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How To Deal with Betrayal
As we grow older in life, we go through different experiences and face many obstacles. It’s a part of growing up, and that’s what you've been told your entire life. But the one thing no one could ever prepare you for or teach you how to deal with is betrayal. It’s not something you can watch a “how to” video on or something easy to ask someone about. Because when you become betrayed, you feel ashamed. You are embarrassed that this happened to you and you think to yourself, “Am I really that stupid? How could I think that they actually cared about me? I’m an idiot.” Believe it or not, you aren’t an idiot. And I’ve learned that through my own personal experiences. And I’m here to help you get though this.
By Rose DeLuca8 years ago in Humans
The Turmoil of Non-Closure
Recently I went through a divorce which was neither civil nor outright terrible. Over the past two and a half years I went from making the hardest choice I can remember ever making to taking one step at a time to become someone better, not just for me but for those I care about, namely... my son. My ex-wife fought every step of the way and made every step toward this new life as painful as she could... although she would have you believe that she was innocent of everything.
By Tim Lawson8 years ago in Humans
The Dykes Part Two: Growing Together
Something about finding a partner with whom you feel safe — especially after being abused — can be entrancing. With Dawn and I, and the life we are trying to build together, it is something like dancing to slow classical music through a minefield. Both of our hearts are entwined in one another and the cute, happy light of it permeates the room whenever we are together; but behind the scenes of this happy gleam is a war neither one of us is allowed to walk away from.
By Inaia Jayne8 years ago in Humans
Tinder
Love is always in the air! Or at least the smoldering remains of it. What’s more inviting than the stench of one-night stands, breakups, and desperation? Forget E-Harmony or face-to-face dating—who needs to invest in relationships? What better way to find “the one” than getting the old but trendy location-based social Tinder app? No, this isn’t an advertisement, but it can’t hurt to tell (and sometimes exaggerate) the truth. Anyone who has come in contact with this masterpiece is sure to tell some crazy stories. From stalkers following others to work, men calling for blowjobs, or random girls requesting to swing in hammocks in the middle of the woods (that’s not an exaggeration), Tinder expands your horizons and your fiery horror stories. But when you’re a young, ambitious millennial, any reckless adventure will do, especially when you only have to worry about yourself because you’re as single as a dollar bill. I mean, try new things, right?
By A'Dreana Anderson8 years ago in Humans
20 Types of Kisses
The "post break up kiss"—The most heartbreaking thing you will ever experience. Worse than the breakup itself. That kiss stays more than words can. It tells the other person "I miss you and I’m sorry and begs them to love you again all at the same time. Break ups are hard, especially if you truly deeply love them, but experiencing that kiss—that mentally and emotionally breaks you even more. It’s in the moment that you know you’re hooked on that person for life. The "early morning" kiss—You’re barely even awake yet. Your eyes aren’t even open. It’s like a wake up call for the both of you. It doesn’t even feel like a kiss. It feels like you are just brushing your lips together yet it’s the kiss that you want to start your day with. The "hesitant" kiss—You’re lips brush against each other a few times. Both of your breaths fans each other’s faces while you wait for someone to make a move. It’s what starts a passionate kiss because once one person starts, you won’t want to stop. The "in the moment" kiss—When you’re in the middle of an argument or your partner just looked so perfect that you just needed to kiss them right then and there. You never want it to end because the moment was so perfect and still was perfect. The "can’t let you go" kiss—The type of goodbye kiss where you both just keep pecking each other’s lips. You could just keep going for hours if someone doesn’t walk away. The "empty" kiss—When one person doesn’t kiss back. It just doesn’t feel like anything. It’s as if neither of you even care about it anymore. The "unbreakable" kiss—You know it shouldn’t be happening and it is. You know that it’s a mistake but you just can’t pull away. It’s the bad idea kiss. The "breathtaking" kiss—You can’t do anything after it for a couple seconds. You just sit there with your eyes closed and your mouth open as you try and process what just happened. The "distracting" kiss—When you are in the middle of doing something that has all your attention and your partner kisses you to distract you. Not even just on your lips. It’s on your cheek, nose, forehead, arm, hand, knuckles, temple, etc. The "quick, goodbye" kiss—When you're rushing out the door and you just peck their lips. It’s almost saying goodbye but not quite. The "I love you" kiss—When you feel the love in every little peck. You stop in between everything to say “I Love You” and you know they mean it and they know you mean it because it shows in the kiss right after it. The "lip bite" kiss—When one of you bites the other's lip and you feel that stinging sensation. You moan with it even if it hurts a little and that only drives you to kiss faster and harder. The "pull me closer" kiss—When you desperately try and cling to the person or pull them closer. Even though you’re as close as you can be, that doesn’t stop you bringing them into you even more. The "I care" kiss—When you’re feel down and you don’t know why and your partner is there to comfort you in anyway possible. They kiss you on your forehead to let you know they care about you and they are here for you. The "giggle" kisses—When your partner kisses on your neck and you laugh. So they just keep doing it over and over 'til you’re full on belly laughing while they tickle you on the neck with their lips. The "this wasn’t supposed to happen" kiss—When you just stand knowing you want to kiss them and waiting for them to make a move, so they do and you just expect a peck but it turns into this long, passionate kiss that you didn’t expect. The "can I have this dance?" kiss—When your partner tries to be all proper and asks you to dance. So they take your hand and bend down and kiss it like in the fairytales. The "I’m having fun but I want a kiss" kiss—When you and your partner are out having s good time with your friends at a club, party, etc., and they walk up to you and peck you every once in a while to let you know "I’m having fun but I wanted a kiss." The "wow" kiss—When you’re just so shocked that you can’t even speak after. You just sit there not even saying actual words let alone full sentences. The "trace after" kiss—When you just stand, sit, or lie there after a kiss and just take your fingers and trace their lips because you don’t know what you would do without them. They did everything. They told you that they loved you. They kissed the most passionate kisses. They told the most amazing stories. Most importantly, they were attached to the person you love most.
By Mariela DeLaurentis8 years ago in Humans
Flip...A Little
From any perspective, an observer could tell what the house represented. This one room shack sat on land that covered twenty acres. The architect, Giles Durcak, had gone mad and made a large house built for only one person to to inhabit. Outside of the domain existed the regular facets of a property worth two million dollars; a swimming pool remained resplendent despite it lacking any water because of the time of year; huge gates rose up to halt any unwanted traffic; shrubbery continued to be well-kept and trimmed. Camera crews from the show Flip...A Little arrived at exactly 6:30 that morning. Still dark out and the autumn wind hinting at winter, the producers and director all tugged their jackets a bit tighter to resist the onslaught of the gusts. Stars of the show, Joceyln Badie and Anwar Scanlan, prepared for sound check and rehearsed their lines in their trailers. They returned outside to face the cameras.
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Humans
