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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Are You Seeking Love or Deep Human Connection?

Sometimes you don’t want all the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship. Sometimes you just want a friend to talk to.

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Should You Stay Friends With Someone You Have Unrequited Love For?

In my experience, the answer to this question depends on three factors. Let’s take a closer look at these factors, shall we?

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Love Confession

Do you like this person as more than a friend, are you in love with them, or do you just enjoy their company and wonder if you could become more than friends?

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What Should INFJs Do When Their Crushes Find Them Threatening?

I would advise you to keep the following five things in mind when you notice that your crushes feel intimidated by you.

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Common Lies People Tell Themselves When They Have Trouble Finding a Partner: Part 2

If you’re feeling unlovable, the deep root of it is that you’re probably having trouble loving yourself.

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Common Lies People Tell Themselves When They Have Trouble Finding a Partner: Part 1

Here, I’m going to address five of the most common “I’m too…” lies people tell themselves when they find the journey for love to be a struggle.

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What Can We Learn from Crushes on Fictional Characters?

If you’ve ever had a crush on a fictional character—or if you’re in the middle of one—consider the following five things it may be telling you.

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What Are Some Not-So-Obvious Signs an INFJ Likes You?

While I wasn’t ready to tell my crush that I liked him, I did want him to know I was thinking of him romantically.

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Why Is It So Hard to Make a Love Confession?

When the time comes for you to confess your love for someone, you have to stop running and confront your feelings.

A Word of Hope to Those Still Waiting for Love as We Enter 2022

There may be many reasons you’re single at this time in your life. But one thing I need you to know is, there’s nothing wrong with you.

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Responding to a Love Confession

If you find yourself in the position of having to respond to someone’s love confession, take a moment to ask yourself the following five questions first.

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How Can INFJs and Other Deep Lovers Deal With Unrequited Love at Christmas?

I have some advice on how to stay hopeful and get through the holidays when what you really want can’t be put under the tree.

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How Can INFJs Move On from an Unrequited Crush Without Closure?

Sometimes we have to let go because the other person has clearly moved on and all we’re doing is holding onto a beautiful dream—a dream of what might have been.