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Four Different Types of Romances
Romance is a significant part of living. We all, at some point, have dealt or will deal with the excitement and allure of a newfound relationship and romance. But just as we experience the sensation of those butterflies flying throughout our bellies and the warm sensation of that blush that keeps creeping up onto our cheeks, we also experience the idea that not all things will last forever. Unfortunately, even in love, we will experience that crippling emotional pain that makes feel paralyzed, even when you are perfectly functional and capable. That painful sensation of hurt and loss is the breakup or death of a romance. Though we may love with our all, that vulnerability also possesses the ability to make us lose it all. Throughout our lives, though, we are exposed to people very much alike and also incredibly different from one another. Through my experiences both good and bad in life, I have learned that there are four different types of romances; both blissful and hellish.
By Samantha Zimmermann8 years ago in Humans
Signs You're Being Abused by Your Partner
One of my more recent exes was abusive to me; I just didn't know it when we were dating. With his unique form of narcissism, he actually had me convinced that it was my insecurity, and my weakness that made me undesirable. When he left me, I was in shambles—and then he dated the girl who'd later become my best friend.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Humans
Love Her Millions
I want to be in your arms, to feel your body close to mine; I want to look into your eyes, see them looking back at me. I want to feel your heart beat as it beats with mine, just being in the presence of you is a blessing. You light up my world even with just one little smile. The most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen in my life. I see myself growing old with you, building with you and having a family. I just want to be with you for as long as I live in this world. I love going to sleep next to you and waking up to see your beautiful face. Every kiss and every hug brings me closer and closer to you and I love you more by the minute. My world surrounds you the same way my love dose every single day.
By Angie Ramos8 years ago in Humans
Social Media and Infidelity
Instant Gratification Sometimes it starts with a harmless chat site or even a site like Facebook. Quickly the people of social media can fill a void in your relationship showing you the attention you crave from your partner. Usually the attention comes at a time when you are vulnerable and weak.
By Sherrie Pogue8 years ago in Humans
Things Unsaid
When I look back through the many phases of my adolescence I am most reminded of one girl; Kat Robin. Every few days Kat would cycle to another friend and demand their attention and affection. Lord have mercy on the person who didn’t show reciprocity. Per usual, she got her way at the cost of those around her whether she chose to acknowledge that or not. I wonder if Kat even knows the emotional damage she caused me the day she told me, “He could never like someone like you”. Some words will stick with you for life, even when you’d do anything to forget them. Yet, for every shadow cast, there is a source of light that begs to destroy darkness; “If you never try, you’ll never know”.
By Misty Kate8 years ago in Humans
Best Dating Books for Single Women
If there's one category of relationship advice books that has a flood of authors in it, it'd have to be dating books for single women—and it totally makes sense why this is, too. The dating scene has never been more difficult, and truth be told, everyone can use as much advice as possible.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Humans
Be The Guy Who Makes The Plans
The reason doesn’t matter. Thin, inane, made up, that’s not the point. Getting dudes together for a night, a weekend of beer, movie quotes, brobonding. That’s the point, the goal, should be yours, anyway. You can name it what you will. Anniversary Of The Crash Weekend. Mega Men’s Night. Bachelor Party Deus. It’s Been Too Long Hour. No matter how you get them there, the ends justify the means, a few times over. And while people aren’t lazy, per se, they are caught up. This means your job as the ringleader is a pain. You will harangue and repeat, even to your best of friends. You will send at least five emails with proposed dates and beg people to Venmo you back for all the cash you laid out buying the weed, mushrooms, alcohol, burgers, salad stuff, right?
By Jacob Frommer8 years ago in Humans
My Relationship
It all started back in 2013. My friend showed me a picture of this guy, and I thought he was cute. Little did I know he had a girlfriend at the time. His friend (who is dating my friend) could see he wasn’t happy with her, and wanted to help him out. My message to him read “Hey, your cute.”.
By Kaitlyn Bristal8 years ago in Humans
The Vindictive Ex-Girlfriend
When I started college back in 2008, I was very shy. I didn't know how to talk to women and just seemed to freeze up every time I tried. Well, as they say, practice makes perfect. After about a year and with the help of copious amounts of alcohol, I was practically a social butterfly. Some would even say that in my interactions with the opposite sex, I was a bit of a whore. I wasn't too worried about being labeled as such though. As a young man it's much easier to get away with sexual promiscuity than it is for a woman. Also, I was very much enjoying the newfound female attention I was getting.
By Damien Wood8 years ago in Humans
Love Conquers All
Growing up, I lived a life where military was part of every day life. I saw how challenging that life could be. I saw the loneliness, the sadness, the stress. I saw the long empty nights of being home alone, I saw the missing parent, I saw the control. From the time I was about eight, I swore that when I grew up, I was never going to live a life with military connections. I knew what it could do to family life, and I swore that I would never do it.
By Stephanie Robicheau8 years ago in Humans
For Better or Worse
I was eighteen, pregnant, and nervous about telling my boyfriend that I was pregnant. I did not understand how having painful sex could result in a baby. But I knew from sex ed that just because the sex was painful and unenjoyable, that didn't necessarily mean I couldn't get pregnant. It didn't take long for my boyfriend to notice that I was unusually quiet. So after a little probing, I finally told him. He did not appear to be surprised. In fact, he seemed happy at the news, like he had planned it.
By She Writes8 years ago in Humans
