Lauren Jarvis-Gibson

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I’m Letting You Go — Not Because I Want To, But Because I Have To

What we had was special. What we had was something that I will never forget. But what we had is long gone. What we had is done. I don’t know why it took me so long for that to latch onto my heart. I don’t know why it took me so long to accept that fate isn’t in the stars for us. Fate isn’t on our side. Maybe it never was.

How To Ruin Your Relationship (Without Even Noticing That You Are)

You expect them to agree with you no matter what. You expect your partner to go along with everything and to just follow your plans. You get easily fed up when they don’t do or say what you think they should. You expect perfection, but this is reality, not a fairytale.

You’re Allowed To Set Yourself Free

Set your heart free from the chaos. From the boy or girl who doesn’t love you anymore. Set your heart free from the sadness. From the grief. From the people who don’t know your worth. From the people that laugh at your talent. From the people who question your beauty.

What People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because Of Your Zodiac Sign

Gemini: A lot of people don’t understand your nervous ticks that seem to overtake you in every circumstance. But as a Gemini, you were born to have an anxious heart. You overthink every little thing to the tiniest of details, and many people roll their eyes at you for doing this. But for you, it helps you relax to know exactly what is happening at every moment. 

The Honest Truth About Being A Female Writer Looking For Love

I’m sorry, I’m really not sorry. You can tell me I’m a psycho person still in love with my first love, or that I’m a terrible person for writing about an experience I had, but look, this is my passion as well as the way I make my money. I don’t give a shit what you think. 

This Is Why Hopeless Romantics Are The Best People To Fall In Love With

They will fight like hell for you. They will fight for your relationship and fight for anything that you believe in as well. They aren’t going to give up on you. They are the kind of people who give their full hearts, they never half ass anything. And they especially don’t half ass love. 

You’re Allowed To Let Them Go

You’re allowed to let him or her go. You’re allowed to block them. To throw away the pictures that make you wince in remembrance that they are gone. You’re allowed to learn how to let them go. Even when it’s painful.