Alyssa Girdwain

Chicago

copywriter + freelance writer probably wrapped up in a blanket.

Articles

Can Your Palm Reveal Your Love Life? Here's What Experts Say.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Girdwain

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."If you’re like me, you turn to the stars for relationship advice. But maybe the key to unlocking your love life has literally been in the palm of your hand this whole time. Palm reading, a.k.a. palmistry or chiromancy, involves examining the lines, marks, and features of your hands to reveal a little something about what’s going on in your life.
9 best sleep eye masks to block out light for a better night's rest

Mar 5, 2025 | womenshealthmag.com | Maddy Zollo |Alyssa Girdwain |Jessica O'Donnell

Drowsy and NodpodSuffice to say, sleep doesn’t come easily these days. The smallest things can impact the quality of our sleep, like total overstimulation (thanks all day, everyday screens), anxiety, and even street lights sneaking in from your window. Sounds like a recipe for a night of tossing, turning, and staring at the ceiling, if you ask me. Luckily, there’s an easy way to help you get reacquainted with your natural sleep cycles: a sleep mask.
One In Three Americans Don't Feel Rested-These Sleep Masks Can Help

Oct 10, 2024 | yahoo.com | Maddy Zollo Rusbosin |Alyssa Girdwain

These Sleep Masks Will Change The Way You SleepHearst Owned"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Suffice to say, sleep doesn’t come easily these days. One in three Americans aren’t waking up feeling rested and rejuvenated, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention.
One In Three Americans Don't Feel Rested-These Sleep Masks Can Help

Oct 10, 2024 | aol.com | Maddy Zollo Rusbosin |Alyssa Girdwain

October 10, 2024 at 10:52 AMThese Sleep Masks Will Change The Way You SleepHearst Owned"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Suffice to say, sleep doesn’t come easily these days. One in three Americans aren’t waking up feeling rested and rejuvenated, according to the Center For Disease Control and Prevention.
If The Person You're Seeing Does *This*, They Might Be Emotionally Unavailable

Sep 5, 2024 | womenshealthmag.com | Alyssa Girdwain |Addison Aloian |Megan Schaltegger

So, that person you’ve been seeing for a few months still hasn't replied to your text…after 10 hours. You know you absolutely cannot double (let’s be real, quadruple) text, but you just want to see if they still want to get a drink soon. If the pattern of them leading you on, then blowing you off has you wondering what you did wrong, know that it might not even have to do with you.
If you're burnt out from your relationship, it might be one-sided

Apr 19, 2024 | msn.com | Alyssa Girdwain |Addison Aloian

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If you're burnt out from your relationship, it might be one-sided

Apr 18, 2024 | womenshealthmag.com | Alyssa Girdwain |Addison Aloian

There are times in life when a relationship is so one-sided, you can just feel it. Remember your middle school bestie who ditched all of your plans every time she got a new boyfriend or your high school beau who always relied on you to plan dates? Chances are, your gut told you when that was the case—but sometimes it can be harder to tell when you’re in a one-sided relationship, especially as an adult.
If You're Burnt Out From Your Relationship, It Might Be One-Sided

Feb 20, 2024 | aol.com | Alyssa Girdwain |Addison Aloian

What To Do If You're In A One-Sided RelationshipSteven Puetzer - Getty ImagesThere are times in life when a relationship is so one-sided, you can just feel it. Remember your middle school bestie who ditched all of your plans every time she got a new boyfriend or your high school beau who always relied on you to plan dates? Chances are, your gut told you when that was the case—but sometimes it can be harder to tell when you’re in a one-sided relationship, especially as an adult.
If The Person You're Seeing Does *This*, They Might Be Emotionally Unavailable

Feb 2, 2024 | aol.com | Megan Schaltegger |Addison Aloian |Georgia Davis |Alyssa Girdwain

February 2, 2024 at 7:17 PM"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."So, that person you’ve been seeing for a few months still hasn't replied to your text…after 10 hours. You know you absolutely cannot double (let’s be real, quadruple) text, but you just want to see if they still want to get a drink soon.
If The Person You're Seeing Does *This*, They Might Be Emotionally Unavailable

Feb 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Megan Schaltegger |Addison Aloian |Georgia Davis |Alyssa Girdwain

If The Person You're Seeing Does *This*, They Might Be Emotionally Unavailable"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."So, that person you’ve been seeing for a few months still hasn't replied to your text…after 10 hours. You know you absolutely cannot double (let’s be real, quadruple) text, but you just want to see if they still want to get a drink soon.