Holly Riordan
Holly is the author of Severe(d): A Creepy Poetry Collection.
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It’s A Good Thing Your Almost Relationship Didn’t Work
It’s a good thing your almost relationship didn’t work out because you deserve more. You deserve someone who texts you back every single time, not only when it’s convenient, when they’re bored or lonely or interested in sex. You deserve someone who drops everything to hang out with you, who treats you like an important…
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6 Types Of People Who Will Not Love You Wholly
People who only care about themselves. People like this aren’t going to care about your happiness. They’re going to make decisions that are the most convenient for them, regardless of what it means for you. You need a partner who is selfless, at least when it comes to you. You need someone who would drop…
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6 Reasons To Be Proud After Leaving A Toxic Love
The other person probably didn’t make it easy on you. Even though they were treating you terribly and giving you every reason to leave, they probably weren’t happy when you decided you deserved better. They probably screamed at you or sobbed on your shoulder, begging you not to leave. But you still did what was…
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When Someone Hurts You, Screw ‘The High Road’
When someone acts inappropriately, you’re allowed to feel hurt. Don’t let anyone convince you to take the high road when the high road means letting disrespect slide. The high road means letting someone get away with treating you poorly. The high road means avoiding confrontation, avoiding consequences. The high road means keeping the peace so…
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I’m Unlearning How To Love In Toxic Ways
Breaking up with someone toxic is the bravest thing you could ever do. You should be proud of yourself for raising your expectations, for refusing to settle for the crumbs you’ve been given and deciding you deserve better. However, the breakup is only the first step along your journey. You’re going to have so much…
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The Worst Part Of Anxiety Is Feeling Unwanted, Alone, And Isolated
Social anxiety makes you isolate yourself because you feel safer by yourself. When you’re alone, no one is judging you. There’s no pressure. You can relax, loosen your shoulders, and be your unfiltered self. The problem is, the longer you stay isolated, the harder it is to break the cycle. You don’t want to answer…
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Having History With Them Isn’t Enough
Having history with someone could keep you in the wrong relationship for longer than necessary. It could convince you to tough it out when things get bad, even though you deserve better and should leave. You don’t want to linger in the wrong relationship because you’ve already poured so many hours into it and feel…
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You’ll Never Enjoy The Single Life Until You Accept These 7 Truths
Relationships can contribute to your overall happiness, but they won’t magically make your problems disappear. Maybe you’re unhappy about your single status, but you would also be unhappy if you were in a relationship where you felt unfulfilled in your career or wished you had more friends. Relationships can be important, but so many other…
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We All Want A Love That’s Stable
I want a love that’s stable. I don’t want fireworks one day and thunderstorms the next. I want my person to treat me with consistency and respect. I want them to be my constant, the one who is never going to leave my side, never leave me hanging, never run away when things get hard.…
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Cutting Someone Out Of Your Life Takes A Lot Of Strength
It takes strength to stay away from someone, even when you’re missing them. Even when you’re desperate to hear their voice. Even when you aren’t sure if you’re ever going to find someone like them again. It takes strength to take a chance on yourself, to bet on the fact you’ll be okay on your…
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Sometimes, Just Existing Is Enough
Some days, you’re going to run through your workload like a beast, crossing off every single item on your to-do list before the sun sets. Other days, you aren’t going to have enough energy to accomplish the first item on your list. And that’s okay. Not every day needs to be your most productive day.…
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The Hardest Part Of An Almost Relationships Is The False Hope
The false hope is what keeps you coming back for more. It’s the reason why you haven’t moved on from them yet. Even though they haven’t made a move, even though a serious relationship hasn’t been established, you’re holding out hope that things will change. That this person will wake up one morning and decide…
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Walk Away When It Just Feels Wrong
When it feels wrong, you don’t need a ‘good’ reason to leave. This person might be your perfect match on paper. They might check off all your boxes. They might be everything you thought you were looking for in a person. But if you’re unhappy, if you cannot picture a future alongside them and dread…
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Date Someone Who Isn’t Afraid To Say They Care
Date someone who texts to check in on you, who remembers the little things you say, who is unafraid to admit how much they care. Date someone who goes out of their way to spoil you rotten and isn’t afraid who knows it. Date someone who puts effort into loving you–and into keeping you. Date…
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Gentle Reminders For Anyone Struggling With Their Anxiety
You are worthy. You have worth, even when you feel unloved and unsuccessful, even when you feel lost and lonely. You are an important piece of this world. Your existence matters. Don’t let yourself forget it. Even on your lowest days, even when you’re feeling worthless, you still have value. Deep down, you know that’s…
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6 Reminders When Your Big Dreams Just Aren’t Coming True
Your wildest dreams aren’t going to become a reality overnight. These things take time. You might feel like you’re behind because other people in your field are moving at a faster pace, or because they reached ‘success’ at an earlier age than you, but there isn’t a time limit on when you’re allowed to accomplish…
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Never Apologize For Setting Boundaries
Stop spending time with people who disrespect you, who cross lines they know will bother you, who accuse you of being overly sensitive when they say something that hurts your feelings. Acting like you are the problem in every situation is a way for them to pretend they are innocent. It’s an excuse for them…
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Date Someone Who Eases Your Anxiety
Don’t date the guy who makes you feel bad when you want to spend an evening at home. Don’t date the guy who gets angry about how quiet you are around his friends. Don’t date the guy who makes your life any harder than it already is. Date the guy who understands that you’re a gentle…