Personal Essays

Freddie and I Each Describe Our First Date

"I feel so nervous even talking about this."

Oct 3 •

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My Boyfriend Freddie Wants to Say Hi to You

Jul 25 •

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11:37

How Do You Know Your Partner Is the One?

Freddie and I have been dating for 8 months, and I have two questions for the group.

May 2 •

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9 Habits That Are Making My 40s My Favorite Decade

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

Mar 21 •

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How Do You Know If It's Time to Get Divorced?

11 women share how they realized that divorce was the right path...

Mar 7 •

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13 Fun Date Ideas (That Aren't Dinner)

Friends revealed a secret bar, cemetery walks, and a weird second date that crushed it.

Jan 17 •

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My Mom Was Surprised By My Boyfriend's Age

So was I, at first.

Dec 13, 2024 •

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Want to Meet My Boyfriend?

I’m so excited to introduce you, eeeks.

Nov 15, 2024 •

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Here's My Hinge Profile. Thoughts??

Plus, five lessons learned.

Oct 18, 2024 •

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The Best Thing a Guy Said on a Date

Plus, 10 things we loved about Big Salad's first year!!!!!!!!

Sep 13, 2024 •

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The Exes Issue (and a Podcast With My College Boyfriend)

His laugh is so cute! Plus, the best advice for breakups, and how to survive an awkward run-in.

Aug 23, 2024 •

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12:19

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 •

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