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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30 Silly, Little Things In Your Relationship That Prove You’ve Found Your Person
Loving the small, random things about them, like their hands or the way they run or how they pronounce a certain word.
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Love And Pain Will Always Go Hand In Hand
There's no win-win here. There never is. Either your heart is safe but completely deprived of experiencing great love, or your heart is in more danger than it's ever been while simultaneously experiencing a feeling so special that it's practically impossible to put into words.
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You Are Not Your Worst Mistake
You've done things that don't feel like you, things you never thought you'd do, things that have kept you up at night, wondering, in sheer panic: Is this me? Is this actually who I am? Am I this bad of a person?
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Hot Tip: Stop Asking Women Why They’re ‘Still Single’
As far as we've come, people today are still confused if a woman is not married and beginning to start her family during her peak fertility years. We think we should be worried about her, and her life choices, and her happiness. Sure, women can work and have careers – but only if they are…
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25 Awesomely Optimistic Quotes About Failure That Will Leave You Feeling Comforted And Inspired
“What is the point of being alive if you don’t at least try to do something remarkable?” –John Green
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15 Guys Reveal The First Thing They Look For When Meeting A Buddy’s New Girlfriend
"I'm always impressed if a buddy brings a new girl around and she can just walk around and socialize without needing to be standing next to him or clinging to him the entire time. If she just goes off on her own and introduces herself to people, I immediately like her."
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20 Signs That You’re Having Way More Success In Your Twenties Than You Realize
You've grown secure in your own insecurity. Feeling self-conscious is not a state of mind that magically fades away as we morph into adults. On the contrary, often our twenties are some of the most uncertain, insecure, and hesitant years of our lives. But learning how to accept your sense of discomfort and then continue…
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There’s Nothing Romantic About The Pain Of Your Breakup, But Here’s How It Makes You Stronger
We romanticize breakups in order to survive. We want the pain and the aching to have meaning, so that it didn't all happen for nothing. We need a way to wrap our brains around all the heartache. So we think about the movies we've seen, the books we've read, the sad One Republic songs they…
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15 Super Easy Ways You Can Trick Yourself Into Feeling More Confident (Without Even Realizing It)
Make eye contact with people you're interacting with. We tend to avoid it when we're feeling particularly insecure, so forcing yourself to lock eyes with whoever you're speaking to will often convince your brain that you're feeling more comfortable with yourself than you actually are.
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23 Mini Relationship Milestones That Are Just As Meaningful As The Big Ones
The first time you don't get 'ready' to hang out them and you still feel totally comfortable in your own skin.
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To All The Broken Ones, This Is What I Wish For You When You Find Love
I hope that they love you all the more for your jaded edges, that they want to know how you got each little cut and bruise so that they can ensure your story is no longer being carried on your shoulders alone.
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What We Think A Good Life Means, And What It Actually Means
We think a good life means becoming immune to judgment, to harsh words from others, to insecurity, to self-doubt, to shame, to criticism. But really, a good life is about realizing that you're human. That you're never truly safe from your fear of being an outsider, a failure, an outcast. And that, while you can…
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26 One-Sentence Pep Talks To Give Yourself When You’re Stressed, Unhappy, Or Simply Lost
Some days will suck, and that's okay, because it's the worst days, not the best ones, that inspire people to work harder and to be better.
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17 Uplifting Reminders Everyone Going Through A Quarter Life Crisis Needs To Hear Right Now
The moments in which we do the deepest reflection of ourselves and our lives do not occur when we are happy.
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18 Women On The Most Infuriating Thing A Guy Said To Them (That He Actually Thought Was A Compliment)
"That my sister was the pretty one but that I was the more approachable one."
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15 Ways A Woman With A Supportive Best Friend Loves Differently
She understands how amazing it can feel to fall in love. But having a close friend by her side has helped her to develop a level of self-confidence that allows her to be receptive to love while still shielding her heart from unnecessary hurt.
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16 Things You Should Finally Learn To Let Go Of In Your Mid-Twenties
The idea that there is just one perfect person out there who exists solely to be with you, instead of several potential partners you could possibly make a life with.
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The Difference Between Falling In Love And Staying In Love
Falling in love means wanting to be with them every second of every day. Staying in love means learning how to continue to be your own person, even if you're part of a greater whole.