Archive - Big Salad

Want to Meet My Boyfriend?

I’m so excited to introduce you, eeeks.

Nov 15, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Freddie and I made a hard decision…

Jan 15 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Want to Change Careers? Three People Share Their Success Stories

We asked a therapist, nurse, and restaurant owner to spill the beans. “I’m so glad I trusted myself and took the risk.”

Jan 23 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

9 Habits That Are Making My 40s My Favorite Decade

"Am I good at them? No. Do I do them anyway? Yes."

Mar 21, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

My Mom Was Surprised By My Boyfriend's Age

So was I, at first.

Dec 13, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

My 13 Favorite Things

Enter our giveaway for a chance to win them all — including perfect loafers, Sally Rooney's new book, and the coolest vegetable candles.

Sep 20, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

I Told Freddie I Loved Him and Here's What He Said Back

Welcome to our third Ask Me Anything issue...

Feb 14, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

My Sister Lucy Shares the Best Parenting Hack

Plus, a dating update, her cool pants, and the #1 thing that surprised her about grief.

Mar 14, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Ashley C. Ford on How Poverty Makes It Hard to Figure Out What You Like

The Indiana-based author tells us about her journey to discovering her preferences — like, an egg-y breakfast, Korean rom-coms, and a dangerously sexy…

Jan 12, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

The Real Reason Freddie and I Broke Up

Plus, what to pack for Paris, five anxiety tricks, and thoughts on raising boys.

Apr 17 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

My Boyfriend Freddie Wants to Say Hi to You

Jul 25, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

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What It Felt Like to Have Sex for the First Time Post-Divorce

10 frequently asked questions from Big Salad readers, including the big one...

Jul 27, 2024 • Joanna Goddard

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