Natalia wrote for Bustle for almost five years, covering lifestyle topics such as dating & relationships, wellness, personal finance, and travel.
Her writing and personal essays can also be seen in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, MSN, Thrive Global, Health, xoJane, Scary Mommy, Elite Daily, the L.A. Times, the Chicago Tribune's RedEye, Marie Claire UK, Purple Clover, HelloGiggles, The Daily Dot, and Elite Daily, among other publications.
She spent the last few years living abroad — which you can see more about on Instagram, @Nomadic_Natalia — but is now practicing staying in one place back in the U.S.
Relationships
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“Without permission, some of us unconsciously start trying to fix or change our partner.”
Sex & Relationships
19 Romantic Ways To Spend Valentine’s Day With Your Long-Distance Love
Make it personal and meaningful to the two of you.
Relationships
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Here’s what sets your bestie apart from the rest.
Life
25 Productivity Hacks, According To Highly Productive People
Say goodbye to your to-do list.
Friendship
10 Tinder-Like Apps For Meeting New Friends Online
Who said social apps are only for dating?
Dating
15 Non-Awkward Ways To Break The Ice On A First Date
Because good conversation starters are like the secret sauce of getting to a second date.
Relationships
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#6 is a game-changer.
Life
How To Ask Someone To Pay You Back Without Being Awkward
Banish “No worries if not!” from your vocab.
Relationships
Here's How To Tell If Someone's Actually Flirting With You
And not just being friendly.
Self
15 Signs You Had An Emotionally Abusive Parent But Didn’t Know It
#9: They were over-involved in your life.
Sex & Relationships
11 Low-Key Valentine's Day Date Ideas For New Couples
From psychic Zoom readings to ordering take out.
Self
14 Tips For Coping With Grief, Especially Around The Holidays
#4: Don’t be afraid to say no.
Health
8 Things Your OB-GYN Wants You To Know About IUDs Before You Get One
Three to 12 years of (sorta) hassle-free birth control, explained.
Health
What 8 Women Who Had Miscarriages Want You To Know
These stories shed the stigma around pregnancy loss.
Sex & Relationships
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Life
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