Dating

Heinzesight: Does it really get better?

Growing up can be extremely hard, and life doesn’t necessarily get better. Should we wait around for it to get better, get angry, give up, or take a more active role in improving our lives? I think it’s more important to tell people not to give up instead of instilling hope that life will improve over time.

HeinzeSight: Karma’s a bitch!

Dear Brent,

A while ago I made a profile on a hookup site, and uploaded a few pictures of me that weren’t the most flattering, but decent and all I had handy. I came across a very hot guy and sent him a message, but he replied that I wasn’t “in his league” and shouldn’t have more closely read where his profile says he has “high standards.” Before I could even reply, he blocked me!

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