Babes, it's the end of winter. Okay, it might not feel like the end of winter temperature wise but the sun is beginning to shine through, and it's now sort of light when I leave work. We're getting there.
I hope you've had an incredible start to the year and everything is shaping up well. Goal-wise, I'm keeping on top on my housework, I'm swimming once (sometimes twice) a week, I've attempted a few trickier recipes (with varying results), and empowering some great books on social justice!
Ready for the first Linkables of the year? Let's go!
You might roll your eyes at the idea of a long-term singleton dishing out relationship advice. But I've witnessed multiple couples fuck up over the same things - so I am fully behind 8 relationship habits that will make everything easier, smoother, and more fun.
Related: 14 questions to ask your partner to make sure you're on the same page.
And, of course, I have a link associated with Valentine's Day: what is it like for asexuals and aromantics?
I love self-improvement, but I don't love that it has become an industry that feeds off of people's insecurities and sells us products that do fuck all (juice cleanses, anyone?). Are We Improving Yourselves to Death? is an important article.
Related: Don't fall prey to the cult of wellness.
What everyone needs: Classic Album Covers with Cats.
The women killed by Jack the Ripper are finally having their stories told.
Hopefully, you'll never need this but if you do: How to survive gaslighting.
How to work with micro-influencers.
Yes! Can we stop recording ourselves doing good deeds, please?
A vegan's guide to reading food labels.
If you only read one thing, make it this: Why she doesn't just leave.
Something local: a history of Glasgow's LGBT+ nightclubs and bars.
An analysis on British racism with a side slice of self-deprecating humour from Romesh Ranganathan.
What have you been reading this month? Send me your links!