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Painfully Beautiful Romance
The feeling of drowning, suffocating, the weight on your chest like 100 bricks were just being piled on top of you. Do you feel it? Your body begging for more air, knowing you can, but for some reason, you can't. Can you feel the tears running down your cheeks? Can you breathe? Are you okay? You can feel the pain, can't you? Are you the only person in the room who is feeling this pain? Is everyone else smiling? Answer a question for me. Are you the only one feeling this pain?Breathe. Breathe. Don't stop breathing. Don't breathe too fast. Calm down. It's okay. Breathe. . . Are you okay?
By Caroline Urbina8 years ago in Humans
Signs of Cheating
Cheaters are not cheaters by the sheer presence of temptation, but by the willingness to act upon it. Instead of taking accountability for their flaws and shortcomings, they choose to take the option of, "Well, this grass is greener" instead of watering their own, so to speak. They don't want to have their eyes opened to the fact of what their faults are and often times they pass the blame onto their partner. They start withdrawing from their partner sexually, emotionally and physically. We know these signs all too well for those of us who have been cheated on. They start being less and less intimate with time. The cuddles become more absent and your want and/or need for affection feels like it takes a toll on them and it pains them to show you intimacy in any way. They no longer come to you with their emotional problems and struggles. You are no longer the one they confide in; instead they have a new source for comfort. They opened the door to your relationship and let someone else in. Physically they no longer have a want or desire to do activities that they used to do, whether that be go for a hike, or to see a movie maybe even out to dinner. It's almost like they no longer want to be seen in public with you. Maybe that's the guilt they feel, if any, or they'd rather be out in public with the person that's really on their mind, which isn't you. Cheaters most of the time are always going to be cheaters. Cheating also doesn't have to be the physical act of having sex or sexual relations with someone else. It's cheating once you start a relationship with someone that isn't your significant other. They tell your problems to this other person and it's not to get advice on how to better your relationship. They allowed someone else into your relationship only to tempt them with the idea of something better because you're going through a rough patch. Instead of working on the problems in your relationship, they in fact make them worse. A cheater will more likely than not lash out at you and make you the root of all the problems in your relationship. The reality is, they're manipulative and their feelings were never genuine. They try to make you believe that you're the problem and they become increasingly irritable and on edge. Every little thing bothers them and they look for excuses to start arguments with you, blind to their own attitude flaws, or it may just be denial. They can do no wrong in their own eyes and are never the ones at fault. If you've ever been the victim to a cheater you know the warning signs and your gut is probably telling you what's what, so follow it. The signs are usually always the same and if they're willing to cheat once, the likelihood is they'll do it again. The first time cheating on someone is the hardest; anything after that is a cakewalk. This is not to say that all cheaters are the same and that they are incapable of changing, or that they're going to cheat on everyone they're with. Honestly, if someone cheats they're probably not the right person for you, but there is still hope in some cases that it can be rectified for the better. It all comes down to what path you choose to take when faced with a cheater and how to spot the signs to protect yourself in the future.
By Alexis Amill8 years ago in Humans
HEAR ME OUT! What to Do with Emotions
I say unpopular opinion, but I hope that after reading this, some of you will understand my point of view, and perhaps even share it. I'm calling this series "Hear Me Out!" (but, like, in all caps) and it's going to be about anything that I observe that I think should change. Please note that this is just a way for me to vent and share my opinions, and most certainly won't be written to intentional offend anyone or hurt their feelings. I merely want to propose another outlook/opinion that you can either consider or cast aside after reading. Anyways, thank for being here!
By Siobhan Vibiana8 years ago in Humans
It Could All End in a Second
When walking across the road, I noticed I had dropped a trinket given to me by her. As I left to retrieve it, I disregarded my surroundings. Finally picking up my beloved item, I look at it lovingly and smile to myself as I can’t wait to see her again. Stuffing it into my pocket, I turn to resume walking towards the entrance of my destination. However, a loud horn and the screeching of tires catch my attention. Time seems to be slowing down.
By Stephen Watson8 years ago in Humans
30 Last Minute Date Night Ideas for Couples on a Budget
In every relationship, whether a new relationship or one that's been through the honeymoon phase before, date night is an essential part of keeping the flame alight. But sometimes it can be hard to work around that expensive dinner spot that will really impress, or that movie you wanted to watch but you know that it won't really be as special as you want it to be. Sometimes you just want to have that spontaneous, fun night out without breaking the bank!
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Humans
Big Girls and Big Guys
You know what I don’t like? When people look down on a couple because their girlfriend or boyfriend is bigger than me. You know what I don’t like even more than that? They look down more on the guy for being with a bigger girl than they would if it was a smaller girl dating a bigger guy.
By Jescina Miller8 years ago in Humans
The Countdown Complication
Something that I’ve always wondered is why God makes us look for soulmates and true love. Why not put a timer on someone's wrist with a countdown to when they will meet the love of their life? I mean I guess that would be too easy then. But with something as serious as love, why not make it simple? I mean dating and first loves and heartbreak and all the complications that go along with it… it just makes everything so damn annoying. A timer in the wrist that then falls out once its job is done would be pretty damn fantastic. I mean, could you imagine it?
By Scott Hickam8 years ago in Humans
Soulmates?
In a society that capitalizes on hooking up, believing in the idea of soulmates can be quite difficult. Is there such thing as a soulmate? Is love at first sight just a farce? Questions we all ask ourselves during out single states, but when we meet that one person who makes our heart flutter, we start questioning if maybe our bitter ideas on love are wrong. Now, we might go through a few breakups, or maybe even quite a few, but the cycle is the same. A guy or girl makes our hearts flutter. That leads to dating and intimacy, and then you either end up happily ever after or you break up. That brings up the same bitter ideas on love...well that is until the next guy or girl comes along. The question remains: How will we know when we've met the one?
By Katelynn Marie 8 years ago in Humans
