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Why She Chooses to Stay Friends With Someone She Loves: Exploring This Question in YA Romance
Why She Chooses to Stay Friends With Someone She Loves: Exploring This Question in YA Romance

Since Chloe is a teenager, it’s understandable that she still has a lot to learn about many things.

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Being Friends With Someone You Have Feelings For: Lessons from a New Teen Romance
Being Friends With Someone You Have Feelings For: Lessons from a New Teen Romance

This type of dynamic can be complicated at any age, but I think it’s especially challenging when you’re a teen.

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A Coming-of-Age YA Romance in 2025—With a Spin
A Coming-of-Age YA Romance in 2025—With a Spin

The way Chloe “comes of age” is different depending on the partner she chooses.

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5 Things INFJs Might Want You to Know (But Might Not Tell You)
5 Things INFJs Might Want You to Know (But Might Not Tell You)

This is why you might want to get in the habit of watching their body language when they’re around you. Their actions will often say far more than their words do.

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How Can Introverts Develop Deeper Friendships?
How Can Introverts Develop Deeper Friendships?

If you find that your friendship isn’t going as deep as you would like, it might be up to you to try to go deeper.

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What Causes INFJ Relationship Anxiety?
What Causes INFJ Relationship Anxiety?

INFJs are known to be perfectionists. And this desire to have everything be perfect extends to their relationships as well.

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Why INTJs Might Want to Consider Taking a Chance on Love
Why INTJs Might Want to Consider Taking a Chance on Love

While it might not be possible for INTJs to become well-versed in the language of feelings overnight, having a long-term partner could help them become more comfortable with their feelings over time.

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