Bøger af Thought Catalog

In a world filled with long commutes, frustrating relationships, and constant struggles, it can be difficult to stop and really admit just how blessed we are. But the secret to happiness that all happy people already know? It's in the little things. These 20 essays provide a simple and beautiful outlook on how we all need to realize that's we're doing okay. They'll make you smile, make your heart warm, and make you remember just how important it is to stop and enjoy life. You've only got one life, it might as well be a happy one.

Giving a blowjob isn't easy-that's why they call it a job. In these candid and hilarious essays, male and female writers discuss the art of the blowjob-what to do, what not to do, what feels good, what hurts, and how to finish the job before your jaw gets sore or he goes soft.

Chronic fatigue, joint pain, stomach aches galore-Crohn's Disease has it all! In an honest and direct reflection of the physical and mental challenges of trying to live a normal life with an invisible illness, Kim Quindlen (and several guest writers) cover their experiences of living with this disease, their best advice for staying positive, and the ways they get through the darkest days. This is a book for anyone who struggles with (or loves someone who struggles with) Crohn's Disease and other forms of IBD.

It's the worst part of anyone's day...or rather, their night. It's that terrible time when you're tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep and unable to turn off your mind. You're probably experiencing any myriad of feelings and just wish someone else was awake, was there, and was able to understand you. 2 AM dives into the world of the unspoken, difficult, and often gut-wrenching feelings we all experience in the middle of the night. There might not always be someone else on the other side of the bed, but that doesn't mean you're alone.

This is not a breakup book about finding yourself. This is not a breakup book about saying thank you to the person who hurt you. This is not a breakup book about the beautiful things we learn from big, bad, terrible heartbreak. This is a breakup book about everything else. The dark parts, the staying up until sunrise crying parts, the can't eat can't sleep can't imagine moving on parts. This is a breakup book for the parts that we hate talking about, but cannot help but feel so deeply. In the years after her own biggest breakup, Kendra Syrdal walks you through the messiest, most uncomfortable parts of experiencing that big, bad, terrible thing called heartbreak. Shockingly honest and deeply unapologetic, Syrdal's incredibly personal story is sure to find a home in those still hurting and those who will recognize the importance of acknowledging their pain. Through personal essays, saved emails, and never published blogs and letters, Kendra takes you on a journey of heartbreak, infidelity, forgiveness, and ultimately choosing to being okay.

Casual sex is all about unapologetically sleeping with whoever you choose simply because you want to, but what about casual sex is so casual? Semi-Formal Sex, a play on words for the generic term of fucking random people, embraces the positivity behind casual sex, and attempts to evoke the classy side of sexual liberation. Semi-Formal Sex displays a wide array of essays that address the good, bad, and the ugly of casual sex.

Sometimes we guard our hearts to keep them from being broken. Sometimes we build our walls higher when love lets us down. But we won't understand the love we're capable of finding, or the love we're capable of giving, until we learn that while a guarded heart can protect you from pain, it can also prevent you from letting love in. 'This Is Why I'm Guarded' communicates the struggle of finding a love you know is meaningful and learning how not to be afraid of it. Nicole's compilation portrays the beauty in being vulnerable. She explains that it's okay to fear the pursuit of love and that letting your guard down is worth the risk you take to find it.

This book will take you on a journey inward to find yourself through personal growth and healing. It is a collection of essays designed to help you set aside your worries and start living for you. 'You Are Enough' will challenge you and change the way you think. Once your eyes are opened, you will clearly see that you are enough just the way you are.

'All The Reminders You Need To Get You Through Anything In Life' is a collection of daily reminders you need to hear when you're going through a hard time. These reminders cover all aspects of life: graduating, growing up, feeling lost, loving too much, struggling to find love, struggling to move on, trying to let go or going through a quarter life crisis. We all need uplifting reminders to keep us going and make us feel like we're not alone. This book is more of a manual on how to navigate the hurdles of life and overcome them.

Marriage seems like a great idea. Maybe. One day. Down the line. Weddings are fun. You get that. But marriage definitely isn't EVERYTHING. You've got way more important things to focus on than finding the exact right life partner (if they even exist) so you can walk down an aisle and pledge fidelity forever. If you're tired of all the emphasis society places on marriage, even in this modern day, this is the book for you.

