Holly Riordan
Novelist
Astrology Expert
Grief + Mental Health Writer
Holly Riordan is a graduate of Stony Brook University who has spent seven years writing for Thought Catalog and Collective World. She has amassed close to a billion reads on her articles about modern relationships, mental health, grief, and astrology.
She is also the author of the twisty thriller, The Guilty Twin, and the science fiction novel, Forget Her.
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4 Birth Months With Souls Of Sunshine
Some birth months have a natural lightness to them. Not only are they optimistic, but they are friendly and warm. They…
5 Birth Months Who Actually Prefer Clingy Partners
Some birth months are going to get scared away when their partner acts too clingy — but other signs are going…
4 Birth Months Who Love Drama
Some birth months go out of their way to avoid drama. They don’t want to get mixed up in other people’s…
4 Birth Months Who Need More Space Than Usual This February
Everyone needs a break sometimes. Even though you might love your family, friends, and partner, that doesn’t mean you want them…
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Holly Riordan
5 Beautiful Truths About Falling In Love Later In Life
Here are a few beautiful things about falling in love when you’re older and wiser:
5 Concrete Signs Their Love For You Is Authentic
Here are the signs their love for you is authentic:
8 Small Habits That Help Love Last
Here are the relationship habits that will strengthen trust in your next life chapter:
6 Signs Your Partner Is Holding You Back From Becoming Your Best Self
Here are some signs your relationship is going to hold you back from true greatness:
If It Feels Toxic, It’s Not Love (And They’re NOT Your Soulmate)
The right person will make you feel comfortable around them. They will feel like home. All of the time, not only some of it.
6 Signs “The One Who Got Away” Wasn’t Your Soulmate
Here are a few concrete signs the person you always considered ‘the one who got away’ wasn’t actually your soulmate:
If You Notice These 5 Things, It’s Time to Be More Careful With Your Heart
Here are the signs you should be more cautious with your heart in your next life chapter:
In 2026, You Deserve A Partner You Can Count On
You deserve a partner who sets aside quality time to spend with you.
6 Signs You’re More Likely To Settle For A Love That Doesn’t Fulfill You
You’re scared of being alone.
You Shouldn’t Wait For Him Forever
You shouldn’t wait for him forever because it’s not fair for you to be the one waiting, the one chasing, the one pouring all your love into him.
This Is What ‘Communication’ Means Because It’s More Than Texting All The Time
Open communication means that you talk to each other before you make a decision that impacts them.
‘Fast Forwarding’ Will Make You Miss All Their Red Flags
Here are some signs they are fast forwarding and you might want to slow down a little:
I Stopped Chasing You, But I Still Want You
I chased after you, because I thought you were nervous about entering a relationship.
The Worst Relationships Are With People That Do These 13 Things
Never date someone who only cares about themselves.
6 Concrete Signs You Must Shrink Your Social Circle In 2026
You feel unappreciated by the people around you. You shouldn’t waste time with people who take and take from you without bothering to say thank you.
Toxic Relationships Deeply Alter The Way You Think About Love
They will blur the lines between good and bad, between acceptable and unacceptable.
4 Zodiacs Who Will Have The Best Luck This Christmas Season
Prepare yourself, because these are the zodiacs who will have the best luck this holiday season:
Here’s Why The Thought Of Dating Again Is So Scary
The thought of dating again is scary because you feel safer on your own.
