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Dating, married, single, divorced, and more. Advice on the relationships you have in life. Dear, Humans..

Presence vs. Presents
Spending quality time with those you love... In a time where “things” seem to matter more than actually being there, it is so crucial to remember that some things can be cherished versus just for a little while. Time is the one thing that we cannot get back, but it is something that we can use either to build precious, sweet memories or be remembered for the times that we were distant and nowhere to be found. Sending sweet and thoughtful gifts in your time of absence is not a terrible thing, in and of itself, but when it replaces time together with your loved one, it diminishes the moments that could have been sweet with ash and blue feeling memories.
By Katheryn Compton7 years ago in Humans
Things I Wish I Knew Before Entering a Long Distance Relationship
My boyfriend and I had a whirlwind, slightly too cheesy start to our relationship. We met during a year of being au pairs in Paris (how typical, right?) and proceeded to fall in love and spend every moment that we had outside of school runs and dinner preparation together, basking in this fresh, exotic love.
By Candace Stephens7 years ago in Humans
Leave the Past Behind
In every relationship there are things from the past that can be, unsettling, to say the least. I have had many things that seem to just pop up at random that can be frustrating, shocking, defeating, and just flat out depressing. I recently discovered something from the past that has me puzzled. Let me explain.
By T-Flo7 years ago in Humans
Your Only Way Out of Love Addiction
Your only way out of love addiction ... Imagine. You are drawn to someone. You start dating. You devote more of your time to the person. You communicate, exchange thoughts and emotions, you form a couple, you help each other develop and learn. You feel great, you are so full of energy that you think you can conquer the world. The way your body works is it releases energy whenever you find something exciting or interesting, and you can use this energy to boost your “resources.” Love serves as a source of inspiration.
By Anna Kozina7 years ago in Humans
Toxic Relationship
If you are reading this then you have already completed the first, and most difficult, step. You have recognized that the relationship that you are in is toxic and you know you need to get out. There are many reasons why a relationship can become toxic, but regardless of the reason, you just have to get out. Depending on the nature of your relationship, we need to go about this in one of two ways.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Humans
You Just Want to Know Why...
We all want to know why. Why they did that. Why they said that. Why things happened the way they did. We want answers that we will never get. And we don’t want to accept the fact that we won’t get the answer that we so desperately seek.
By M F7 years ago in Humans
Top 5 Valentine's Date Ideas on a Budget
As someone with plenty of love and affection, I personally love to show others, especially on Valentines Day! Although we all come to a common dilemma: Money. The truth is, money doesn’t show affection and, of course, never will. Here are five ways to treat your significant other, best friend, or anyone you think deserves a very special Valentine.
By Alyce H7 years ago in Humans
Unique Valentine's Day Ideas to Spark the Love
Valentine’s Day. It’s a day dreaded by many. Not just those who will be celebrating the holiday newly single or for the eighth year in a row without a significant other. It’s another stressful holiday for those in relationships, too. Sure, the rich and famous can rent a villa in Marbella and pamper their significant other with white sand beaches and fancy food. But if you’re on a more limited budget, it can feel impossible to live up to the hype this holiday creates.
By Courtney McCaffrey7 years ago in Humans
5 Great Tips for Success When Using Dating Apps
Let’s be honest, next to social media platforms, dating sites and dating apps have received their fair share of explosive popularity over the past few years. We can all thank technology that you can now meet someone new all from the comfort of your home or office. As a matter of fact, you can even meet that new casual sex companion or long-term lover while on the go, thanks to smartphone dating apps. But the big question to most people is how do you maximize your chances of success in meeting that someone through a dating app? Well, there’s only one way to find out, you have to, first of all, try a good dating up and ace it on your profile as well as how you make use of the amazing utility.
By George Swagger7 years ago in Humans
Is It Love?
The bars smelled like alcohol and cigarettes as Jenny passed around drinks to all of the customers. She dreamed of what her life could have been if she had taken a different path. Jenny wanted to be a little more of a lawyer, or even a judge when it came to her life, but this is where she was and she had to get used to it because it was her life. It paid the bills when the rent was due at the first of the month.
By Lakeyia L7 years ago in Humans
Advice for the Broken Hearted (From Someone Who’s Been There)
Let’s be real, relationships are hard. They’re a far cry from the fairytale romances we were read as kids, that’s for sure. There’s introspection to be done, and painful lessons to be learned, and sometimes things just don’t play out the way we had hoped. Heartache is an unavoidable part of life, but there are a few grounding principles that can make the journey a little easier. Listed below are a few important lessons I’ve learned through years of trial and error that will hopefully help you, my fellow romantics, heal your heart and prepare for the future.
By Lindsey Stangl7 years ago in Humans
Putting Yourself First
Is it okay to be a little selfish? I ask myself this question all the time, is it okay to be selfish? I feel like sometimes as a woman, I put others before myself. I think as women, we tend to do this because we care and want everyone around us to be okay. Maybe it is the maternal instinct in us.
By J R7 years ago in Humans