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An Open Letter to the Woman Who Sent Those Pictures to My Husband
Dear O, I honestly didn't know how I was going to start writing this letter, I had to wait you see, as there were so many thoughts swirling around in my mind, most of which were unpleasant.
By Katya Krakowska9 years ago in Humans
The Joy of Reunions
It is a very underrated yet a very joyous feeling to be able to meet up with friends who you have not seen in a long time. It is almost like you are meeting them again for the first time or that sometimes it feels like they never left your life in the first place. Unfortunately, people who you have met and befriended before in your life sometimes move around the country or around the world and it’s possible to lose touch with them.
By Ben W9 years ago in Humans
What to Expect When You Move In With Your Partner For the First Time
Moving in with your romantic partner is a major relationship milestone these days, and it's one that most people assume will lead to marriage. And, as most people can tell you, it's a serious test to your relationship. After all, if you can't stand each other after a month together, you probably shouldn't marry.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy9 years ago in Humans
Relationship Mistakes Men are Prone to Make. Top Story - March 2017.
Relationships for whatever reason tend to be a difficult subject matter for men. Maybe it's society's stigma on men emoting and feeling out their personalities that keep an entire gender from exploring the intimate elements of the relationship. Maybe these problems are not specifically male issues, but issues people have with relationships in general.
By Miranda O'Conner9 years ago in Humans
Smartphones: Man’s New Best Friend?
There is no invention more prominent in today’s society than the Smartphone. It is used every day for things as simple as making a call to as complex as using an application to pinpoint your exact location on Earth. I am the owner of an iPhone and it befuddles me to this day as to how a phone has come to be so advanced and influential within our daily lives.
By Ben W9 years ago in Humans
Colin Mochrie On Supporting His Transgender Daughter
Whose Line Is It Anyway? performer Colin Mochrie has shown how what has been a difficult process for so many families should be handled.
By Christina St-Jean9 years ago in Humans
Excuses We Tell Ourselves When We are in Unhappy Relationships
Most of us have been in at least one relationship that wasn't healthy for us. It could have been an emotionally abusive relationship between you and a family member, a toxic boyfriend, or a relationship with a moocher. During those relationships, you may have noticed how hard it is to justify staying around that individual.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Humans
20 Euphemisms for Breaking Up (And How they Really Sound)
If you have ever been in a relationship, you've broken up. Many relationships are built on an unstable foundation, and after the honeymoon phase, come crashing down. Which leads to the breakup--and the cliched break-up euphemism thrown your way. Sometimes, they do it with a smile. Other times, tears. Doesn't matter to you, since, in the end, you're the one left with a heavy heart and a drowning spirit.
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Humans
Can Men and Women Really Be "Just Friends?"
It seems to be the oldest question in a relationship, to be friends or something more. Can a boy and a girl stay platonic friends, or can and will something serious grow out of a simple "friendly" relationship.
By Emily McCay9 years ago in Humans
52 Ostensibly Terrible Date Ideas I Haven't Yet Road-Tested with my New Girlfriend
This list is dedicated to my actual, real life girlfriend. Who I wouldn't subject to any of these things, but who I am greatly indebted to for all of the times she's laughed at my crappy jokes.
By Kieran Atkins9 years ago in Humans
I Am His Mata-Hari
April 16, 2010, the winds blew cold and I couldn't settle down. It was so unlike me. It was a Saturday night about 10pm and yet I couldn't sleep. So, I got up and got dressed. I walked up to the bar about three blocks away. There he was. My future husband. I cold called my Mother and told her I was staring at my husband. She asked his name. I didn't know. I hadn't met him yet. I was observing him. His gestures. His smile. His eyes. How relaxed he seemed with his friends. A friend, I recognized. Dane. I couldn't remember his last name but it didn't matter. Dane was going to introduce me to my forever.
By Mata Hari9 years ago in Humans
Best Books To Read After A Breakup
Heartache. Lovesick. Broken heart. Anyone that has suffered through a breakup will attest that the intense pain of a failed relationship can be debilitating, especially at first. People can be so impatient to get rid of their sadness that they mask the pain, or ignore it, and don't actually take the time to reflect on the breakup so that they learn from it and gain clarity to apply to future relationships. The best thing to do after a breakup (besides the obligatory ice cream benders) is to read books that help you heal effectively and understand what went wrong, what went right, and the steps you can take to grow from a rough experience.
By Rashaunna Nelson9 years ago in Humans