7 Things Guys Should Keep in Mind for Online Dating Profile Pictures

I’ve seen more profiles than I can count where one or more pictures don’t give me a clear view of the guy in question.

What Can You Say Instead of Ghosting a Friend?

If the reason you feel like disappearing is because you’re overwhelmed with a situation you’re dealing with, you will definitely want to tell your friend that instead of just stopping all communication.

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What Should You Do When You Miss the Person Who Ghosted You?

This may be considered “ghosting” by some definitions, but it could just be that they’re dealing with something and aren’t in a position to respond.

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Why Is an INFJ Texting Me Less?

If you’ve been texting an INFJ and you haven’t been going deep in your conversations, there’s a good chance that’s why they’re texting you less.

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When Should You Ask an Online Crush If They’re Single?

When not using a dating app, a lot of questions about the “right time” to bring things up might arise.

What Should You Keep in Mind When Texting an INFJ?

If you would like some guidance on how to approach a texting relationship with an INFJ, here are seven things you should keep in mind.

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Should You Text an INFJ First?

Sending a first text will convey the message that you like this INFJ and are interested in keeping in touch with them.

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Why Would Someone Fail to Respond to a Texted Love Confession?

Some people are so popular that they’re constantly texting many people at once. It’s possible your confession just got lost in the shuffle.

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Should You Confess Your Feelings to an Online Crush?

Even if you two have a connection and you have real feelings for them, you won’t know if it’s really them you have feelings for or just the online persona they’ve created until you meet in person.

8 Possible Reasons the INFJ in Your Life Stopped Texting You

Even with a busy schedule, we INFJs will take the time to respond to texts from those we care about. But we also have a tendency to get caught up in things, like causes we deeply support.

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10 Texts the INFJ in Your Life Would Love to Get

When you send this text, it’s a nice reminder to your INFJ that you actually care about how they’re doing.

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Should You Confess Your Love for Someone Over Text?

Don’t tell someone you love them just because you feel like it one day, or to end an argument, or to tell them what you think they want to hear. Do it because you really mean it.

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6 Things INFJs Should Keep in Mind When Texting Their Crush

Don’t panic when your crush doesn’t respond right away.

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How To Use Writing To Start a New Life

Writing can help you get a handle on what didn’t work in your old life and what you want to do differently this time.

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Why Is There So Much Emphasis on Positivity?

What if expressing how you really feel instead of always pretending everything is fine makes you happy?

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Why Do We Measure Self-Worth in "Likes" and "Follows"?

The internet has given people yet another way to compare themselves—in “likes” and “follows.”

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Why Do We Forget Loved Ones Who Aren't on Social Media?

In 2013, I did an experiment. Tired of receiving stale, Facebook-prompted birthday wishes, I took my birthday off Facebook to see what would happen. And here’s what happened.

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