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Dating: To Cover or Not to Cover?
Men. Boys. Males. The opposite sex. The other species. The toilet seat lifters. Whatever you may call them, they're a pretty vital part of life and I wanted to share some thoughts that ran into my mind the other day. Okay, so I show my Vitiligo now right (waahay!) and it's brilliant I've got my confidence back and I feel really great within myself. It was a mild Tuesday and I was staring at the television whilst daydreaming about Dean Thomas from Harry Potter when it dawned on me that I don't cover my vitiligo anymore. "Oh my god, I don't cover my Vitiligo anymore!" was the exact thought, and if I go on a date then the guy is obviously going to see it. Shortly after I also realised that this would be the first time I would be leading Vitiligo first on a date or when talking to a guy I was interested in.
By Aisha Muhammad8 years ago in Humans
Let's Talk About Relationships
Relationships are a tough topic for me just because they’re always so complex to dive into—questions like, “Why did this break down?” “Why did I even date them in the first place?” “Will I be single forever?”
By Chynna Webley8 years ago in Humans
5 Things Your Introvert Friends Want You to Know
You recognize us. We’re your “boring” friends. The ones most often to reject an invitation for a night out, spontaneously ghost on you for the weekend, and avoid small talk at all costs. We are your introverted acquaintances and because we live in an extroverted society, we are greatly misunderstood by the general public. To people who don’t know us best, we may appear to be incredibly shy, mysterious, or even snobby in some cases. Not to say that there aren’t a number of introverts who actually do possess these traits, however a number of us do not. Here are 5 things the introverted community direly wishes you would understand.
By Micky Thinks8 years ago in Humans
The Games We Play Aren't Healthy and Here's Why
It seems that everyone is playing games these days. I’m constantly hearing from both men and women that they are tired of playing games. But what if it isn’t really a game for someone in particular—just the way they act? It could be that they're not interested in you or in a relationship. Sometimes people play games to put up walls for fear of being hurt. With this in mind, here are a few strategies for those of us that are truly serious about finding love and being in a mature relationship…
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
HELIOS
She was always warm, and you could feel her light on your skin every time she walked into the room. She blinded people with her radiance and took them aback with her brilliance and there will never be a person as perfect as her, not now, not ever. Because if we were all stars then she was the fucking galaxy, everything was dark without her and once she's gone, you realize that you don't know what you're supposed to do with yourself. She was a Saint but she left too soon. Suddenly the quiet was deafening and you couldn't focus on anything but the emptiness that now resonated in your entire being at the fact that she was gone.
By Valerie Duvall8 years ago in Humans
Forever
I can see it...even being just high school loves right now I can see it. I'm in my late twenties...I'm walking down an icy street...the sidewalk is covered in snow and my feet are softly shuffling. I'm dressed in a suit.
By PK Yates8 years ago in Humans
Is It Better to Give or Receive?
With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: gift-giving. That brings us to the all-important question: Is it better to give or to receive? My answer is…both! In any healthy relationship, an equal amount of giving and receiving is crucial. Alas, during the dating process many people get confused about what to do. Do I buy him a present? How much should I spend on her? What’s an appropriate gift? Well, the holidays shouldn’t be stressful. So here are a few tips that might help you out.
By Heart Centered Universe8 years ago in Humans
Why Dating in High School Isn't a Complete Waste of Your Time
Everyone hates family reunions. Even you, Aunt Susan. But who dreads them the most? The acne-ridden teens who bury their faces in status updates and sit by the food the entire time. That's who. No matter how hard they try to hide, Grandma's claws, Uncle Tim's stubbly beard, and cousin Petunia's Barbie play set always seems to be lurking around every corner. But worst of all are the questions. The "You still playing basketball?", "What are your grades like?", "Are you getting bullied? Who am I kiddin', with that haircut, of course you are!", and "You got a girlfriend? Dump her. Waste of your time." Ah. That last question is what really fries the rice. The last thing a teenager wants to share with the whole fam bam is their romantic life. Especially when the only advice they're being given is to sever all romantic ties until after high school. Sure, they're old and "wise" and "know what's best for you", but alas, we're in a different era, Grandma.
By mia sugui8 years ago in Humans
My Outlook
See, I know people who suffer, daily. It's hard for them to keep going, I think people need to be aware of this. Everyone hides behind a screen or just pure gossip knowing it will never get back to that person. we all know the truth, it hurts. So we just don't admit it, we know people judge us too. It is like a cloud that hangs over everyone. We all just ignore it until it gets worse and worse to the point that we don't see the point in life.
By Caitlin hancock8 years ago in Humans
Dating Up
When I was in high school, I had a serious boyfriend. We were that "perfect couple" that spent every waking moment together. He was my first serious relationship, the first person I had sex with, the first person I went out of town with, the first person I loved. He was just a few months older than me and I honestly thought we were going to last...
By red8 years ago in Humans
Craigslist Hookup Is Gone, Find Sites Like Craigslist Personals as Alternative
Looking for casual hookups was previously a tough undertaking since it was considered morally unethical. However, this culture has been embraced, and people are living a more carefree life that is not just full of fun, but also happier. To help connect such hookups, sites like Craigslist personals came up. But it is not going to work anymore. For years, sites like Craiglist and Backpage had become the online marketplace for sexual hookups. However, Craigslist shut down their "personal" section early this March. And this is the section used to do ads for seeking romance and sexual connections before it was down. With the shut down of this popular place for hookup, people could not stop wondering if there is any alternative site of Craigslist personals. During this phase, many sites are slowly getting wiped out by the better-doing sites like NSAmeets.org.
By Cathy8 years ago in Humans
Eclipse of the Heart
It took me 21 years to get my first boyfriend. Boy, was it blissful. I was the happiest I had ever been, but not for long. On the eve of my college graduation, something told me to pick up his phone and unlock it. I fought the urges for a few minutes. Next thing I know, I was in the message thread between him and his girl best friend.
By Jazmyne Smith8 years ago in Humans