The Ambrose Girls

Bio

Karen & Kristy are twins who write about all things dating & girly. Raised in the Buckeye state and graduates of OSU, the girls now live in Nashville. Look out, being twins means 2X the dating drama! Want more? Read at theambrosegirls.com

6 Ways To Handle Your Breakup With Your Ex If He’s Part Of Your Friend Group

By The Ambrose Girls

There are about a thousand good reasons to date someone in your friend group. For one, your people are his people. You don't have to worry about the awkward introductions to your crew — you already know they love him. Also, when you date someone in…

My Married Friends Call Me A 'Spinster,' But Here's Why I Embrace It

By The Ambrose Girls

While I absolutely love and adore my married girlfriends, there is one big thing I wish they knew: I am completely fine being single, and I am completely fine NOT getting married any time soon... or ever. Don't get me wrong; I'm all for marriage and…

I Cheated On My Boyfriend, And I Don't Regret Doing It At All

By The Ambrose Girls

I can honestly say I have cheated on a boyfriend, and I have absolutely no regrets about it. Although that statement sounds cold and harsh, hear me out before judging me. When I was in college, I had my first “real” boyfriend. I was young, and swept…

This Is What Was Holding Me Back From Finding A Relationship For Years

By The Ambrose Girls

“I hate being single." “Am I the problem?” “Seriously, will anyone ever like me again?!” To be completely honest, I have used and abused the aforementioned quotes ... plus many more. I have complained about being single AF over the past few months,…

Why Your Parents Are Probably Right If They Don't Like Your Boyfriend

By The Ambrose Girls

When I was new to the whole dating and relationships thing, I dated someone my parents truly did not like. Actually, "did not like" is a huge understatement — they genuinely loathed every bit of him. Even though this was my first boyfriend and I had…

Why It's OK To Secretly Want Your Ex To Fail

By The Ambrose Girls

I once read an article that discussed how there is nothing worse on earth than having your ex be more successful than you are post-breakup. And I have to say I agree. It's one thing for them to move on to someone new. In that instance, you can…

I'm Thankful For The Term 'Negging' To Describe My Past Abusive Relationship

By The Ambrose Girls

Negging is a misogynist tactic that aims to lower a woman's self-esteem in order to break her down to get what is wanted from her, i.e. a relationship, date, etc. So there's finally an Urban Dictionary term for the fucking awful treatment I received…

How To Break The Curse Of The Oldest Dating Trend: Feeling Insecure

By The Ambrose Girls

Frustrated and confused by the modern day dating world (and so over the fuckboys), I decided to take refuge in one of my all time favorite goth romance novels, "Rebecca." Originally published in 1938, "Rebecca" has reminded me of the stark…

You Probably Don't Miss Him, You Just Miss Having Somewhere To Belong

By The Ambrose Girls

A sense of belonging can be defined as a basic human need, just like the need for food and shelter. Feeling that you belong is a crucial part in seeing value in your life. We all have an inherent desire to belong to something more, to something…

Why Not Believing In Marriage Doesn't Make Me Bitter

By The Ambrose Girls

I believe in love conquering all; I believe in soulmates; I believe in marriage. What I don't believe in is the Millennial haphazard treatment of this huge commitment. I will never be the person to get married to check the box, accomplish some “life…