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So I've received quite a few emails regarding my blog; readers asking relationship questions. I will do my best to answer all questions, starting with this post! [Currently listening: Stay with me by Sam Smith & Always Remember Me by Ry Cuming featuring Sara Bareilles] Dear Jessica,  I recently broke up with my boyfriend after 5 years. I have to say that it wasn't a bad relationship at all, but it just wasn't right for me. Of course, it was a messy breakup. It's now been a little over a year since we broke up and we do not speak at all. I still think of him from time to time and just wonder how he is doing. My question to you is: should I try and reach out to him after such a messy break-up, or should I just move on? Dear Reader, First of all, I want to thank you for reading my blog and reaching out to me! Now let's start answering your question. I do have to say, 5 years is a long time. It's not just a few months or a year, it's a big part

[Currently listening: Smother by Daughter, Tiger Striped Sky by Roo Panes, You There by Aquilo & Brooklyn Baby by Barfalk ]      I don't know about you, but I like to take my relationships slow. Go on a few dates, really get to know that person, maybe end up in a relationship, maybe end up as friends, but now days everything is so fast. This generation is used to Tinder, Facebook, Hot or Not, all social media sites that give you a fast hook up, and then its over. And we wonder why the relationship doesn't last, or wonder why we are single. I don't know about you, but I'm blaming social media.    When was the last time you started dating someone, and they actually picked up the phone AND CALLED YOU. They didn't send the impersonal text, "Hey, How R u?". Call me old fashioned, but I think we rely way too much on texting, facebook messenger, and tindering to communicate with others. I understand using a text as a way of communicating when the p