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You Choose Your Partner – It’s Not only a Matter of Luck, but a Decision

You are not on a waiting list for a good relationship. This article explores why love is not just about luck, but about knowing your non-negotiables and taking your own needs seriously.

March 10, 20264 min read
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Body & Wellness

Be Strong Once — Not a Hundred Times: Why I Don’t Buy Sweets Anymore

March 12, 20264 min read
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Love & Relationships

You Choose Your Partner – It’s Not only a Matter of Luck, but a Decision

March 10, 20264 min read
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Friendship & Connection

When Is a Friend Really a Friend?

February 10, 20264 min read
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Self & Growth

Finally a Name for My Struggle — How the Label “Skin Picking” Helped Me

January 31, 20264 min read
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Body & Wellness

Why I Wanted a Boob Job at 12

January 30, 20265 min read
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Hope is not a selection process. You choose your partner — you don't have to hope the person you end up with just happens to have the qualities you want.
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