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Most recently published stories in Humans.

How Cell Phones Have Destroyed Relationships and How to Fix Them
What did we ever do before we had that handy little thing known as a phone? In the old days, before we had these neat little devices, we were forced to communicate with one another by speaking or writing on paper. In today's technology-centered society, we seem to have forgotten how to exist without a screen and a ding to tell us when to wake up, when to go somewhere and now these handheld gadgets can tell us when to drink water. We revolve around our phones, our laptops, and tablets. Since the introduction of cell phones, our society has become as addicted to them as an addict is addicted to a substance. Otherwise healthy relationships are destroyed, families are ripped apart, and we have lost our sense of self through the overuse of phones and like technology.
By Lady Red8 years ago in Humans
Love Me Not
So me and him had been dating for a good month by now. He picked me up from work and I didn't expect to be going out on a double date with him and his friends so it was already a bad start for me anyways. I had at least an under shirt I could keep on and just had to work with my baggy work pants while they debated on going to a bar or out to eat. I would have preferred to stay in all together, but didn't want to be the rain over the parade so I let them decide and they settled on a small bar that I didn't really care for, but I was hoping for the bottle that they had already bought before picking me up to put me in a better mood or at least forget just a little bit about how uncomfortable I felt. As we drove to the bar we were all drinking and the girl I thought his homeboy was with was slumped in the back unable to even go into the club so we left her in the car. I wasn't even old enough to go to a bar at the time, but because he was well known around the city we were from I was able to just slide by security once we finally made in it there. Right as I made it to the dance floor all the 50 and up faces that were staring at me made me want to turn back around, but he seemed to be cool with it so I just made my way to the back of the club where I smelled chronic.
By Nelle Jae8 years ago in Humans
Friend Breakup
I recently had a friend breakup. It's been one of the hardest breakups I've had. You never expect to get so attached to people, but then when you do, you don't realize it until it's over. In my case, I felt like I had been protecting myself so much from romantic relationships. I thought that by investing myself in my friends for a while, I would be "safe." The truth is that there may always be someone to show you that you've left yourself a little too open.
By Karina Nistal8 years ago in Humans
Kissing The Dirt
The ice cold wind whips around her face as her numb hands grip the bars, her legs rotating, pedaling quickly. Her breath comes in quick bursts, the cold air making her chest rise and fall with every intake. She feels every rock, bump and imperfect part of the pavement, she feels it through her bike, vibrating through her arms, activating every nerve in her body.
By Natalie Davies8 years ago in Humans
No Time for Head Games
The date began on the night we met at a "Flirt" singles mixer in a chic wine bar in Denver. My wing couple was Lisa and Doug, married and supportive of my quest to find Mr. Adequate. As a single mother in my 40s, I had seen several Prince Charmings ride away without me. The four main requirements of my future betrothed were he be kind, attractive, and have a job, and his own place. A private entrance to his mom’s basement apartment didn’t count as his own place. I had my standards.
By Nancy Fingerhood8 years ago in Humans
Think Twice Before Moving in with a Friend
After living with my parents all my life, getting my own house felt like an essential. On top of that, it felt like freedom and a chance to be myself without my parents constantly telling me to do my chores and making every decision for me. The decision was easy. I’m getting my own apartment or house no matter what the costs are. From then on, I started searching for the perfect home. While looking, I brought the topic up to my co-workers who helped me search for a cheap house or apartment for rent that would fit my budget. After looking for some time, my friend mentioned that she was also looking for a place. We started spending more time together and quickly became close. I figured since my budget wasn’t very much, having a roomie would help with the bills and create more wiggle room for me financially. I never thought these decisions through as much as I should’ve because I was ready to get out of my parents' home. That was my first mistake.
By bookwhore8 years ago in Humans
Subtle Gifts for the Person You Just Started Dating
Those first couple of months when you're just beginning to date can be pretty tricky to navigate, especially with gifting. Part of the reason why this is such a hard period to date is because it's really easy to accidentally give the impression that the relationship is going too fast.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Humans
A Drop Among Other Things
In the summer, the grass is voluminous and the trees fill with green, the sky the prettiest shade of blue—everything alive and beautiful. But, in the winter, the grass is an ugly color of yellow, the trees bare, the sky grey; the world around me was still and quiet. Everything about the winter somehow seemed to be a good representation on how I felt.
By Shelby Baker8 years ago in Humans
The Three Kinds of Love
If you can identify the kind of love you and your partner feel for each other, you’ll have a better chance at telling whether your relationship is going to work.
By Skye Bothma8 years ago in Humans
Condom Recycling
I have always had an "old soul." I've always had a need to protect the earth, and everything on it. As a child I was drawn to the concept of recycling, simply because it was the simplest way to help rid the earth of the ugliness that human beings has created.
By Opal O'Malley8 years ago in Humans
The Voice in the Middle of the Lines
So. I just started to listen to country music and I’m alone. Currently, I am doing laundry, frantically looking for a pocket knife. Hanging up pictures as an “I love you” motion. Soon to be on my way to go to the dry cleaners and tailors. After that looking into registering a business up in Laguna Hills. Am I okay? I started dating a 36 year old country fan, indecisive, Peter Pan type. Even weirder I never liked country, till him. I remember the first time he told me he loved me. The truth in his eyes and the lies on his lips. To say it as easily as I can read it. He looked into my soul and said “I’m never going to let this go. I’m never going to leave you.” Should have I known then? I wonder.
By Cam H8 years ago in Humans
Valentine's Day for Single People
Everyone knows that Valentine's Day is the day where couples go all lovey dovey and make it painfully obvious for the rest of us single people that we're alone. So in light of that, here's a list of things for an awesome Valentines day for that forever alone person.
By Lilli Behom8 years ago in Humans