Will Anybody Love Me (After I Say This)?
Dating Takes Work. Here's How To Make It Worth It.
A (cheeky, somewhat satirical) take on our modern approach to finding love, which begs the question: How do you ensure it's all worth it?
By Erin Party
Photos by Nina Gofur
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People in happy relationships will tell you that love happens when you least expect it. But I’m a small-town girl who didn’t achieve her big-city dreams by waiting around. I got everything with pavement-pounding grit, ruthless determination, and an unstoppable work ethic. So why should I expect a relationship to be any different? Readers, if you want a real relationship, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and do The Work.