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How My Very Emotional Breakup Taught Me Valuable Life Lessons
I just ended things with my boyfriend who I was dating for a year. Even though our relationship did not last very long, he was still my first love. It was, and still is, so hard because the reason for our break up was...
What Men Really Want in a Woman... displaying G@G community !
I love MyTakes that actually reflect real thoughts and words from our G@G community. The best part is that you guys are always cooperative and I appreciate it heartedly. So thank you so much for making us Women...
What if I told you that deep down, all men really want is to be told they are loved and valued?
Growing up to say my family was dysfunctional would be an understatement, my parents are diametric opposites to each other and after a while it was clear the only reason they stayed together was for the sake of me and my...
How long does it usually take to get over a break up that lasted 2 years?
It's been a month since I broke up with the guy I thought I was going to someday marry, and I'm still waking up in the middle of the night having thoughts of him, and being in tears. Like tonight for instance. I just...
Rejection, how to get over someone?
The opposite of feeling accepted is being rejected directly or indirectly. However, being neglected or rejected by a love interest (which we will all experience at some point in our lives) does not imply that you are not...
Dealing with a Breakup: Self-Pity or Self-Growth?
Hello, I figured I'd take a moment to write up a quick myTake on some of my ideas for how to effectively deal with a breakup. Obviously these may differ from person to person, but when I am upset, I have found them to...
I React to... Articles On How To Be Feminine! (Reaction #1)
Hey babybats, it's Mrs. Manson back again and this time I'm here to react to conformists on the internet! Here's a little message first: Now, on to our first item. It's an article I found online. If you want to torture...
Questions to Ask Before Going in a Long Distance Relationship
Why Am I Writing This? I am a 27-year-old woman. I have been actively dating since I was 22. Before then, during high school, I rather focused on getting into a good college. Then during college, again I focused on my...
A Message To Anyone That Has Experienced Rejection
To anyone that has felt rejection, please read this. I can offer you some incentive and possibly some hope :) Since fifth grade I was rejected by boys. The first boys name was Paul. I liked Paul in fifth grade. His...
Coach Lee Is the Best Relationship Coach I’ve Ever Heard
I share this Take because what I myself have learned from Coach Lee has been quite powerful, and I would like the rest of the GaG community to get the scoop on him and check him out yourselves, especially if you are...
How to get through an extended break from meaningless dating
I haven't been on a date in almost seven months, and I probably won't go on one for the next seven. Why? I'm disillusioned. I'm not finding anyone worth the time, effort or money. For a variety of reasons, I have come to...
Traits Of Zodiac Signs That I Find Interesting
ARIES These people are very driven. You will usually see them busy with something. When they set their mind to it, NOTHING can stop them. They are very (I mean VERY) competetive people. You do not want to enter a...
Drugs and Tragedy Have Dominated My Life and Yes, I'm Angry
I grew up in Florida. My parents got divorced when I was 9 months old. My dad left and moved thousands of miles away. I saw him probably once per year until I was 15 years old. I was raised by my mom and 2 brothers until...
Why people become more conservative/libertarian through life's experiences and getting older (CAUTION: LONG READ)
Some people hate that title, but this is true (for the most part). To give you some background I think back to my late teens and early 20's, a time when you are exposed to more politics because of your age and because you...
Body Shaming Doesn't Work
Body shaming has been the talk in the media for quite a while now, and for good reason. People are being shamed by others for the amount of fat that rests on their bones, and it's not okay. It just doesn't work one bit....
My Feelings on Valentine’s Day – The Perspective of an Untraditional Single Girl
Alright, I already know there is going to be a ba-jillion mytakes on Valentines Day that suggest what to get your partner, where to take them on a date, cute-fluffy-shit you can do if you don’t have money to waste on a...
What I've Learned From Caring About What Other People Think
Caring about what other people think about you is almost never a good thing. However, in this MyTake I am going to share with you what it`s like to view it from a different perspective; almost making it a good thing at...
I'm not sure if people rely on me or that they pretend to care...
I'm sure this is just my current insecurity, I have it a number of times where out of nowhere I start to question if the people around me actually feel like they need me in the friend group, I suppose it's just the fear...
Lessons I Have Learned In 20 Years of Life
Hi everyone, it sure has been a while since I last came on here. I stopped coming on here, but I thought I'd come back to write this because 4 years ago I wrote a MyTake about the life lessons after I turned 16, and last...
Rejection and Emotional Immaturity
Big Sean said it best: No Mistakes in life, it's only lessons Here I was wanting to date a younger man, on this dating site. He was 10 years younger than I and a different race than I. That just excited me even more. To...
