members and friends because you set new boundaries. These people might feel like you were being unreasonable. They might have accused you of changing because you started to develop standards. They might not understand why you had to walk away from them – but you were doing the right thing. Although it…
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5 Reminders If You Haven’t Gotten Closure From Your Last Love
Sometimes, reaching out to them will do more harm than good. Even though you want closure over the relationship, you have to ask yourself whether it would be productive to text this person or sit down and have a conversation with this person. If you can’t speak to each other without screaming, or if they…
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Stop Pushing Away Your Feelings In Order To ‘Keep The Peace’
You don’t need to be the bigger person when being the bigger person means compromising your morals, thoughts, and beliefs. You don’t have to be polite in order to keep the peace and avoid confrontation. Staying quiet doesn’t change the fact that you feel uncomfortable. It only prevents the people around you from feeling the…
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If They Really Cared About You, They Wouldn’t Keep Hurting You
If they really cared about you, then they would put effort into loving you wholly. They wouldn’t keep making so many mistakes. They wouldn’t be giving you more and more reasons to cry into your pillowcase. Your person is only human. They’re bound to make mistakes. They aren’t always going to get it right, but…
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Why Is Everyone Ending Up In Almost Relationships?
It’s frustrating when you keep ending up in almost relationships when you’ve been wanting something serious. However, almost relationships are becoming more and more common. It might feel like everyone is in one – and here are a few reasons why: Some people are too scared to state their intentions. If you meet someone attractive…
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7 Feelings You’re Going To Experience Before Reaching Success
You’ll feel discouraged. Even though you’re passionate about what you’re pursuing and know you have what it takes to reach your dreams, it’s not easy dealing with failure after failure. It’s tempting to throw in the towel and forget about your wildest dreams. Feeling discouraged is normal, especially when you’ve been working your hardest and…
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6 Signs He’s A Good Guy, Based On How He Texts You
He texts you at reasonable hours — when he’s sober. He’s not waiting until two in the morning, after having several drinks, to get in touch with you. He’s already thinking about you earlier on in the day. Now, there’s nothing wrong with him reaching out to you every once in a while when he’s…
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6 Unhealthy Excuses For Staying With Someone Wrong For You
Because you have history together. You’re allowed to leave at any time. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been with this person for three months, three years, or three decades. If you aren’t happy in the relationship, you’re allowed to leave. You don’t owe them your loyalty, simply because they’ve been through a lot with you.…