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'I'm Sick of Being Called Smart And Never Sexy!'

Get smart and call *yourself* sexy.

Heather Havrilesky
Apr 12, 2023
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The Mountain (1933) by Helen Lundeberg

Dear Polly,

Thank you, first of all, for being you and having such a strong, clear, loving, no-bullshit voice. You've helped me through some tough times in my life over the years.

I'm 31, female, single, successful, and part of a loving family and friend circle. I've been single for eight years now and while it hasn't…

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