Ellen Frances
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Daily five-minute reads about writing — discipline, doubt, and the reality of taking the work seriously without burning out. https://linktr.ee/ellenfranceswrites
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The Two Types Of "The Other Woman" - Which One Is She?
Affairs aren't that complicated. It's our distorted hormones and emotions that make something more than they are. In reality, affairs are simply a transaction between two people. It's all business. It's the exchange of emotion, sex, physical connection, or something far deeper.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
40 Things (Most) People Forget About A Break-Up
There it is. The moment. One second you're a couple, the next you're single again. It's been a long time between single drinks, so to speak. Even if it has only been a few months, it feels like an eternity when the boom falls.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
The Simple Fix To Broken Relationships: Own Up To Your Mistakes
Sh*t happens in relationships. There are factors that affect a pairing that you can't control. If you didn't know this already, a pandemic has taught us this in spades. Sometimes, we're merely reacting to everything changing around us.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
The Lazy Person’s Guide To Having A Good Rebound Relationship. Top Story - June 2022.
You've found someone who you know is going to help you get over your ex. There are feelings, sure, but you know this person isn't the one. They happen to be the one who is for right now, though.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
Is He Seeing Someone Else? Expert Tips For Spotting A Taken Man.
One of the suckiest moments of my romantic life was discovering I was the other woman. People have broken up with me. I was mercilessly dumped on the two-year anniversary with my then-boyfriend. Men have cheated on and my close friend had to be the ones to deliver the news. Strangers have told me I was the “wing woman” friend. Great to help other people date but horrible to date.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
How To Stop Hating Your Single Life
If you hate being single, it sucks, I get. But if you love your single life, well, this isn’t for you. When you speak to someone about your single life, when you’re looking for a sympathetic ear for your situation, sometimes you don’t get it. And, when you’re about to lose all hope in humanity, you’re met with advice that doesn’t help.
By Ellen Frances4 years ago in Humans
