A New Young Adult Romance That Sheds Light on Black Hair Care

Although it is a love story, it includes a lot of detail about what the main character has to go through to keep her perm looking nice.

Who Will She Choose? The Ultimate High School Love Triangle

But will Mordecai ever give Chloe what she wants—a real romantic relationship? Or will Simon find a way to win her heart after all?

Yearning to Go Back to a Simpler Time? This YA Romance Might Be Just What You Need

If you went to high school before the internet had become such a big thing…you may sometimes feel nostalgic for a time when things were simpler.

A New Young Adult Romance Story With No Spice

Sometimes when I’m writing a story, I like to get lost in the emotional aspects of it. And that can be easier when I don’t include spice.

A Young Adult Romance With a Twist

Instead of me telling you who the main character chooses, I present you with two options.

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A Unique Way to Read YA Romance in 2025

I wrote two endings for this high school love story. When you reach a certain chapter, you’ll get to decide which outcome you prefer.

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Dear Fiction Writers, Make Sure Your Life Is As Fulfilling As Those of Your Characters

You should be filling your days with as much of what makes you happy as possible—and not just writing.

Does Your Crush Disappear and Reappear Often? What This Behavior Might Be Telling You

But this shouldn’t be a pattern, especially not one you want in someone you’re hoping becomes a romantic partner for you.

How Can INFJs Stop Overthinking Their Crushes?

I don’t mean you should just be doing idle things to pass the time. You should be doing things that are meaningful to you.

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Why Is Distraction So Important for INFJs Moving On from a Crush?

Sometimes I think it would be nice to be able to have a crush and then move on as if I never had any feelings for that person.

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Are You an INFJ Who’s Tired of One-Sided Love? These 4 Tips Might Help You Avoid It

Sometimes we INFJs can be so lost in our own fantasy world that we forget reality doesn’t match the beautiful picture in our mind.

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How Can Being a Hopeless Romantic Make It Harder to Find Love?

While being this way might seem to make it easier to find love because you’re always looking for it, there are some problems that can come with this approach.

Should You Hold Onto Your Crush or Try Moving On?

Sometimes you have to move on or at least begin the healing process because you realize that you want more from your crush than they’re willing or able to give.

Why Should INFJs Use Logic When Trying to Move On from Unrequited Love?

Until an INFJ applies logic to the situation, they still won’t see these things as enough reason to move on.

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How Do You Stop Being in Love With the Idea of Someone?

When you find yourself dwelling on certain things and ignoring everything else, give yourself a reality check and remind yourself to take in the whole person.

How Do You Know When You’re in Love With the Idea of Someone?

If you don’t really know them, all your fantasies will be based on what you imagine would be wonderful to experience.

17 Journal Prompts for INFJ Unrequited Love

If you’re an INFJ or someone who loves deeply, these prompts will encourage you to ask yourself what this crush means to you and what your feelings for them say about how you feel about yourself.

The 7 Stages of an INFJ Crush

An INFJ encounters a person and feels a deep connection to them. Logic isn’t usually consulted at this stage. Everything is feelings and emotions.

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6 Things an INFJ in Love Might Want You to Know

If an INFJ does happen to be in love with you and you’re someone who’s looking for something more casual, you might want to think very carefully before entering a relationship with them.