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Keeping things casual keeps you from getting laid | Unpopular Opinion
Keeping things casual keeps you from getting laid | Unpopular Opinion

No woman on earth has ever said "hmm, I wasn’t going to sleep with him on the first date, but since he split the bill and told me he doesn’t want to settle down, and picked a cheap dive bar for us to go to…I guess I will sleep with him now!”

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Love and Dating, OpinionShannon McNamaraJuly 23, 2021 Comment
The strongest proof and evidence that Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dated
The strongest proof and evidence that Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dated

When I reach the pearly gates of heaven (here’s hoping) and get to ask God my one question, you can bet your ass it will be 100% centered around Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss’s relationship.

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Pop Culture, ConspiraciesShannon McNamaraJuly 16, 2021 Comments
5 animal species that I think could transform into hotter humans than The Beast
5 animal species that I think could transform into hotter humans than The Beast

Just imagine if Beauty and the Beast transformations could happen on animals that are already kind of hot to start with. The result would be incredible.

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraMay 27, 2021 Comment
8 subtle ways to tell if your relationship is secretly toxic
8 subtle ways to tell if your relationship is secretly toxic

No one ends up on a blog post like this without typing some form of a vulnerable question into Google and let me tell you if you’re Googling, “is my relationship maybe toxic?” there’s a strong chance it already is.

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Love and Dating, True BlogsShannon McNamaraMay 20, 2021Comment
6 types of birth control that won't cause blood clotting in females
6 types of birth control that won't cause blood clotting in females

Instead of taking a hormonal pill, or getting an IUD put into your body, try watching this video of Matthew Morrison from Glee dancing. It’s just as effective, and won’t cause any risk of blood clotting.

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraMay 15, 2021Comment
How I made $500 in a month from side incomes and gigs
How I made $500 in a month from side incomes and gigs

I broke it all down in this post, but I’ll go through and share my tips of what drove the most money, which of these tasks were the most (and least) time intensive, and which gigs I would suggest for you to try, too!

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Misc, True BlogsShannon McNamaraMay 8, 2021Comment
My favorite examples of witty, flirty banter in movies
My favorite examples of witty, flirty banter in movies

I find the formula of flirting so fascinating. The way double entendres can be provocative, how the number of seconds that you hold a silence for can mean something - it’s all so exciting. And when it’s done well? I mean - you have my heart.

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Love and DatingShannon McNamaraApril 30, 2021 Comments
5 household items you should buy if you want to aggressively flex on guests
5 household items you should buy if you want to aggressively flex on guests

If there’s anything good that’s come out of this pandemic, it’s the ability to creep into people’s homes through a Zoom-sized square on your computer.

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraApril 18, 2021Comment
5 shoe commercials that a Republican would classify as porn
5 shoe commercials that a Republican would classify as porn

Allow me to present 5 shoe commercials that would trigger Ben Shapiro more than Cardi B’s WAP music video.

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True Blogs, HumorShannon McNamaraMarch 18, 2021Comment
8 creative drinking games you can play without cards
8 creative drinking games you can play without cards

If I have to play King’s Cup one more time I think I’ll be pushed to swear off drinking entirely. Leave the monogamy for relationships - let’s include some variety in our pregames.

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Misc, True BlogsShannon McNamaraMarch 14, 2021Comment
How to effectively tell your best friend that her boyfriend isn't good for her
How to effectively tell your best friend that her boyfriend isn't good for her

How to help your friend realize her boyfriend is no good horrible person - without revealing that you hate him yourself.

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Love and Dating, True BlogsShannon McNamaraFebruary 23, 2021 Comments
4 grocery food items that tick louder than my biological clock ever could
4 grocery food items that tick louder than my biological clock ever could

Certain food items in the grocery store bully me about living alone and not having a family. My womb may be barren, but at least my fridge is fully stocked!

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraFebruary 19, 2021Comment
The 6 best date spots to be stood up in
The 6 best date spots to be stood up in

The only negative of being stood up at the movies is that the ticket collector people and the snack people will know you’ve been stood up. Because you’ve just been standing there awkwardly for 15 minutes.

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Love and Dating, Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraFebruary 6, 2021Comment
7 things to do online instead of cyber stalking your ex
7 things to do online instead of cyber stalking your ex

It is never a good idea to stalk your ex online, and I’ll tell you why: You’re either going to see a picture of a sunset or some meal-prepped food…or you’re going to see them with a new partner and find yourself fully on the verge.

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Love and Dating, True BlogsShannon McNamaraJanuary 30, 2021 Comments
5 outfits on my Pinterest board that I will never be brave enough to wear in public
5 outfits on my Pinterest board that I will never be brave enough to wear in public

Many times I’ve stood in front of the mirror with a daring hair style or outfit - only to second guess myself before leaving and remove the “fun” part of my look for fear of being judged!

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True BlogsShannon McNamaraJanuary 19, 2021 Comment
7 perfume commercials more erotic than anything you could find on Pornhub
7 perfume commercials more erotic than anything you could find on Pornhub

I love how Kiera Knightley is somehow always riding away on a motorcycle (wearing chic Chanel boots) in a way that leaves you going…will there be a part 2? When does the next commercial come out? I need to mark this on my calendar, quick!

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True BlogsShannon McNamaraJanuary 8, 2021Comment
7 doppelgänger comparisons that have offended me
7 doppelgänger comparisons that have offended me

A rule I’ve learned during my 27 years here on earth is to never tell someone who their doppelgänger is. If someone ever asks you “hey, what celebrity do you think I look like” there is only one correct answer, and that is Adriana Lima.

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraJanuary 3, 2021 Comment
Can self-confidence and second guessing go hand in hand?
Can self-confidence and second guessing go hand in hand?

I fall into the trap of thinking “how do other people perceive me?” way too often, and it’s a mindset that I’m convinced no truly great person has ever had. Joan of Arc probably didn’t wonder about how people perceived her.

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Personal, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 23, 2020 Comment
4 great excuses for avoiding responsibility in life
4 great excuses for avoiding responsibility in life

Life is hard enough as is. When you add “taking responsibility” and “being accountable” into the mix it becomes downright exhausting! Why not side-step responsibility altogether?

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 14, 2020Comment
How to play "hard to get" with the FBI agent who is watching you through your laptop camera
How to play "hard to get" with the FBI agent who is watching you through your laptop camera

But like any game of courtship, you need to play your part! Don’t just throw yourself at the FBI…make them work for it a little bit.

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Humor, True BlogsShannon McNamaraDecember 11, 2020 Comments
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