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.
Tune into his podcast, “Heart Of The Matter” here.
You Didn’t Work Out Because You Were Just Different Shapes And Sizes
Nothing you could have done would have made them stay. Nothing you could have said would have changed their mind.
Just As Women Have The Right To Reject A Relationship, Men Have The Right To Reject A Friendship
This in response to the article, “Guys, Stop Complaining About The ‘Friend Zone’ And Just Be Happy To Have Friends.” Parts of this article are discussed on my weekly podcast, “Heart of the Matter,” which you can catch on SoundCloud…
That’s It – I’m Throwing In The Towel On Dating
I’m done. Not in a snarling Sammi Sweetheart kind of way, but in the most logical, rational, clear-headed and composed way possible: I’m done. I’m done with the dating applications.
My Five Favorite Thought Catalog Articles Written In 2016
While there may have been a bit of a hiatus during the late-summer and fall months, there were still plenty of articles written this year that I could be proud of.
I Want Your Kind Of Crazy
I was warned.
I May Fall Easily, But That Doesn’t Mean I Fall Often
In order to grow as a person you should be learning more about yourself everyday.
This Is What It’s Like To Date A Man, Not A Boy
Men can have discussions, while boys throw fits.
It’s Time You Started Letting People Fall In Love With The Real You
You can’t be what you think someone else wants you to be. Eventually, the two personas — the real you, and the person you’re pretending to be — will clash, and it will likely end in disaster.
The Brutal Truth About Why We Can’t Be Friends With Our Exes
It’s a sign of maturity if you stayed cordial with an ex. It’s plain weird if either of them try to be friendly on a daily basis.
The Unedited Truth About Who You Should Pick When You’re Interested In Two People At Once
If you settle with the “safer” option, you’ll always wonder, “What could’ve been?” had you pursed the person you really wanted.
You Make Me Look Forward Towards The Future
Part of me says to reach out and keep you at an arm’s length. Another part of me says to reach out, pull you towards me, and kiss you. Only time will tell which part wins out.
I See Pretty Girls Everywhere I Go And I Can’t Help It
They say “beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” and I just happen to find beautiful qualities in women almost everywhere.