This book is a guide to living and learning through the art of questioning. It is a comprehensive list of all the simple, thought provoking questions you need to ask in various situations, like on a first date or during sex ed class. Whether you pose them within the cozy confines of your mind, or muster the courage to articulate them out loud, the right questions will enrich your relationships and life overall (and sometimes also crack you up).

"In Regards To Forever" is a collection of Lauren Jarvis-Gibson's most heartfelt and powerful essays that chronicle her journey through falling in love, losing that love, and continuing to grow and heal when that love ended. "In Regards To Forever" will guide you through the intoxicating love, the devastating loss, the moving on, and finally, the triumphant ending.

With the onslaught of digital communication and social media, getting to know someone has only proven to be more and more difficult. Unlike our parents, we have to work with Snapchats, iMessages, Tinder profiles, not so honest Instagram feeds, and so on. This is where Astrology, and the details you get from a simple birthdate, can help you. If you're wondering how to tell if someone likes you, how they act in a relationship, or simply how they are when they're angry or sad-this book can help you either invest your time in your crush, or save you the hassle of another incompatible match.

Not all of us have #relationshipgoals; some of us are just single AF. Behind all of the cute couple photos is the single friend who was subjected to snapping the shot. This book is for that friend. The friend who never has a plus one, is constantly rolling their eyes at the, "Seeing anyone?" question, and still lists their mom as their emergency contact. The eternally single friend. The friend who seems #foreveralone. But they don't have to feel #totallyalone. The secret is, they probably really won't be forever alone, but it doesn't have to be a lonely journey along the way.

Whether it's a crush or a relationship that completely changes you for the rest of your life, love is something we all experience. In fact some people say it makes the world go 'round. In this collection of essays, the magical feeling of love is explored and dissected through and through. Reading all about love is sure to bring the butterflies back into your stomach, the warmth to your heart, and will have you remembering someone who was so special to you.

This book is a compilation of essays that will inspire you to find the person who challenges you, even if they drive you nuts sometimes. The person who makes you laugh, and cry. The person who embraces your beauty and insecurities alike. The best relationships are perfectly imperfect, and your forever person will love you just as you are.

If you're single and have a phone, chances are you've been subjected to the wonderful world of dating in the digital age. These days it seems like no one wants to commit to each other; everyone just wants to pick over the proverbial dating buffet and keep their options wide open. Between Tinder, OkCupid, casual sex, avoiding the "what are we" talk, and the inevitable and oh-so-charming "u up?" text, it can be a bizarre world to navigate. Luckily, we're all in this together. Or at least we are until we get distracted when our phones go off with a notification saying we have a new Tinder match.

In a world filled with 7.1 billion people, there is only one human being who is exactly like you. In your city, in your town, in your building, there's still only one you. No matter how you look at it, you're the only person on this planet who is your awesome self. You're the only you that there is-and you're magnificent. You Do You is a celebration of the radical act of actually loving yourself the way you deserve. There's only one you, so you might as well love yourself wholly and completely.

Aching. Miserable. Exhausted. Despondent. Hazy. Misunderstood. Blue. All of the above (and more) can be used to describe the complicated world that it is to live with clinical depression. With everything from chronic fatigue, mood swings, a gray outlook on life, to the lowest lows you can think of, depression looks different and is different to each life that it ultimately effects. This collection takes an intricate look inside of what it's actually like to live and survive every day while coping with depression. Inside the essays written by humans just like you dealing with their own depression, you'll find honesty, truth, and stories of survival. Because depression is a great many things but beyond it, there is healing.

Panic. Smothered. Worry. Silenced. Nervous. Scared. Spiraling. All of the above (and more) can be used to describe the harrowing world that it is to live with an anxiety disorder. With everything from crippling panic attacks to the fear of being judged in social situations, anxiety looks different, and is different to each life that it ultimately effects. This collection peels back the layers of what it's actually like to live and survive every day while coping with anxiety. Inside the essays written by humans just like you dealing with their own anxieties, you'll find honesty, truth, and strength. Because anxiety is a great many things, but beyond it, there is healing.

