Naydeline Mejia

Naydeline Mejia is a freelance contributor to Bustle Digital Group, where she writes and edits articles across BDG’s lifestyle brands. She frequently covers stories on beauty, mental health, fashion, and sex & dating — all through a social justice lens.

Naydeline has written for Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and NPR. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Creative Writing from Baruch College.

When she’s not obsessing over copy, Naydeline loves nerding out on pop psychology and human sexuality, trying out new restaurants around her hometown of New York City, and watching whatever reality dating show or romance drama is trending at the moment. (Yes, she is a Libra.) Follow her work at naydeline-mejia.com and her adventures as she lives the Sex and the City life @naydeline_mejia on Instagram and Twitter.

Relationships

These 7 Traits Are All Signs Of A Great Partner

#1. They actively listen to you.

By Naydeline Mejia
Dating

A Comprehensive List Of Dating Terms You *Need* To Know RN

Are you being kittenfished?

By Naydeline Mejia
Single Life

Dating Yourself? Here Are 40 Solo Date Ideas To Try Out

You deserve the very best ❤️

By Naydeline Mejia
Dating

5 Casual Dating “Rules” To Follow With Your FWB Or Hookup Buddy

Regular check-ins? Respecting boundaries? Check and check.

By Naydeline Mejia
Dating

Here’s How To Set Healthy Boundaries With Someone You’re Casually Seeing

It’s all about sticking to your own “rules.”

By Naydeline Mejia
Dating

Here’s How To Tell Someone You Want To Keep It Casual

Pro tip: Set your expectations early on.

By Naydeline Mejia
Dating

Here’s How To Spot A Catfish On Dating Apps — And What To Do About It

Not wanting to FaceTime is a major red flag.

By Naydeline Mejia
Single Life

9 Signs Your Crush Is Into Someone Else — And How To Handle It

It’s not you, it’s them.

By Naydeline Mejia
Relationships

Here’s What To Consider Before Deciding To Move In With Your Partner

It’s a big step in any relationship.

By Naydeline Mejia
Single Life

Breakups Suck, But Being Single Can Be Great. Here’s How To Embrace It

Consider this the ultimate “you” time.

By Naydeline Mejia
Being Latinx

My Latinx Culture Stigmatized Therapy, But It Changed My Life

I learned that showing emotions isn’t a bad thing, despite the generational patterns I grew up with.

By Naydeline Mejia