Amy Horton

Bio

I adore the outdoors, spending time with those I love, good books, films and conversation. I am all about adventures, and I love love love to write! Check out my Insta: amelie118 Twitter: @AmyHorton18 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyHorton118

Just Because I Act Tough, That Doesn't Mean I Don't Want To Find Love

I've always been a bit sarcastic and dry. It's hard for me to open up and admit I'm a closet hopeless romantic. I'm definitely cool with being single... but at the same time, if my soulmate came around, it's not like I'd tell him to go away. This…

I Don't Hate Men, But I'm Still Waiting For One Who Doesn't Suck

I would love to be optimistic about guys: I really would. I have lots of guys in my life I care about, and I don't think men are horrible. However, I DO think most of them are really dumb about women almost all the time. It's hard to reconcile my…

10 Things To Remember When You're Single AF And Struggling With It

It gets tough when you've been single for a long stretch of time. You begin to feel as if you'll never find love again. The longer you go on, the worse it gets. But don't let the sadness take over and rule you. When you're really down in the dumps,…

Inside The Mind Of Someone Who Fights Trichotillomania Every Day

I'm pulling and I can't stop. I know what I'm doing. I'm acutely aware. I know what I'm doing and I know I'll hate myself later and it feels good and it helps quiet my mind and I can't fucking stop. Trichotillomania is endlessly maddening because I…

12 Things That Need To Happen Before Making A Relationship Official

I'm done jumping into dating headfirst. I always ignore the warning signs because I like someone and it causes me a ton of trouble later. Next time I get involved, I'm determined to be smarter. Here are 12 things I want to happen before I make my…

10 Thoughts You Have When You Feel Like 'The Invisible Girl' In Your Posse

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, your friends get more attention than you do? You're not any less pretty or interesting, but it's like don't even exist. You start to feel like something's really wrong with you, and you don't understand…

10 Ways A New Relationship Inevitably Changes You

You can insist all you want that you're going to be exactly the same once you're dating again -- Sunday brunch with the girls? Of course! Clubbing on Friday night? Why not? But you know that's all a lie. Any time you add a major new element to your…

15 First Date Fails You Should Never Let Slide

First dates are the worst: They're awkward, uncomfortable and unnatural. If you're lucky, the two of you will have some organic chemistry. But if not, you'll be scheming about how to get out of there within the first half hour. Either way, here are…

10 Reasons Masturbating Is Better Than Sex

Are you one of these people who don't masturbate? Please say no. Masturbating is the best. Some would say it's even better than sex! It's definitely nothing to feel ashamed about. Here are ten reasons why taking care of your own needs is awesome: 1.…

What I Want People To Know About My Lifelong Struggle With Trichotillomania

It's difficult to try to explain to a person ignorant of trichotillomania why your $10 mascara is your favorite, most prized possession. She doesn't understand, but with good reason. To her, adorning her lashes is a natural, everyday ritual. It's…