Savage Love: Big Little Lies
Kink or insecurity?
I’m a middle-aged man dating a younger guy. He wanted to be a “boy” to a Dom top daddy, and
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Columns
Addictions of Nightlife
The ugly side of partying
Maybe it’s the whole “new year, new me” vibe of the holidays ending that has me in a state of
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The Seeker: An Essential Oil
While cannabinoid (CBD) oils and other hemp-based products are growing in popularity and availability around Charlotte, the union of yoga
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Tips From Last Night: Order Up!
The dos and don'ts of placing a drink order
Welcome to 2019! I have noticed that not everybody caught the advice I offered up in my debut as a
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Letter to the Editor: The Positives of Parking Nightmares
Dear Editors: I read with amusement your article about the 10 worst parking lots in Charlotte, and I recognized
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VisArt Diaries: Autopsy of a Horror Film
Jane Doe lives
Happy 2019, we all made it, unless you’re not reading this, then I assume you’re dead. If you’re not dead,
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Savage Love: Don’t Be That Guy
Men and women
I’m a 40-year-old guy with a 30-year-old girlfriend. We’ve been together a year, and I can see a future with
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Salome’s Stars (Jan. 9-15)
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) It’s a good time to take a much-needed break from your recent hectic schedule
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Editor’s Note: The Independent Hustle
Thoughts from the paper route
“Paper boy, paper boy, all about that paper boy.” The lyric from a faux rap song on the FX show
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The Seeker: Inhaling Chocolate
As a self-proclaimed wellness enthusiast, I am constantly exploring both physical health and spiritual wellness trends. As a seeker of
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Getting Over 2018 With a Dose of Comedy
Laughter is the best medicine
Now that the shenanigans of New Year’s have come to a quick halt, we can all focus on more important
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Salome’s Stars (Dec. 26 – Jan. 1)
Your weekly horoscope
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The arts are a strong part of the Arian aspect, with music becoming more
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Savage Love: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Two breakups, one brake on
I’m a thirtysomething straight woman married for 16 years. Eighteen months ago, I met a man and there was an
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Finding Alternatives for NYE in Q.C.
I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite pastimes is laughing at memes on Instagram and Facebook. This
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What a Difference a Year Makes
Another one bites the dust
What can I say about 2018? This year has been off-the-wall batshit crazy — I mean that personally, professionally, politically
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Tips From Last Night: The Company Christmas Party
Don't lose your job for going too hard
My name’s Justin Zalewski, but most people know me as Z. Bars and restaurants have always been a part of
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Savage Love: Reluctant Face-Sitting
Quickies
I’m a kinky single woman who keeps attracting the wrong men for me — specifically, submissive guys into face-sitting. I’m
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Salome’s Stars (Dec. 19-25)
Your weekly horoscope
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, Lamb. Don’t let your generous nature lead to some serious overspending as you
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Savage Love: Slight Christmas
Tumbling down the censorship rabbit hole
Straight and married but not boring, and heading to my parents’ house for our first family Christmas since my asshole
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Striking a Balance
Friend group drama is easier in small doses
I’m still in shock that I’ve been given this opportunity to be a part of Q.C. Nerve. But here I
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No New Friends
Ok, maybe one or two
I’m not sure what the dating world has been like for you. But I compare it to traversing a desert
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