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We all deal with difficult people at some point in our daily lives; at school, at work, even in our social circles. When trying to resolve a conflict, these kinds of people can make a bad situation worse. Unfortunately,...

The guys on GirlsAskGuys often complain that women are too choosy. Well, I think women deserve to be choosy, given that there are so many negative consequences of not being very selective. 1. Some men are not mature...

#GagWritingContest I'm going to write about the first time I attempted suicide. If it wasn't for my best friend and my own mental strength, I wouldn't be here today. Trigger Warning: This take includes talk of mental...

First time I felt like an adult I was wearing a blazer. Yes, a black blazer. Like something you wouldn’t imagine me to wear. Like a businesswoman as if I were someone high and mighty? It was similar to wearing high heels...

Like any change you make, positive or negative, big or small, the first step to making that change is to want it, you have to REALLY want it. Start Small When we start with small successes, we build momentum and gain...

Racism. Now there is a word that can stir up emotions quickly! So many people have such strong views on this subject that it is really hard for a lot of people to talk about it with an open mind. My goal is to help...

These are some of the types of students I remember from high school. 1. That one student that always is eating in class Whether there are multiple students who try to eat but get told not to, there is always that one...

Every adult likes to tell you the same exact useless string of words when you're sitting across from them distraught, sobbing, and drenched in a combination of your own tears and snot: "if you ignore your bullies, they'll...

Having a secret garden is like a hideaway; a way to retreat from other people.....it is a place where memories of our joys/pains and tough times remain...our secret garden remains to ourselves, no matter what... Even if...

I would would like to send a big thank you to my amazing friends here on GAG as well as my friends on my Facebook book club called, We Love Reading Books. The GAG community took a hard hit and I am still getting over...

This is just a mini review after seeing the movie once yesterday, so this is my immediate reaction to the movie. This MCU movie was unlike any I have ever seen before, it left me feeling sad and I almost cried. Before I...

Lets face it, dates can be expensive. But rekindling your romance with your significant other doesn't have hurt your wallet. Here are 10 free or cheap date ideas that are fun, affordable, and won't break your budget! 1....

Ladies and gentlemen, it's story time! Seriously, this is a story, and not just a real one, but one that I experienced only recently. So recent, in fact, that as of this post, it's not even 24 hours old. You see, I have...

#GaGWritingContest This post could be triggering to anyone who has been a victim of abuse or has a sensitive heart. Read with caution. Several years ago I was a happy, energetic little girl. I would look for the best in...

I am not a psychopath. …which is something I imagine many psychopaths find themselves claiming at one point or another. Regardless, let me assure you, I am not a psychopath. I just hate people. The world. Happiness....

So this is something that I plan on turning into a series. I know from my experience this year as a freshman in college that it's really easy to let everything get to you, stress you out, and ultimately kill every bit of...

#GaGWritingContest People say that love at first sight doesn’t exist and maybe they’re right. We’re told that this is a shallow concept and that only beautiful people find themselves the object of such affections. Those...

Measuring yourself Believe it or not, at least 80% of women wear the wrong size bra. The most common mistakes are wearing a band size that’s too big and/or a cup size that’s too small. Though the average bra size is a...

YAY! My 100th Take! I have one thing to say: Thanks! I wouldn't be able to have made it to 100 if it weren't for all of the comments, whether they're positive or negative. My motivation comes and goes but it's always...

I'm going to have to water proof my keyboard for this myTake. For it's going to be an extremely emotional one for me, and probably going to be crying through writing all of this. First time I had a loved one die was 8...