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Most recently published stories in Humans.

Best LGBTQ Films of All Time
As a non-binary pansexual, I can honestly say that Hollywood always feels a bit skewed. It's almost always "the guy gets the girl."
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Humans
My Definition of Love
I have always assumed that love was never for me and it was a utopia created by the likes of stories and movies. The search of the perfect love is a like a quest that everyone want to have however not all can have.
By Aicha Larissi8 years ago in Humans
Fool's Gold
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had done something differently? Just think for a second if you were to have made a right turn instead of a left, where would you have ended up and whom would you have met? That thought had crossed everyone’s mind at least once in their lifetime. This time was different. Nothing was certain at the moment until you were introduced into my life. I knew for you now four years, and it was the best encounter that has ever happened to me.
By Robyn Welborne8 years ago in Humans
Falling in Love Too Easily?
Much like most teenage hopeless romantics stuck in the generation of hook-ups, I fall in love too easily. Why? Because I grew up raised around movies and books that made finding love look so easy. Growing up in a small town where everyone knows everyone, it was far from it.
By Azlyn Fugate8 years ago in Humans
Love
He looked down at the floor. I could see it in his pitiful eyes, heart racing, palms sweating. For once he confessed to a lie. The one lie that ruins most relationships. Barely able to get the words out, he squeaked “Yes.” To my hurt but blunt question: “Did you cheat on me with your ex?” I never thought I would ask that question. But here we were 4 AM after watching his world crumble before him. We sat in my poorly lit, desolate room deciding our fate. I knew he felt sorry because he was caught not because he loved me enough to tell me. He had gone into detail explaining that the day he committed this sin I was waiting for him at his house in his compact twin-sized bed. Clueless to the fact he had posted snapchats in this girls room and even answered a call from me trying to be cool and collected covering up his dirty deed. The truth still didn’t hit me. I was so shocked that my first love could betray me. But I sat there and calmly listened to his story, not because I wanted to but because I really truly was in love with him. Being someone with manic depression, I thought I would be able to handle the stress of this decision to break up with him and be on my own. But of course he kept calling persistently to win back his prize...and of course I answered yearning to see and touch the only man I ever wanted. That one act ruined me. Correction, crippled my once so big heart. I had never felt so much love, spite, and hate for someone all at once. So you know what I did? I cheated...I know revenge sex is the tackiest way to get back at him, but in that moment I thought it was right because he would finally feel the hurt that I felt. For a moment I had won the game, but there was never a winner for long. Both immaturely trying to love each other and get in our game of tit for tat, months had went by and I no longer could take the stress of lurking and watching his every move so closely. I truly lost my mind; some would say I was the psychopath in this situation. Nights of endlessly wondering what he was doing? Who was he with? And who was he texting? One day I finally caught him AGAIN. He sent a message out of spite to a girl saying how beautiful she was and how he wanted to get to know her. When the girl looked like a chicken with all the feathers taken off. I was enraged when I saw these messages in his Facebook Messenger. My one fear had come back to bite me. I remember being so pissed that I had to talk myself out of literally stabbing him, but the one thing I would do is take this dumb tablet he had given me and smash it to little pieces, detonate his clothes with the very knife I thought about piercing him with, and tossing these worthless items out of my front door. Thinking that this metaphorical fuck you would appease the situation somehow. I called him up and I could hear it in his voice; he knew why I called and confessed to trying to get me angry for constantly accusing him of cheating. I was speechless, and at this point my blood was boiling! I told him we were done and to come and get his shit and to never speak to me again (which we both knew was a lie.) He said he was on his way and when he came, our worlds had changed forever...
By Jade King8 years ago in Humans
12 Holiday Date Ideas Your Date Will Love
Winter does not mean you have to hibernate inside all season. Here are some of the best winter date ideas to embrace the cold weather and get into holiday spirit with the person you want underneath the mistletoe.
By Brynna Robinson8 years ago in Humans
Long Distance Relationships
For almost four year my fiancee and I lived 448 miles apart. Sim lived in Cwmfelinfach, South Wales - the area we're both from and I lived in St Andrews, Scotland. We'd met 7 months before I left for university and got together pretty much straight away. I'd already firmed St Andrews as my first choice on UCAS so once we were together there was no going back!
By Sophie George8 years ago in Humans
Is It Timing, or Not Meant to Be?
The evening I first met you, I had eyes for others, but it seemed as if you only had eyes for me. I remember seeing the one I was wanting to talk to walking into the bowling alley, and some random guy I didn't know walking behind him. He sat down beside me and you across from me. I remember him taking some of the food I was eating, and if I remember correctly, you thought you could too. That evening I had gone to the bowling alley specifically hoping to see him, and what I got was left alone with you. I had told him that I had just recently became single, and at that point, he looked at you, smiled, and ran off. You made me laugh right away; "Well, this is awkward... I'm ___." You introduced yourself and I knew right then, I wanted nothing to do with you...
By Amanda Rochele8 years ago in Humans
Why Couples Who Travel Together Have The Strongest Relationships
I love to travel. I mean, who doesn’t? Over the past 10 years my career has taken me all over the world, in fact, so has my partner's. He is a touring musician, I used to do porn. One of my favourite parts of my job was the lifestyle, yes, ok I complained that I was always tired, I lived out of a suitcase, I had very little social life and my schedule was bizarre and very full on… but guess what? So was his. There is NOTHING better then a partner that understands you.
By Samantha Bentley8 years ago in Humans
Are Internet Friends Just as Good as In-Person Friendships?
Oh, man. The big question that seems to come to light a lot more often than it did back in 2010. That doesn't mean it's a bad thing- it's actually quite fascinating!
By Emma Reed8 years ago in Humans
John and Jane and L**e
Every relationship is different. They develop at different speeds. Some people rush right into marriage and family, only dating for a couple of months before they take that leap. They spend hours together everyday and by the end of week 2 they have already said those three words. “I love you.” These words can make people feel like they’re birds, soaring high above everyone else without a care in the world. For others they cause something far different and slightly more terrifying. They freeze up, finding their tongue too heavy to move, and they think for sure they’re partner can tell they’re ready to bolt the first chance they get. This doesn’t mean they feel don’t feel the same way. They can still love their partner, but want to run at the same time. It’s not the emotion that scares them usually, it’s knowing that now someone has the ability to hurt them. Love leaves you completely vulnerable and open to the other person. Love for some people is amazing, for others its like being afraid of heights and jumping from a plane without a parachute.
By Katrina Thornley8 years ago in Humans
Opinion: Are Online Gaming Friends Really Friends?
You spend days, weeks, months, and even years with them. You'll frequently talk to them on the phone, through a text, through social media, or even the messenger portion of your gaming app. Social applications such as Ventrilo and Discord have made it easier if you didn't feel like answering a phone call. You'll often see party invites, game invites, or even the occasional gift on Steam from them offering you a chance to play a game they've sent you.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Humans