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Maria Del Russo
Relationships
How You Can Be Attracted To Someone You
Really
Don't Like
Maria Del Russo
Oct 6, 2017
Relationships
Is There Such A Thing As Being Single For Too Long?
Maria Del Russo
Oct 4, 2017
Dating Advice
Too Busy To Date? Here's How To Deal
Maria Del Russo
Oct 3, 2017
Parenthood
What To Consider Before Dating Someone With Kids
If you're on the dating scene, chances are you've been on a date with or come across the profile of someone who has a child or two from a previou
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Maria Del Russo
Dating Advice
How To Meet People IRL If You Hate Dating Apps
No matter how commonplace dating apps have become, they're not necessarily for everyone. In fact, a lot of single folks find apps to be hell on earth
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
How Hugh Hefner Helped Me Embrace My Sexuality
When I woke up to the news that Hugh Hefner had died Wednesday night, I was immediately sad. It wasn't because I was a particularly avid reader of Pla
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Maria Del Russo
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Parenthood
I'm Sorry (Not Sorry) I Muted Your Baby
“Did you see the photo I posted of Kelly* at the beach the other day?” my friend asked over coffee one day. I froze. A few weeks earlier, in a
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Maria Del Russo
Body
Why You Should Stop What You're Doing & Look At Your Vulva
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
Why The Meet-Cute Is Totally Overrated
Dating apps have become ubiquitous across the country — in fact, they're actually more popular in the South and Midwest than they are in coastal ci
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
The Easy Way To Slow A Relationship Down
The first flush of a relationship can be super exciting. You both dig one another, so you start spending a ton of time together — weekend trips, standi
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Maria Del Russo
It's Not You
Why Text Arguing Can Be Better Than IRL
“I have some things I want to discuss. Can we meet in person and chat?” For me, those are some of the scariest words that could ever flash across my iP
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Maria Del Russo
Fashion
The Difference Between Attacking Melania Trump & Criticizing Her ...
Here's what her pink dress can teach us.
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Maria Del Russo
Dating Advice
Why You're Turned Off When Someone Shows Too Much Interest
My father loves to tell me that, when it comes to relationships, I don't like people who like me. If I'm dating someone who is sweet and availabl
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
The Dating "Mistake" That Isn't Actually A Problem
It's the plot that launched countless rom-coms: A person in a happy relationship feels like they need to be single in order to “find themselves.
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
So You've Been Faking Orgasms — & Now You Want To Stop
Whether or not everyone wants to admit it, there are folks out there who fake orgasms. And there is nothing wrong with this. That said, there are some peop
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Maria Del Russo
Dating Advice
Here's How To Successfully Double-Book Your Dates
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Maria Del Russo
It's Not You
We Need To Change The Conversation Around Interracial Dating
As much as I love sharing my dating stories, there are a lot of experiences that I haven't had. That's why, as part of It’s Not You, I'll
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
Why You Should Consider Couple's Therapy When There's No Major Issue
For some people, the mere suggestion of “couples therapy” could signal the death knell of a relationship. If the portrayals of such moments in
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Maria Del Russo
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Sex
So You're Attracted To Your Therapist…
If you've ever seen a therapist, you know the kinds of emotions that a single session can bring up. You may be working through anger, sadness, joy, or
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Maria Del Russo
Relationships
Is It Ever A Good Idea To Lie To Your Partner?
If you were to go up to 100 people and ask them to list important relationship traits, “trust” is likely one that would pop up more than a coup
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
The Best Way To Give Tough Love Without Being A Total Jerk
One of the best parts of a friendship is the ability to talk to your pal about the things that are ailing you. Bad day at work? Grab a cocktail with your B
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Maria Del Russo
It's Not You
First Dates Don’t Mean All That Much To Me — Here’s Why
Being one of the token single women in your friend group means that you become numb to certain conversations and situations. Last New Year’s Eve, it didn
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
Why This Woman Wants People To Take A Closer Look At Casting Couc...
Of all the different types of pornography out there, the casting couch genre is one of the most recognizable. The premise is simple: A young woman, hoping
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
After Being Friends With Benefits, Can You Ever Go Back To Just F...
Even though they may seem interchangeable, there's a big difference between a fuckbuddy and a friend with benefits. While “fuckbuddy” tend
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
Do You Have To "Come Out" About Your Open Relationship?
There are different levels of open (or “monogamish”) relationships that are as unique as the partners who participate in them. And while the co
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
Here's What To Do If Your Ex Keeps "Checking In"
The amazing reappearing ex: You've likely either had one, heard of one, or helped counsel a friend with one. They're the former partners who, som
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
How To Make Your Breakup Stick (For Real This Time)
For many people, the term “clean breakup” is an oxymoron. And the longer the relationship, the harder it can be to completely remove themselves
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Maria Del Russo
Relationship Advice
Can You Ever Really Get Closure With An Ex?
Clean breakups can be hard to come by. For a lot of people, the endings of relationships can leave behind a lot of emotional baggage and questions about ho
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Maria Del Russo
It's Not You
The 4 Worst Dates I've Ever Been On
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Maria Del Russo
Sex
Why Those "Butterflies" In Your Stomach May Not Be So Romantic
The first time I ever felt butterflies in my stomach was when I was 14 years old. My family had rented a house down on the Jersey Shore, and I'd becom
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Maria Del Russo
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