Millennials

How A Trip Abroad Taught Me To Give A Damn Again

I majored in International Relations in college for one reason. I mistakenly gave a damn.…

I Am Forever Stuck On The Verge Of Something Great

By Ellie Etchu Being on the verge of something, anything is as painful as it…

8 Things To Do When Your Life Is Falling Apart

Your life is falling apart. You’re buried under your student loans, your job is hell…

I’m Almost 21 And Still Don’t Know How to Party

Two girls walk into a party. The first makes a beeline for the bar. She…

How A BazaarVoice UX Designer Got Her Job

Literally, Darling would like to introduce a new series following millennials with unexpected careers. Have…

Humblebrags That Are Practically Against The Rules of Feminism

We’ve all seen it—that friend who likes to oh-so humbly brag about something that allegedly…

What Happens When You Actually Meet Someone You Like On Dating Apps?

Just like many things in my life, I didn’t understand the appeal of dating apps…

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Life Lessons (And A Panic Attack) From Cutting My Hair Short

I’ve been thinking of cutting my hair short for a while now, and finally had…

How I Learned That Being Alone Wasn’t Something To Be Pitied

At a young age, I was taught to handle my emotions by not handling them…

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Why I’m Leaving Everything Behind To Move Abroad

Almost exactly a year ago, I tried Roller Derby for the first time. I absolutely…

10 Snapchats To Drive Your Boyfriend Literally Crazy

Recently I’ve realized that I’m kind of an asshole who prioritizes being funny over having…

What I Learned After Being Ghosted

If you’re anything like me, it’s pretty hard to come across someone you genuinely click…

I Don’t Know How to Not Please Others

I have four mothers. OK, so that’s not exactly true, I only have one biological…

A Valentine’s Day Pity Party For the Single and Bitter

The second 2016 hit, New Years party hats and blowhorns were cleared off the shelves…

Celebrating Valentine’s Day When You Have Breakup Blues‏

As of this morning, roughly 50% of my unread emails are offers for various Valentine’s…

Go Somewhere That Makes You Feel Small

OK, so maybe you read that title and you’re like “angst, much?” But I promise,…

Why It’s Okay to Have Regrets

Sometimes, if I close my eyes hard enough, he’s there. I see his face, feel…

I’ve Spent Most of My Life Not Having Goals

I am not a goal-oriented person. In fact, all my life I’ve been told I…

Why I Write Myself A Yearly Bucket List

“Don’t get stuck. Move, travel, take a class, take a risk. Walk away, try something…

Reclaiming My Sexuality After I Was Raped

I used to think I’d never have sex until my wedding night. Then I was…