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Effortless.
I’ve spent most of my blogging existence documenting my quest to fall ridiculously, inconveniently, and agonizingly in love. So does this...
dearabi
Aug 23, 20202 min read
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do not love a lovable woman.
Do not fall in love with a woman’s smile, and then get mad when people smile at her. Do not fall in love with a woman’s laugh, and then...
dearabi
Aug 9, 20191 min read
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A Woman’s Hurt.
I don’t know much, but I do know about a woman’s love. It’s selfless. Vast. Unconditional. Boundless. Passionate. Intense. Full. ...
dearabi
Jul 11, 20191 min read
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Ayesha, you know I want you so bad.
Some of you may have watched this Red Table Talk episode featuring the women of the Curry family, but my bet is more of you have seen...
dearabi
May 9, 20193 min read
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The 6 Stages After A Break Up.
In “The First Week After A Break Up” here, I wrote about the mundane routine one naturally falls into post-heartache. But as we all know,...
dearabi
Apr 1, 20192 min read
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Thanks, Captain.
The other day Jey asked me, “You ever have those moments where you’re reminded of why you’re with someone?” before praising his wife....
dearabi
Apr 22, 20182 min read
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Phase Out.
Once or twice a year, me and my gay meet up to partake in what I’ve newly dubbed as the 5×5: 1 drink each at 5 different bars. Last...
dearabi
Mar 12, 20182 min read
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The Sympathy Sads.
While perusing Instagram the other day, I came across a photo of a man I knew with his new girlfriend and my heart stopped for a split...
dearabi
Jan 23, 20182 min read
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Choosey Lover.
Starting at a very young age, I practiced the mantra “Chicks before dicks” and always chose my friends before my boyfriends. Was there...
dearabi
Dec 14, 20172 min read
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Please Advise.
I never thought I was good at giving advice. I started this blog years ago to simply share stories. My stories, your stories, her...
dearabi
Dec 1, 20172 min read
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Broken Peaces.
I watched it happen. I watched as the cracks spread through her body like heroin flowing through your bloodstream. It started at the tips...
dearabi
Sep 28, 20172 min read
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Want Less, Need More.
Because the sex is good. Because we’re dumb AF. Because we don’t want to be alone. Because we hope that things will change. And finally …...
dearabi
Sep 25, 20171 min read
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Good, bad decisions.
I stared at my phone for almost 30 minutes before I finally sent the text. I took half an hour going back and forth with myself, adding...
dearabi
Sep 21, 20172 min read
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Woman to Woman.
After impatiently waiting for all my favorites shows to come back into rotation, I gave in and started watching Power. It’s not great,...
dearabi
Aug 11, 20172 min read
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“we repeat what we don’t repair”.
When your heart is broken, your first response is to mend it. This can be done in several ways. For some, it’s going out with...
dearabi
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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Wants and Needs.
This year I want to go to Iceland, Cuba, Hawaii, Bali, and Thailand. I want Invisalign and lash extensions. I want to finally eat at...
dearabi
Jan 6, 20172 min read
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all these bridges, and i still can’t get over you.
i try. i think really hard about it too. all these bridges, and i still can’t get over you. i don’t even need to try. it’s right there...
dearabi
Nov 20, 20161 min read
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Ayesha, you are the girl that I never had…
Warriors fan or not, you know who Stephen Curry is. And if you’re an actual fan, then you are also familiar with his spunky daughter...
dearabi
May 13, 20161 min read
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To Do List: Live in the Moment.
A while ago I read an article about the importance of calendaring. As an Office Manager, I am obviously about that life. “To do list by...
dearabi
Aug 21, 20152 min read
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