When “Just Friends” Isn’t Enough, But You Hold On Anyway: Exploring This Concept in Teen Romance

Have you ever been just friends with someone but wanted more from the relationship?

Navigating the Line Between Love and Friendship—and Childhood and Adulthood—in YA Romance

One of the biggest challenges she faces is trying to be a good friend to Simon while having an intense crush on Mordecai.

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.

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.

The Good Girl, the Good Friend, and the Guy With Secrets: Relatable Characters in a New Teen Romance

One of the things that makes these characters relatable is that…they do have their flaws and they make mistakes from time to time.

A New High School YA Romance With a Black Female Lead

In my new high school YA romance, Chloe—the female lead—is Black. She’s a second-generation Haitian-American.

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How to Get Over an Unrequited Crush That Has Lasted for Years

If this person has had any sort of presence in your life, even if only in your mind, they’ve been serving you in some way.

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What Makes an INFJ Fall in Love?

Based on my experiences as an INFJ and those of other INFJs, I’ve noticed that the deepest connection happens when it happens in the mind, heart, and soul.

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Why Do INFJs Make Great Partners For People Who Have Been Hurt in Love?

If you’re someone who’s been hurt in love but who’s ready to try a new relationship, here are five reasons why an INFJ would be a great partner for you.

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How Can an INFJ Deal With Unrequited Love?

Because your love is so strong, you have to be careful when dealing with the unrequited variety.

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How Can an INFJ Avoid Falling Too Deeply in Love with Someone They Just Met?

If you’re an INFJ with a tendency to fall in love easily with people you’ve just met, keep reading to find out how to take back some control of your emotions.

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