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Kristine Fellizar

Bio
Kristine is a Los Angeles-based lifestyle writer at Bustle, where she covers all things related to dating, relationships, health, wellness, and astrology. Her work has also appeared in HelloGiggles, FabFitFun, The Date Mix, AwesomenessTV, and Brit.Co, among others. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Irvine. When she isn’t writing, she’s either finding new places to fuel her coffee addiction, nerding out over anything Marvel, or exploring Disneyland for the millionth time.

6 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Try New Things In Bed

Being with a partner who's sexually adventurous and willing to try new things in bed will open up your sex life to a world of all kinds of different possibilities. If you're with a Cancer, SKYN Condoms 2019 Sex & Intimacy Survey found that you're in…
By Kristine Fellizar

What Happens To Your Body When You Deny Your Feelings For Someone

Love, attraction, and emotions don't always make sense. For instance, even if you're already in a relationship, it's possible to fall in love with someone else. Even if you usually date a certain "type," it's possible for you to end up with someone…
By Kristine Fellizar

7 Women Tell Us Why They Chose To Break Up With Their Partner During The Holidays

It's no secret that the holiday season can be stressful for couples. But if things haven't been going well and you're quickly reaching your boiling point, you may be faced with a dilemma. Should you break up with your partner during the holidays or…
By Kristine Fellizar

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Miss Your Partner

As normal as it is to yearn for your significant other when they're not around, there's a whole science behind missing your partner that you might not be aware of. Emotions are complicated and not always easy to understand. For instance, missing…
By Kristine Fellizar

8 Women Tell Us Why They Don't Feed Into The Pressure Of Cuffing Season

With the colder weather and the holidays being right around the corner, the pressures of cuffing season might hit you anytime now, if it hasn't already. In fact, as Kate MacLean, relationship expert with Plenty of Fish, tells Bustle, 74% of singles…
By Kristine Fellizar

There's An Astrological Reason You Keep Dating The Same "Type"

One of the most important keys to being in a successful relationship is being with the right partner. But when you find yourself falling for the same types of people and your relationships all end up the same way, it may be bigger issue than you…
By Kristine Fellizar

Why You're Happier When You're Single, According To Astrologers

For some people, finding their soulmate and being in a lifelong commitment is an ultimate life goal. Others feel more complete when they have a partner to tackle life with. But if you're someone who's done the relationship thing and decided that…
By Kristine Fellizar

There's An Astrological Reason Why You Keep Getting Back Together With Your Ex

No matter how bad the breakup went or how toxic your dynamic is, rekindling things with an ex always seems way more appealing than getting out there and finding someone new. If you keep getting back together with an ex, there are astrological…
By Kristine Fellizar

How To Not Feel Guilty For Spending The Holidays With Your Partner & Not The Fam

Spending the holidays with your partner for the very first time is really exciting. Not only is the holiday season romantic and magical, it gives you special opportunities to connect on a deeper level. You get to learn more about each other's…
By Kristine Fellizar

What Does It Mean To Be A Fixed Zodiac Sign & How Does It Affect Your Love Life?

Even if you just know the very basics of astrology, you're probably familiar with the type of element your zodiac sign is. For instance, if you're an Aries, you're a Fire sign, and if you're a Cancer, you're a Water sign. Zodiac signs typically get…
By Kristine Fellizar

Why The Holidays Make You Feel Like You're In Love, Even When You're Not

Every holiday rom-com makes it seem like meeting someone during the holiday season will lead to true love and marriage. While getting into a relationship is the easy part, building a healthy and solid foundation that will take your partnership past…
By Kristine Fellizar

How To Make Sure Your Relationship Survives The Turbulence Of The Holiday Season

Spending a lot of time with family, deciding which parties to go to, holiday travel, and spending more than usual on gifts can make the holiday season pretty stressful. Whether you've been together for months or years, the added stress can make the…
By Kristine Fellizar

What Happens To Your Brain When You Fall Out Of Love

Whether you realize it or not, there are a lot of things that happen in the brain when you’re falling in love. For instance, norepinephrine stimulates the production of adrenaline, which causes your heart to race and your palms to sweat, and the…
By Kristine Fellizar

6 Zodiac Signs Most Likely To Break Up With Their Partners This Holiday Season

As joyful as the holiday season can be, it can also put a lot of strain on your relationship. If you've been having problems for a while, the holiday season can turn even the smallest disagreements into something much worse. While some people will…
By Kristine Fellizar

How To Tell If It's Time To Spend The Holidays With Your Partner

If you only started dating someone this year, you may be wondering whether you should ask them to spend the holidays with you or not. While the holiday season can bring you and your partner much closer together, is can also give your relationship…
By Kristine Fellizar

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Run Into Your Ex

It may have been months or years since the last time you saw your ex. You may even be completely over them at this point. But for some reason, running into an ex always feels so weird. From the moment you spot them from afar, you can’t help how your…
By Kristine Fellizar

Astrologers Reveal The Secret To Dating A Zodiac Sign You're Not Compatible With

When you're into astrology, it's easy to form an opinion about someone based on their zodiac sign alone. And when it comes to dating, some people will even swipe left immediately once they see that someone's zodiac sign is incompatible to theirs. Of…
By Kristine Fellizar

11 Women Tell Us How They Got Better At Sharing Their Feelings With A Partner

Knowing how to express your feelings is key to having an emotionally fulfilling relationship. Opening up and being vulnerable creates intimacy. But having the ability to share your feelings goes beyond saying "I love you." Good communication also…
By Kristine Fellizar

The Psychology Behind Why Some People Are Scared To Define The Relationship

Not knowing where you really stand with someone is a situation that's so common when dating. It's frustrating, confusing, and it can leave you with a lot of doubt. After all, when you've been seeing someone every week for the past three months, they…
By Kristine Fellizar

How Can Some People Fall In Love Again So Soon Right After A Breakup?

There's no right or wrong way to get over a breakup. There's no set time frame for moving on either. But if you're someone who can't stomach the thought of being with anyone else for a while, it can be pretty shocking to find out that your ex has…
By Kristine Fellizar