News: relationships
Expanding your Adelaide social circle
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Now that the semester is almost over, is your social circle where you want it to be?
Heavy conversations
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What happens when the answer to “How are you?” is not something you’ve anticipated?
Cycles of family
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I know that not everyone has had as much luck with their family, or of what little family they have. Even if they are not your bloodlines, for whoever you choose or accept your family to be, I hope that those relationships grow healthier and stronger as you get older.
Long term relationships
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After four years, I sometimes worry about taking my partner for granted, leaving me wondering what are some ways I can show my appreciation for everything he is and does.
Knowing your love language
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Feeling loved and appreciated is an incredible feeling. Continue reading for my thoughts on the 'love languages'.
Goodbyes and missing people
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I always get a big dose of loneliness and sadness when my partner and I have to live in different places for a couple of months but here is how I get through the distance.
Eating out fancy
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For a sleepy town, Adelaide certainly has a bit of a food scene and I have some favourites when it comes to splashing out and celebrating a little.
Why is dating so hard?
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I don't know whether it's because of covid or it's just me but dating is really hard. I'm in my 20s, I'm young, I’m fun, I’m busy, I've grown to love myself and be self-aware, I know how to look after myself and not put a relationship in front of everything else, I have a lot of free time, I know what I want, it should be easy right? Unfortunately no, its not.