Love, European Style

Things Nobody Tells You About Love After 30

Episode 1—The Spark

15 hrs ago • Avery D. West

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January 2026

The Gollum Test: When Romance Is Actually Stalking

If it’s only romantic when he has abs, it’s not romance—it’s a crime waiting to happen

Jan 22 • Avery D. West

The Spanish Tradition Nobody Tells You About

Technically illegal. Universally tolerated. Arguably genius.

Jan 11 • Avery D. West

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December 2025

Dates From Hell, Ep. 3: “Bless You”

Warning: don't read this near meal times.

Dec 30, 2025 • Avery D. West

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Late for Christmas Presents? Sit Down.

And for the love of God, step away from the socks.

Dec 20, 2025 • Avery D. West

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How to Get a Free Spa Holiday

Warning: May cause sudden urges to relocate to Germany. I know.

Dec 10, 2025 • Avery D. West

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Dates from Hell, Ep.2 “Flossing is important.”

If you think this is about dating a dentist, you’re wrong.

Dec 1, 2025 • Avery D. West

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November 2025

The Lie of the “Strong Female Character”

And the apparently radical claim that women are human.

Nov 20, 2025 • Avery D. West

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I'm Taking Relationship Advice From Cats for 30 Days (Yes, Really)

A mildly deranged way to stop doomscrolling

Nov 16, 2025 • Avery D. West

How to Start a Fight in Italy (Just Mention Carbonara)

You can cheat on your taxes, maybe even your spouse — but not on the recipe.

Nov 10, 2025 • Avery D. West

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Dates From Hell, Ep. 1. "Happiness Is A Warm… Garage"

This is a true story. And like all true disaster stories, it started with optimism — the most dangerous of mindsets.

Nov 1, 2025 • Avery D. West

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October 2025

Romance, With a Wink

Because happily-ever-after looks different these days. Thankfully.

Oct 2, 2025 • Avery D. West

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