Mike Zacchio
Mike is a New York-based writer and admitted hopeless romantic. If Ted Mosby and Carrie Bradshaw had a son, it would be him. When he’s not writing about love, dating, and relationships, he’s working his actual job as a sports reporter and columnist.
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Mike Zacchio
All The Things I’ll (Probably) Never Tell You
I’ll probably never tell you that you hurt me, or that part of me still carries that pain. I’ll probably never tell you that I haven’t been able to let anyone in since you left, or that part of me is afraid to because of you.
Ranking Each ‘Friends’ Character Based On How They Would Be In Real Life
Ross, like Chandler, has humor and wit that are appealing to most women, he is undoubtedly the smartest of the bunch
10 Harsh Truths About ‘Friends’ You Might Not Like, But Need To Hear
Chandler would have died alone without Monica.
I Don’t Know What I’m Looking For, But I’ll Know When I’ve Found It
Sometimes you’re ready for a relationship. Sometimes you want something casual. And sometimes you don’t know what the hell you’re looking for.
I Will Never Stop Getting My Hopes Up In Dating (And Neither Should You)
I will never stop getting my hopes up in dating, and neither should you. I can’t help but get my hopes up because it’s how I’m wired. It’s in the thoughts running through my mind and in the blood running through my veins. I don’t ever want apathy to take over and turn an exhilarating adventure into a mundane task.
The Heartbreaking Truth About Getting Over Someone Who Ghosted You
There comes a point where you just want to escape from the plethora of scenarios running through your head and hear a fucking answer — any answer — from them. Then you realize that answer is never going to come.
I Want Nothing To Do With You, But I Want Nothing But The Best For You
We had our run, and we had our fun, but the run got exhausting and the fun
stopped altogether. Our flickering flame burned out, and our time in the sun
set. That may sound harsh, but it’s the truth.
Read This When You Feel Like Your Dating Life Is Turning To Shit
Don’t spend your precious time pining after someone who won’t do the same to you. Life is too damn short to spend it waiting for a text message that will never come.
21 Easily Missed Things He’s Doing Because He Really, Really Likes You
His clothes are ironed. Wrinkles are almost never a good look, especially on a date. If his clothes are pressed clean, it means he took the time to make sure he looked presentable for you.
You Can’t Change The Past, So Stop Worrying About It
Now think about that past relationship you wanted to fix. Would you really want to be with someone who could not love you for all that you are?
A Letter To My Future Wife, Part IV: Thank You For Always Being My Partner
Thank you for choosing me, when there are a million other guys you could have made just as happy. Thank you for letting me love you, and for the love you have given me. Thank you for giving me reason to belief that true love exists, and for the experience that comes along with it once it is found.
Confessions Of A Rebound: One Night Only
I had no idea that you gave me your number as a formality, or that when you said you would love to get together again, it would be the last time I ever heard your voice. I left thinking, “This could be the start of something,” while you watched me go knowing it was the end.
In A Dating World Of Hypocritical Mediocrity, Dare To Be ‘Extra’
Why can’t we do the future of society a favor and teach kids from a young age the right way to love someone? Why can’t we teach boys that it’s okay to be vulnerable? Why can’t we teach girls that a boy who is mean to her is just mean, and that there are no ulterior motives to his behavior?
‘I Don’t Like Planning Ahead’ Is A Bullshit Excuse
You don’t deserve someone who cannot be bothered to dedicate one night of their week to you ahead of time. You deserve someone who circles your date on the calendar and is actually looking forward to seeing you again.
The Fear Of Being Single Is Far Worse Than The Fear Of Commitment
It’s one thing to date to meet someone special, and it’s another thing to date because you have to have somebody
An Open Letter To The Girl That Got Away
You’ve moved on — married to what seems like a loving husband with whom you share a beautiful child — and I truly could not be happier for you. You deserve all the happiness in the world. You deserve everything that I could not give you, or at least wasn’t ready to give you.
I’ve Been Back On Tinder For Less Than A Week And I Already Regret It
I can’t speak as to what women go through dealing with men, but I know for a fact that many of us are shameless savages with no fucks to give, so I know they are also feeling the struggle.
You Are Entitled To Know Where You Stand In Your Relationship
No one person should ever feel like they are getting less out of the relationship, or that they cannot address something that is on their mind to their partner. If you cannot comfortably broach a subject with your significant other, why would you choose to invest your time, energy, and care into that person?