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The Moral of the Story
In January 2015, I met a man who changed my life. I had only been single for about three or four months when I met him, therefore I was quite worried about “falling” for him too quickly. We spoke all the time and he was constantly on my mind... I couldn’t get him out of my head. I was 16 when I met him—my last year of Secondary School; the pinnacle of my education. I’d meet up with him as soon as school was over for the day, we’d go for walks, coffee, movie dates, etc., and it was, I thought, the best thing I’d ever done... the best person I’d ever met. Well you know how it goes, one thing leading on to another thing... and we had sex. It was crazy. I’d never felt like this before. It was almost as if that made the flood gates open fully and the love kicked in. I was overwhelmed.
By Leia Waller8 years ago in Humans
How Online Dating Can Overcome Any Fear of Socializing. Top Story - May 2018.
There are a variety of reasons why people can get very nervous when it comes to socializing. Some resort to so-called Dutch courage, relying on a few stiff drinks for relaxation and easing them into the mood; especially if it’s a formal occasion or an event where they feel they won’t know many people. When a dating scenario is introduced to these awkward situations, the heart rate and degree of perspiration can rise even higher. For people yearning to get acquainted with potential partners, there is encouraging news. Online dating can break the ice when it comes to meeting strangers, and here’s why.
By David Elmers8 years ago in Humans
Injecting Eco-Friendliness into Your Love Life
Appreciating the environment and natural world are increasingly important issues for many people. Governments enact eco-friendly policies, retail companies are mindful about the long-term impact of their products, and we’re all encouraged to do our bit when it comes to stocking our recycle bins. But what part should these considerations play when it comes to romance? If it’s important to focus on an eco-friendly life, how do you guarantee an eco-friendly love life?
By David Elmers8 years ago in Humans
Analysis of My Past Relationship
One day I received a friend request on Facebook from a man named Luis. I did not think twice when I pushed accept since I would accept every friend request someone would send me. He soon messaged me asking if we could play Call of Duty together since it was my favorite game. When we first talked we instantly clicked and our friendship soon became a relationship. Both of our parents thought our relationship was inappropriate since I was 15 and he was 18. They told us we were not allowed but we soon began to date in secret. I thought I found my soulmate but all I found was an abusive, manipulative man. In this analysis, I will be analyzing mine and Luis' relationship from beginning to now.
By Analicia 🌸 Del Toro8 years ago in Humans
8 Serious Problems in a Long Distance Relationship and How to Overcome Them
Every relationship requires hard work, but a long distance relationship suffers problems that you might not have to face in a regular relationship. But, what are these serious problems? Are they fixable? Or should you listen to everyone else, “long distance never works.”
By Alice Broadbent Leão8 years ago in Humans
Annoying Traits We See On Social Media
Everyone is on social media these days, so it's not a surprise that some annoying traits have been started—and continue—to grow. Of course this is subjective to the type of person you are, but here are some of the traits on social media that annoy me.
By Mason Palmer8 years ago in Humans
Top 5 Reasons Why Relationships Fail
#5. Different Lifestyles Having similar interests is the glue that holds a couple together. Whether it’s working out at the gym, going out to the movies, or even doing outdoor activities. Whenever two people are having fun doing the same thing it’s really easy for them to form and keep a connection going. This connection will eventually become the bond that binds them for a long time. Couples with different lifestyles will have a lot of friction in the relationship which can lead to loss of interest in each other or even infidelity.
By Spencer Jean-Mary8 years ago in Humans
Love
What is love? Is it something that can be observed, felt, or touched? Is love something we show or feel? Does anyone know the true meaning behind love? Love is a feeling everyone has in their life from another individual. The word love means “strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties.” This may be the true meaning of love, but there are several different types of love that people show.
By Quitina Foster8 years ago in Humans
