Riley Jones

Riley Jones is an Arizona native with over nine years of writing experience. From personal finance to travel to digital marketing to pop culture. When she’s not writing, she’s spending her time outside, reading, or cuddling with her two corgis.

Posts by: Riley Jones

Is Your Smartphone Killing Your Relationship—and You Don’t Even Know It? You’re curled up on the couch next to your partner. A movie’s playing. There’s popcorn. Maybe even a glass of wine... read the story

Are Polyamorous People Just Afraid of Commitment—or More Emotionally Mature? Polyamory tends to spark strong reactions. For some, it’s seen as liberating—an honest approach to love that bre... read the story

Do You Really Owe Your Parents Anything? It’s one of those questions that feels almost taboo to ask out loud: Do we actually owe our parents anything? For ... read the story

The Death of the Thank-You Note: Does Anyone Really Care Anymore? Once upon a time, a thank-you note was more than a formality. It was a sign of good upbringing, thoughtfulness, and soci... read the story

Should You Have to Tip for Takeout? (No, Seriously.) You’re standing at the counter waiting for your takeout order. You’ve already paid online, you drove there yours... read the story

Are Gender Roles Making a Comeback—and Should We Be Worried? For decades, society seemed to be moving steadily away from rigid gender roles. Women broke into male-dominated industri... read the story

Do Mental Health Days Really Help—Or Just Postpone the Breakdown? Mental health days have become a widely accepted form of self-care in our culture. They’re often encouraged as a way t... read the story

Is Anxiety the New Personality Type? In a world where we’ve become overly connected and always “on,” anxiety has become so common that it a... read the story

9 Jobs That No One With A Degree Should Apply for Earning a college degree, especially one that took years of studying, thousands of dollars in tuition, and possibly some... read the story

7 Things You Should Never Admit To Your Coworkers Unless You Want to Get Fired In the age of “authenticity” and open-plan offices, it’s easy to feel like your coworkers are more than just colle... read the story