All posts by Auriane Desombre
Born in France but raised all over the place, Auriane has wanted to write ever since she was old enough to spell her name. In her spare time she loves reading, hanging out with her best friends (even when they're not in the same time zone), and spontaneous singing with her Broadway-bound roommate.
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Does Our Language Discourage Women?
How do the words we’ve all been called affect us?
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Are Women Less Assertive than Men?
…or are social expectations messing with our minds?
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Are Selfies the Path to Change?
The debate continues: narcissism worth loathing, or self-love worth celebrating?
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5 Steps to Handle Criticism Gracefully
Taking criticism is never easy. Here’s how to check yourself and avoid ruining your relationships.
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Are the Mommy Wars Harming Feminism?
What’s up with this problematic part of motherhood that never seems to impact fathers??
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Does Our Culture Glorify Sexual Abuse?
How does blurring lines of perceived consent affect our culture — and you?
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Is Feminism Still Relevant?
10 reasons why I still need feminism.
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How To Stop Apologizing
Sorry to say, but if you’re like me, I bet you apologize a lot more than you realize. Here’s how to stop.
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The Best Pets for Working Women
Are you a workaholic? Want a pet? Here’s what to consider, and how to make sure you’re ready for the ups and downs of pet ownership…
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What Kind of Soulmate Should You Be Looking For?
Why the soul mate you really need may not be the soul mate you’re searching for…
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I’m Single: On Purpose!
What’s so wrong with my choice to not date? Why do my friends push so hard to get me back on the bandwagon?
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I’m Not Like Other Girls
I’m not an airhead. Not like those other girls.
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7 Great Places in NYC to Enjoy Solitude
When it seems like there’s nowhere to escape to, here are six things to do and places to go to get away from the crowds.
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How Do Celebrities Really Affect Us?
Most of us find celebrities gripping in one way or another. Curious about the effect that’s having? We were too.