Kim Quindlen
I’m a staff writer for Thought Catalog. I like comedy and improv. I live in Chicago. My Uber rating is just okay.
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Here’s The Kind Of Love You Should Settle For In 2017
Settle for the kind of love that is rare in its everyday sense of happiness and contentment, the kind of love that grows out of little, tiny moments of affection and thoughtfulness and tenderness and warmth.
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Here’s What Turns People Off About Your Personality In 5 Words, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius: You can be self-involved.
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17 One-Sentence Resolutions You Can (And Should) Actually Aspire To In 2017
To stop thinking and talking about all the ways you’re going to explore your creativity ‘someday,’ and to start doing that stuff right now instead.
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Here’s What Kind Of Girlfriend You Are (In 5 Words), Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Libra: Impossible to be mad at.
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What You’re Like As A Best Friend (In 5 Words), Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aries: You're always down for anything.
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15 Uplifting Reminders For Anyone Entering 2017 As A Single Person
The only timeline that you need to abide by is your own. If you fall in love, it will be at the right time for you. If you get married, it will be at the right time for you. There is no way to get the timing wrong – your timing is the right timing.
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10 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Have An Invisible Illness
Functioning in the midst of little sleep, lots of pain, and/or extreme fatigue.
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How You Fall In Love (Summed Up In 5 Words), Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aquarius: Secretly, without anyone realizing it.
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Here’s What You Need To Be Happy In 5 Words, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Gemini: To be yourself without hesitation.
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50 Two-Worded Things To Be Thankful For
Green lights. Perfect timing. Music goosebumps. Delicious coffee. Effortless friendships.
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Here’s Why People Are Intimidated By You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius: Your straightforwardness at once impresses and terrifies people. They know you're the person to go to when they need honest and candid advice, but they also know that you don't sugarcoat anything and aren't afraid to be truthful, which can be scary to one's self esteem.
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Your Best Attribute Summed Up In 5 Words, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Taurus: Your limitless warmth and tenderness.
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The Brutal Truth About Why You Chased Him Away, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Pisces: You had a very specific vision of what you wanted your relationship to 'look like' and he continually felt like he wasn't measuring up to that standard.
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17 Ways To Fall In Love With Your Life In 2017
Find joy in the little things. Holiday music, lazy Saturday mornings, laughing so hard that you cry, hot coffee, leaving work early, light traffic, fresh laundry, smiling with a stranger, a beer on the house. These are the little moments that make up a life.
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Why You’re Still Single In 5 Words, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aries: You're scared of becoming boring.
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Here’s The Easiest Way Your Partner Can Make You Feel Loved, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Capricorn: Your best match is the person who challenges you to take the leap, who refuses to back down and let you 'protect' yourself by assuming that your relationship can only end in heartbreak. You feel most loved being around someone who loves you for you, but who isn't afraid to tell you to 'stop…
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The One-Sentence Piece Of Encouragement You Need To Hear When You’re Heartbroken, Based On Your Zodiac Sign
Aquarius: Trying to detach yourself from the situation and avoid your feelings is only going to prolong the pain and make everything worse; breathe it in, feel it, acknowledge it, talk about it with those you trust, and then give ourself as much time as you need in order to heal.
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23 Tiny Changes To Make In Your Way Of Thinking (That Will Completely Change Your Life)
When you're hugging a loved one, give yourself a millisecond or two to appreciate that they are in your arms, right now, smiling and breathing and warm.