marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
Return to Self
Do you know who you are? I think I am finally figuring out who I am again. Under the layers of ego and logic that I project to the world, the real core id entity that is me. Don't get me wrong, I don't intend to become driven by my id. But everyone should be able to find theirs in the sea of somethings that is the self, and I lost track of mine for a while. It's one thing to not know what you want; it's quite another to not know if you can want anything anymore. One of those things is definitely scary, but the other is existentially terrifying.
By Maia Gadwall the metAlchemist3 months ago in Humans
How the 7 Stages of Emotional Affairs Pull You In
Emotional affairs rarely begin with an obvious intention to betray. They develop quietly, weaving themselves into daily life until the emotional connection with someone outside the relationship becomes deeper, more intimate, and more fulfilling than the one at home. We look at how these small changes can turn into strong emotional bonds on our Bloom Boldly platform. Here, we break down the 7 stages of emotional affairs—how they start, how they escalate, and why they’re so difficult to pull away from once you’re inside their emotional grip.
By Bloom Boldly3 months ago in Humans
Laila and Majnoon
The Love That Refused to Die Long ago, in the wide and whispering deserts of Arabia, lived a young man named Qais. He belonged to a respected tribe, but he was known not for his strength or wealth—he was known for his heart. Qais had a rare gift for poetry, a softness that made him see beauty in every corner of the world. To him, the desert was never empty; it breathed, it sang, it carried secrets.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Humans
The Promise Under the Banyan Tree
The Promise Under the Banyan Tree Days passed gently after Zoya’s return to the village. The river, the fields, and even the dusty paths seemed to look different when she walked beside Amir. They still didn’t call it love out loud, but everyone who saw them knew what was slowly forming.
By Wings of Time 3 months ago in Humans
Rebuilding Reciprocity
Truth alone can heal what pride has broken. The war between men and women is not natural. It is manufactured by a culture that rewards resentment and mocks responsibility. Men are not the enemy of women, and women are not the enemy of men. The true enemy is the spirit of division that turned cooperation into competition. To rebuild what was lost, both must return to the principle that made civilization possible: reciprocity.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
The Decline of the Marriage Covenant
Marriage was once the sacred foundation of civilization. It was the covenant upon which families, communities, and moral order were built. It bound man and woman together in purpose, duty, and devotion under the authority of God. Today, that covenant has been reduced to a fragile contract of convenience. What was once holy has become negotiable. What was once permanent has become temporary. The decline of the marriage covenant is not only a personal tragedy. It is a national one.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
The Moral Economics of Love
Every human system, whether spiritual, political, or relational, is governed by incentives. People repeat what is rewarded and avoid what is punished. Love is no exception. It may sound sacred and emotional, but it still follows the law of cause and effect. When love is rewarded with gratitude, it grows. When it is met with entitlement, it dies. Modern society has rewritten the incentives of love, turning what was once an act of sacrifice into a transaction of convenience. The result is a generation that no longer knows how to give without gain.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
The Third Option
For a long time, I believed my marriage ended because we failed. That if we had talked more, loved better, tried harder, or stayed longer in therapy, maybe we could have saved it. Marriage teaches you to internalize the blame — that if it cracks, it’s because you weren’t strong enough.
By Dhatbrowngirl 3 months ago in Humans
When the Early Stages of Long Distance Dating Hit Hard
Long-distance dating has a unique rhythm—one that’s both thrilling and emotionally demanding. When we enter the early stages of long distance dating, the excitement of new love often collides with the reality of separation. These first few months can hit harder than expected, leaving us juggling hope, longing, and uncertainty. The distance tests us, but it also shows how close and committed we are.
By Relationship Guide3 months ago in Humans
Woman Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million For Having Affair With a Married Man
TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million to her manager's ex-wife after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection. The North Carolina woman will have to pay that amount after a jury found her liable for having an affair with a married man and destroying the Durham couple’s marriage.
By Margaret Minnicks3 months ago in Humans
The Tiny Things That Count
I am a romantic at heart, always have been and always will be. I always approached my relationships with hope and a romantic view of love. I love affection. I believe showing love consistently is the magic glue. It’s a key part of any relationship.
By Calvin London3 months ago in Humans
