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I never use the phrase “man up," not since I realized that I was perpetuating misogyny with those two simple words.

"Man Up" Should Be Replaced With This

I never use the phrase “man up," not since I realized that I was perpetuating misogyny with those two simple words. So here's what I use instead.

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(Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: Do I Tell My Best Friend She's Making A Mistake Getting Married?

What breaks my heart is that my friend had this idea recently that she wants to get married to this guy. I think she's making a mistake getting married.

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I think I'm asexual but my family thinks I'm gay. (Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: I Think I'm Asexual But My Family Thinks I'm Gay 

A month or two ago I read an article on possible asexuality signs, and I fit most of them. I think I'm asexual but my family thinks I'm gay.

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(Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: How Do I Support A Friend I Can't Trust? 

My friend lies and uses any available information to insult people to their faces or smear them to others to drive wedges between people. I can't trust her!

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How can I be a supportive of my cheating best friend while not supporting her actions?

Ask Erin: How Can I Help My Cheating Best Friend? 

In short: what's a girl supposed to do? How can I be a supportive of my cheating best friend while not supporting her actions?

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The Difference Between High Standards And Unrealistic Expectations In Your Relationship

How can I know the difference between having high standards and unrealistic expectations in relationships? Where do I draw the line?

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(Artwork: Tess Emily Rodriguez)

Ask Erin: How Should I Act When I Meet My Best Friend’s Awful Boyfriend?

I don't want to make my friend choose between me and her boyfriend. Yet, I think their relationship is deeply unhealthy and I worry about her.

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Here's how to cope with a toxic family member.

What To Do When You Have A Toxic Family Member

Do you have that ONE family member? The one that makes family gatherings risky at best and scary at worst. Here's how to cope with a toxic family member.

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