Tough Love

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A meeting with my anxiety spiral
Losing my mind over someone I barely know
 • Tiffany Philippou
Why Do I Feel Like a Lemon?
Lemons, like my parents, are imports from foreign lands that weren’t grown here
 • Tiffany Philippou
Orange is my colour
I'm drawn to orange like I’m drawn to the sun
 • Tiffany Philippou
Have You Reached a Verdict?
I sat on the jury for one of the 2% of rape cases that make it to trial
 • Tiffany Philippou
Why Am I Still Here?
On a solo trip to the cinema, I’m confronted with the loneliness of my life
 • Tiffany Philippou
Dating Has Gone Full Capitalist: Is It Any Wonder We're So Tired?
Modern dating culture has become like a sales job, but instead of big commissions, we’re left with yearning hearts
 • Tiffany Philippou
Things I Like About Myself: The Birthday Week Edition
In the spirit of men being morons and my determination to have an upbeat birthday, I’m writing what I like about myself
 • Tiffany Philippou
A good lipgloss is harder to find than a man
A series of unexpected encounters from last week
 • Tiffany Philippou
Can Dating Apps Be Fun Again?
Hinge got bleak, so I turned to Feeld — I wish I’d joined sooner
 • Tiffany Philippou
Tough Love
Tough Love
Asking the questions inside my head. Stories of shame, identity, love, and loss. 🍋❤️‍🔥
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