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My name is Carissa Link and I am a Florida-based life and love improvement blogger. I share resources and personal insight to young women on living and loving their best self - through relationships, marriage and self love.

The key word here is *after* a first date. That means you've said your good-byes and parted ways. If he likes you and wants to see you again, there are signs he is interested in you after a first date, and ways he will SHOW you.

3 Signs he is interested in you after a first date – How to tell if a guy wants to see you again after a first date

The key word here is *after* a first date. That means you’ve said your good-byes and parted ways. If he likes you and wants to see you again, there are signs he is interested in you after a first date, and ways he will SHOW you. Frankly, these three are likely ones you’ve already heard

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Or, for those who may need better clarity, here's to detecting the guy who's only in it for the sex. But more importantly, the ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count. Still, sometimes it's much easier to find Waldo in villain form first, so that's the focus here. This post may not entirely rub you the right way, buuuuut that's kind of the point because where there's discomfort in our lives is something needing to surface.

3 Ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count (sex)

Or, for those who may need better clarity, here’s to detecting the guy who’s only in it for the sex. But more importantly, the ways to find a man after your heart, not a body count. Still, sometimes it’s much easier to find Waldo in villain form first, so that’s the focus here. This post

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It's no surprise - we're already quick to label clinginess by its select and stereotypical qualities. But what are some of the brushed-under-the-rug signs of a clingy relationship? You know, the soft spots we're not really ready to touch on, or admit.

8 Signs of a clingy relationship

It’s no surprise – we’re already quick to label clinginess by its select and stereotypical qualities. But what are some of the brushed-under-the-rug signs of a clingy relationship? You know, the soft spots we’re not really ready to touch on, or admit. This isn’t talked about as much, but the damaging effects – IMO –

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I'm not afraid to admit it - as a married woman, relationship-care and self-care are congruently interconnected. Relationship-care is also self-care, yet why is this statement so combative? That's a personal question to ask and unpack yourself. Putting effort into and towards my marriage ultimately makes me *feel good*, as it should! The same way working out is part of your self-care routine - it's work and it's effort, so you may not always feel inclined to doing it, but in the end it's worth it.

Relationship-care is also self-care [9 examples]

I’m not afraid to admit it – as a married woman, relationship-care and self-care are congruently interconnected. Relationship-care is also self-care, yet why is this statement so combative? That’s a personal question to ask and unpack yourself. Putting effort into and towards my marriage ultimately makes me *feel good*, as it should! The same way

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If you're looking for Love, dating can be hard, especially in a very digital-focused, online-based world. From simply meeting people to actually getting to know them has changed, and not necessarily to a better alternative. Maybe getting a date isn't the problem - that's why I came up with five important, self-reflective questions to ask yourself after a first date.

5 Questions to ask yourself after a first date if you’re looking for Love

If you’re looking for Love, dating can be hard, especially in a very digital-focused, online-based world. From simply meeting people to actually getting to know them has changed, and not necessarily to a better alternative. Maybe getting a date isn’t the problem – that’s why I came up with five important, self-reflective questions to ask

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If this title resonated with you, I'm glad you're here, because not many are willing to admit (even to themselves) that the very friendships in their life are only there out of force. And let me explain the very self-respecting reasons I stopped forcing friendships to *fit* in my life.

4 Self-respecting reasons I stopped forcing friendships in my life

If this title resonated with you, I’m glad you’re here, because not many are willing to admit (even to themselves) that the very friendships in their life are only there out of force. And let me explain the very self-respecting reasons I stopped forcing friendships to *fit* in my life. You know why I’m writing

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This isn't my typical kind of post but more of a rant, venting and confession all-in-one. That's the energy I'm bringing today, because my heart has been heavy lately pertaining to why I stopped chasing friends.

Friendship fallout as an adult: Why I stopped chasing friends

This isn’t my typical kind of post but more of a rant, venting and confession all-in-one. That’s the energy I’m bringing today, because my heart has been heavy lately pertaining to why I stopped chasing friends. I’m sure many can resonate with this one. To be clear, there’s a difference between showing up, making an

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