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Your Resident Carrie Bradshaw | A Blog Diary About Life & Relationships by Melissa Alvarez
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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
Incels, The Internet Is Using You
Incels, The Internet Is Using You
I’m tired of seeing this, so I’m gonna say something.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 30, 2023
Do Men Want Children More Than Women?
Do Men Want Children More Than Women?
An observation I’ve noticed in my life.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 21, 2023
7 Ways I Combat Loneliness
7 Ways I Combat Loneliness
We cannot cure loneliness, but we can do things to make it less uncomfortable.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 18, 2023
You’ve Given Up Casual Dating And Now You Have No Options
You’ve Given Up Casual Dating And Now You Have No Options
Let’s be honest about this…
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 18, 2023
Love Is Blind Season 5 Illuminated The Realities Of Modern Dating
Love Is Blind Season 5 Illuminated The Realities Of Modern Dating
This season was a complete mess.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 16, 2023
Stop Giving Your Friends Crap Dating Advice
Stop Giving Your Friends Crap Dating Advice
It’s better to tell them the truth.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 15, 2023
We Don’t Need To Know About Will And Jada’s Relationship
We Don’t Need To Know About Will And Jada’s Relationship
Why? Because it’s simply unhealthy.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 11, 2023
You Can Be Happy Single And Lonely At The Same Time
You Can Be Happy Single And Lonely At The Same Time
Loneliness is normal and it’s okay to feel it.
Melissa Alvarez
Oct 6, 2023
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