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I know I've been absent a lot here lately
Lately, I've been absent a lot from both Vocal and ViM. Many of my closest friends know and understand why I have been, but there are several who are probably wondering what's going on with Ol' Mother Combs. Whether I am alive or dead, or if I just gave up altogether on writing. Well, let me update my fans and readers on what's been happening lately in my life.
By Mother Combs5 months ago in Confessions
Between "Linger"ing and "Point Easy"
The night at Linger felt like a trick the universe pulled just for us. It was your birthday. A storm had just blown itself out over Denver, leaving behind a restless sky. The rain ended abruptly, and the city opened its windows in celebration—literally. At Linger, they pushed the glass walls wide, so the restaurant became half indoors, half outdoors, as if no one could decide where joy lived that night.
By Suburban_Disturbance5 months ago in Confessions
Top 10 Free Global Dating Sites and Apps with No Payment Required (2025)
In the vibrant realm of global online romance, connecting with people worldwide has become effortlessly accessible through platforms that require no financial commitment. InternationalDating.site shines as the best free global dating site and app with no payment required in 2025, offering an intuitive interface, a diverse international community, and advanced matching tools tailored for cross-cultural connections. This platform fosters authentic relationships, ensuring a secure and engaging experience for users search for casual chats or lasting partnerships, making it the premier choice for navigating the global dating landscape this year.
By Hayley Kiyoko5 months ago in Confessions
The Story I Was Never Supposed to Tell
I was raised to believe that silence was safer than honesty. In my family, words were currency, and the wrong ones could bankrupt you. The rule was simple: never say too much, never reveal what happens behind closed doors, and never—under any circumstances—tell anyone the truth if it might embarrass the family. For years, I carried those rules like invisible weights, moving through life careful not to drop them.
By Azmat Roman ✨5 months ago in Confessions
Letter to the Other Woman
Dear "Other Woman," In response to your recent letter, I must say I feel sorrier for you than I do for myself. I was not the one who had been cheated out of the joys of life. It was you! You admitted my husband never took you anywhere but kept you behind closed doors, away from the world. How sad!
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Confessions
Letter from the Other Woman to the Wife
Dear Wife, Congratulations! You won! In fact, you won when you and your husband got married. However, I must tell you that I have been having an affair with your husband for the past three years. During those three years, I tried to pretend there was no guilt on my part because I told myself I would never fall in love with a married man. He claimed that he felt certain what we were doing could be justified because he was not being satisfied at home.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Confessions
Exploring the Growth of Niche Dating Apps for Unique Lifestyles
Online dating has changed in a big way in the past couple of years, and it has moved from being something that was a little bit ‘taboo’ to something that is just commonly accepted. Taking soulmate-searching to the internet has come a long way, baby: The “other half” on the web in the early 2000s, most mainstream dating sites have opted for a much broader approach. The frustration spawned niche dating apps for people of varying lifestyles and interests. Whether for pet lovers, fitness fanatics or religious worshippers, these apps help form new communities for people with shared interests to connect. The rise of niche platforms indicates an intense appetite for authenticity and alignment in love right now —because real love springs from spaces where individuals can blossom.
By Olivia Smith5 months ago in Confessions
I Swallowed My Truth for Years—Until It Nearly Destroyed Me
For most of my life, I was a master of silence. I smiled when I was breaking inside. I nodded when I disagreed. I said “I’m fine” when I was anything but. I believed that swallowing my truth was the only way to survive. It felt safer to hide behind politeness and people-pleasing than to risk the rejection, judgment, or disappointment that might come if I dared to speak up.
By Azmat Roman ✨5 months ago in Confessions
The Rise of Slow Dating and Why Singles Prefer It Over Swiping
Dating apps have championed let-the-right–one-in, rapid decision making with endless swipes and taps, like ordering clothes on Amazon with one click. As thrilling as this speed could be, it very often left singles feeling emotionally spent and not truly satisfied. For increasing numbers of people a slow dating movement is crossing the same emotional desert that millions have already traipsed through in the service of speed dating. However, rather than swiping, slow dating encourages people to talk for more time before making any decisions. That is opening up space for more honest and intimate conversations, and deeper emotional connections, which are both conducive to long-term relationships and also an antidote to this rapid fire, overly sanitized and disconnected dating culture, they said.
By Olivia Smith5 months ago in Confessions
Virtual Dating Trends That Are Redefining Modern Romance in 2025
By 2025, full immersion virtual reality porn is one of the most extreme trends in online dating. Singles don’t have to stick to sending texts or simple video messages any more. They can instead meet on virtual dates in the virtual world and go on realistic dates at virtual cafes, parks, or on virtual vacations. "VR experiences that foster deeper connections enable people to share shared activities that extend beyond just conversations. By playing out day to day interactions, users will be able to discover compatibility in a more realistic and entertaining manner. This change is turning casual online chats into memorable relationship-forming ones.
By Emeri Adames5 months ago in Confessions
