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Your Resident Carrie Bradshaw | A Blog Diary About Life & Relationships by Melissa Alvarez
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If You Are Not Official, He Is Not Your Man
If You Are Not Official, He Is Not Your Man
Keep in mind, he is technically single.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 18
Is Hookup Culture On Its Way Out?
Is Hookup Culture On Its Way Out?
Women don’t want to date anymore.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 10
Other Women Won’t Pity You If You Participate In Hookup Culture
Other Women Won’t Pity You If You Participate In Hookup Culture
They’re quick to point out he’s not your man.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 7
I Wish I’d Watched Sex And The City Sooner
I Wish I’d Watched Sex And The City Sooner
The show is so relatable, I’m mad I’m just watching it now.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 6
Does Waiting For Commitment Work?
Does Waiting For Commitment Work?
What happens when you stop participating in hookup culture, when you want a relationship.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 4
Social Media & The Overconsumption Problem
Social Media & The Overconsumption Problem
It’s all just one big advertisement.
Melissa Alvarez
Jul 1
Storytime: Some Men On Dating Apps Will Blatantly Lie To You
Storytime: Some Men On Dating Apps Will Blatantly Lie To You
Don’t spend too much time being upset about these guys.
Melissa Alvarez
Jun 27
I’ve Been MIA
I’ve Been MIA
A little life update and why I haven’t been consistent.
Melissa Alvarez
Jun 26
My Views On Career Women After Being Laid Off
My Views On Career Women After Being Laid Off
It’s funny how this event has changed my opinion on the trad wife craze.
Melissa Alvarez
May 9
Avoiding Avoidants In Dating
Avoiding Avoidants In Dating
Unfortunately, the burden of discernment is on us.
Melissa Alvarez
Apr 11
How Can She Afford That?
How Can She Afford That?
A look into the wealth p*rn trend on social media.
Melissa Alvarez
Mar 20
This Relationship Feels Nice
This Relationship Feels Nice
Your want for a relationship is valid.
Melissa Alvarez
Mar 13
We Never Talked About Sex
We Never Talked About Sex
I wonder if this was the crux of my dating woes.
Melissa Alvarez
Mar 11
The Overconsumption of Dating Horror Stories
The Overconsumption of Dating Horror Stories
Stories of dating gone wrong are oversaturated on social media.
Melissa Alvarez
Mar 1
I’m In A Relationship
I’m In A Relationship
A lot has happened. Let me catch you up.
Melissa Alvarez
Jan 24
Dr. Umar Is A Fraud
Dr. Umar Is A Fraud
He doesn’t actually champion Black women.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 28, 2023
Some Women Have It Easy
Some Women Have It Easy
You’re jealous of other women for the men they date.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 23, 2023
They Want Casual Because You’re Not Good Enough For A Relationship
They Want Casual Because You’re Not Good Enough For A Relationship
I’ve seen this play out again and again.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 21, 2023
Is Quitting Dating An Adult Tantrum?
Is Quitting Dating An Adult Tantrum?
You’re over people not liking you back.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 20, 2023
Traditional Marriage Does Not Work For The Majority Of Us
Traditional Marriage Does Not Work For The Majority Of Us
A look into the Tradwife TikTok trend.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 17, 2023
My First Solo Trip
My First Solo Trip
If you’ve been contemplating traveling alone, read this.
Melissa Alvarez
Dec 11, 2023
Your Toxic Partner Is Not Gonna Change
Your Toxic Partner Is Not Gonna Change
Diddy is a case study on this.
Melissa Alvarez
Nov 21, 2023
We Need Less Articles About Overnight Success
We Need Less Articles About Overnight Success
Why do we champion stories like this?
Melissa Alvarez
Nov 16, 2023
The Insidiousness Of Being Exclusive
The Insidiousness Of Being Exclusive
What cheaters use to justify cheating.
Melissa Alvarez
Nov 12, 2023
Good Habits Make You More Attractive
Good Habits Make You More Attractive
Women will move on if they feel like they’re living with an adult teenager.
Melissa Alvarez
Nov 8, 2023
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