Krista Doyle grew up in a small town in Louisiana where everyone was a gossip and a devout church goer. She attended church every Sunday where she listened to her grandfather preach from the stage, where she sang hymns from the audience as her mother led the choir, and where she was strictly taught that everything was black and white, right and wrong. So-how was Krista to cope with being a lesbian? "Does this Bible Belt Make Me Look Gay?" is Krista's retelling of her journey from her straight-and-narrow childhood in small-town Louisiana to her rough-and-tumble adulthood, spent mostly in the glittery land of Los Angeles where she found God at the Cheesecake Factory and shed countless tears at lesbian bars because a stranger attacked her with an unwanted kiss (it was only her second time kissing a woman!). It's a brief, honest, and clever memoir penned in the hopes that the author's story might provide comfort and insight to those suffering through similar situations-to those wondering if God had just made them "incorrectly," as Krista once questioned herself.

Have you ever spent time overanalyzing a certain social or romantic situation longer than you should have and eventually questioned your sanity, or is this the norm for you? In his first book, "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love," author Mike Zacchio combines his most meaningful work on the topics of love, sex, dating, and relationships, as told through the male perspective, along with three never-before-seen articles. Zacchio chronicles what it's like trying to date as a man in a world filled with dating apps, social media, "thirst," hook-up culture, and emotional walls, and offers insight into the male psyche during given situations. Although told through the male voice, "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love," provides relatable life advice for people of any age or gender struggling to grasp their uncontrollable emotions and thoughts.

They say that love makes the world go 'round-and they're probably right. But what kind of love do we actually deserve? Just the kind that crosses our paths? Or do we deserve something deeper, something more? 'This Is The Love You Deserve' dives into just that. From loving yourself to loving someone else to accepting the love they have to give, this book makes its way into the inner workings of our hearts and that crazy little thing called love. Through 20 deeply personal and heartfelt essays, 'This Is The Love You Deserve' defines the love we actually deserve, the kind of love we need, and what love we should accept.

There's no stronger relationship than one where the spark is alive and well. In modern relationships, we're given the perfect tool for maintaining this heat: sexting. This guide will show you why sexting is important in your relationship and how to become an expert at making your partner want you using only your cellphone.

We go to happy hour every day a er work - does this mean we're alcoholics, or just frugal? We spend way too much time online - are we wasting our lives away, or being social the only way we know how? We also have one night stands, commitment issues, and kind of hate dating. Are we destined to be involved with the wrong people until the end of time, or just until the end of our 20s? Does anyone have a Xanax? How To Be A 20-Something is a collection of nineteen hilarious, sad, and o en cathartic personal essays and stories written by and for 20-somethings.

If you're wondering if you're going through a crisis, you probably are. It's okay; we've all been there. But even though you probably don't want any advice right now, you probably NEED some. These 20 personal essays are just that: some real talk, honest advice that anyone wondering, "WTF am I going to do with my life " needs to hear. You didn't ask, but we're going to tell you anyway.

A best friend is literally everything-a shoulder to cry on, an ear to vent to, a pair of eyes to confirm that your outfit is just right, and the person you rely on to hate your ex more than you do. She gets you, and you love each other like mad. This book, which is a collection of stories about the power and beauty of friendship, is a heartfelt testament to all the lifelong bonds you've formed with your BFFs over the years.

"If you could give 15-year-old you one piece of advice, what would you say?" "What do you do when you're feeling lonely?" "Is it okay to sleep with socks on?" From the deep, nitty-gritty parts that make us fundamentally who we are to little lighthearted, interesting queries just to make you smile, Can I Ask You A Question? has something to ask absolutely anyone. Full of questions ranging from figuring out your purpose in life to offering suggestions on what to ask that first date, this book will have you thinking, chatting, and is sure to make you at least say, "Wow. What a good question..."

There's no guide to learning how to let go. The path is filled with twists and turns, ups and downs, and a mess of feelings that sometimes are left unsaid. This collection of essays explores a moment in someone's life while they're on that journey and learning how to put themselves back together while leaving other moments behind. Heartbreaking at times and always unapologetically honest, 'So Before I Let You Go' is sure to make you feel seen and understood, no matter where you are in your own journey of learning to let go.

This book is a fearless, authentic look at long-term relationships and what they entail, from the ridiculous fights couples have to the awesomely cheesy proclamations they make and the micro-milestones they reach along the way. When you commit to building your life with another person, there are countless ups and down and awkward moments in between. You're not really a couple unless you're primed to enjoy-or at least survive-the entire ride.