Personal Essays

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

I Had a Dating Realization That Changed Everything

It only took me 30 years to figure out, nbd.

Feb 6 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Freddie and I made a hard decision…

Jan 15 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Freddie and I Each Describe Our First Date

"I feel so nervous even talking about this."

Oct 3, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

My Boyfriend Freddie Wants to Say Hi to You

Jul 25, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

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, 2025 • 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

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, 2025 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

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, 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

Want to Meet My Boyfriend?

I’m so excited to introduce you, eeeks.

Nov 15, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

Here's My Hinge Profile. Thoughts??

Plus, five lessons learned.

Oct 18, 2024 • Joanna Goddard and Kaitlyn Teer

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