Friendship
Litters I Never Sent
I’ve always believed words have weight. That’s why I wrote them down, and that’s why I never sent them. The first letter I ever wrote to you was the night after you left. Not a goodbye—because you never gave me one—but a memory I couldn’t let go of. It was a Tuesday. You had that stupid green scarf wrapped three times around your neck even though it wasn’t cold. I hated that scarf. You said it smelled like your mother. I said that didn’t make it a good thing.
By Azmat Roman ✨7 months ago in Confessions
What to Choose for Online Friendship: Livebeam or Meetup?
As someone who has spent the last few years researching and writing about digital communication and online dating, I often get asked about different platforms that aim to foster connections in today’s increasingly virtual world. Recently, I decided to spend time on Livebeam and Yubo, two platforms that market themselves as places to meet new people and enrich your social life. While both platforms fall into the category of online socializing rather than traditional dating apps, they offer very different user experiences.
By Tracy Larson7 months ago in Confessions
State Of Shock
Introduction Today I decided to rearrange the workroom so that I could play my keyboard and guitar and have access to my CD collection. The move around was successful, and then I rearranged my CD boxes, and the one that ended up on top, which will provide a lot of my music over the next few weeks, contained artists from "I" to "L", which I had not dipped into for a very long time.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in Confessions
My Fake Boyfriend
It all started with a wedding invitation and a big fat lie. When Emily Clarke received the ivory envelope in the mail, her heart sank. Her ex-boyfriend, Noah, was getting married—to her former college roommate. The wedding was in two weeks, set in California wine country, and everyone from their old college crew would be there. Including Aunt Linda, who treated Emily’s love life like a mystery novel—one she really wanted to solve.
By USAMA KHAN7 months ago in Confessions
"Spinach, Song & A Stranger: How COVID-19 Brought Me Love"
In 2020, like many others, I was hit hard when our country went into lockdown on March 26th. I had just started a new job-something I was truly grateful for, even though it came with its own set of challenges. I had previously worked in a travel agency, which naturally came to a standstill. My former boss couldn't understand why I left, but the truth was-I needed to keep moving, just like life always does.
By MelCreates7 months ago in Confessions
Digital Dating Burnout: Signs, Causes, and How to Recharge Your Love Life
A few months ago, I realized something was off. I had just wrapped up my third video call of the week with someone I’d matched with on a dating app. It wasn’t that the conversation went badly. In fact, it was fine—perfectly polite, mildly engaging, predictably uneventful. But once I hung up, I felt… empty. Not disappointed, not frustrated, just emotionally flat. And it wasn’t the first time. That night, I finally admitted to myself: I was burned out from digital dating.
By Tracy Larson7 months ago in Confessions
How to Use Voice Messages Effectively to Build Closer Connections Online
In today’s digital world, communication has evolved rapidly. From texting to video calls, we have more ways than ever to stay connected. Yet, over the past few years, one form of communication has quietly transformed my online relationships more than any other: voice messages.
By Tracy Larson7 months ago in Confessions
"The 5 Seconds That Broke Me — and Then Built Me Again”
It was just five seconds. Five seconds of silence after the call ended. Five seconds that shattered my world. I still remember the vibration in my pocket. I was walking home after a tiring shift, lost in thought, wondering if life would ever become more than just survival. The call came from my brother. I picked it up with a tired, “Hello?”
By TrueVocal7 months ago in Confessions
The Man I Yelled at in Traffic Sent Me Flowers the Next Day
It started like any other Tuesday: rushed, scattered, and two sips behind on my morning coffee. I had spilled something on my shirt, forgotten my lunch, and barely made it out of the driveway without snapping at my dog for being too slow to say goodbye. You know — one of those days.
By shoaib khan7 months ago in Confessions
