Hey {$name}. I have this bad habit of replying to texts in my head. Like, I’ll see your message, reply in my head and forget to in real life. I’m positive I’m not alone, so if you always get accused of “forgetting” people, there’s an article in this letter for you.💜

PS: If you’re curious about how love works in polyamorous relationships, you should definitely read this week’s Love Life.

Itohan! When I read they started dating after five days of talking, I immediately said they give Itohan vibes. LOL. Why did you decide to tell their story?

Not Itohan vibes????? 😭😭The subjects are people I know, and I’ve heard chopped versions of their relationship before. So one day, I put them in a group chat and said, “Oya, start from the beginning”.

I’m not sure I have the strength for polyamory. Do you think you’d ever give it a go?

I’m actually polyamorous. So, I don’t have a choice but to have strength for it. One thing that makes heartbreak easier to deal with is having a partner who’s not only holding your hand through it but laughing with you when you tell them some foolish things about it. It’s great. Shoutout to my partner, Eli fr. The goat.

I’m singing “wow” like an ambulance. On a scale of 1-10, how much did you enjoy this interview, and why?

13. There’s a certain ease that comes with interviewing people you know. Plus, they’re like super in love with each other. Even with the small small insults they were dropping, you could tell it came with a lot of familiarity, ease and love.

8 accurate responses to “you forgot me”

There’s nothing I hate more than this guilt-tripping nonsense. Yes, I forgot you, but you didn’t reach out either. So what gives?

Use these responses

Meet Shelah, the Gordon Ramsey of book reviews

For Creator Spotlight, Shelah tells us about her brand as a bookstagrammer who writes book reviews, and how her work reflects her experiences. Side note: I may have stared at her goth aesthetic a little too much.🙈

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Your partner’s parents should be trying to impress YOU

And that’s on facts. It’s not every time, “behave well so you make a good first impression”. What if I don’t even like your child like that? Don’t I need to be convinced?

This is why they need to put in the work

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You’ve been reciting the TikTok clip like a primary school pupil. It’s time to know the truth.

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