advice
Dating, married, single, divorced, and more. Advice on the relationships you have in life. Dear, Humans..
The Map of My Grief
The Map of My Grief I never knew grief had a shape until I started walking through it. People say time heals, that loss softens, that you learn to live around the empty spaces. Maybe that’s true for some, but for me, grief became a place. A strange country I never planned to visit, let alone live inside. And in that country, I had to learn the roads by heart, because every step I took kept leading me back to my parents.
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Humans
“The Streetlamp That Waited for Me”
The Streetlamp That Waited for Me By [Ali Rehman] There is a street in my hometown that most people have forgotten. The asphalt is cracked, the houses lean like tired elders, and the old sycamore trees whisper secrets only the wind ever hears. And yet, at the very end of that lonely stretch of road, there stands a single streetlamp.
By Ali Rehman2 months ago in Humans
DistroKid Review: A Cautionary Tale for Independent Musicians.
DistroKid has long marketed itself as the go-to digital distribution platform for independent musicians, offering unlimited uploads for a low annual fee and promising fast, seamless access to major streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. For many, it delivers on that promise—until it doesn’t. This review is not for the lucky majority who’ve had smooth experiences. It’s for the growing number of artists who’ve found themselves locked out, silenced, and financially exploited by a company that seems to prioritize automation over accountability.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
The Art of Solitude: Why Being Alone Can Improve Your Life
In an era where constant connectivity is the norm, loneliness has become a novel and even uncomfortable phenomenon. Notifications bleep incessantly, social media feeds flow endlessly, and the compulsion to remain "connected" 24/7 may feel like a noose too tight on the neck. For most, isolation brings on an aura of discomfort—what shall we do if we are left alone with ourselves? Society has always linked loneliness or failure with solitude, along with the stigma that it would take a disconnected, or even worse, weak individual to seek solitude.
By The Chaos Cabinet2 months ago in Humans
“The Heart That Connects Us All”
In a world filled with constant movement—cars rushing, screens glowing, people hurrying from one place to another—it becomes easy to forget the most powerful force we carry within us: our ability to connect. This truth revealed itself to Adeel on an ordinary morning that began like any other.
By Muhammad Saad 2 months ago in Humans
Spending for Feelings
You don’t buy things for the things. You buy them for the feelings. And once you admit that, you stop being controlled by impulses you never chose. That’s why I’m speaking to you directly — one mind, one mirror, one moment of ruthless clarity — because spending for feelings is the silent addiction that drains more power, purpose, and self-respect than debt ever will.
By Randolphe Tanoguem2 months ago in Humans
The Third Option
For a long time, I believed my marriage ended because we failed. That if we had talked more, loved better, tried harder, or stayed longer in therapy, maybe we could have saved it. Marriage teaches you to internalize the blame — that if it cracks, it’s because you weren’t strong enough.
By Dhatbrowngirl 2 months ago in Humans
“The Light We Carry Within: Stories That Make Us Human”
In a world where technology moves faster than thoughts and expectations rise higher with every passing day, it’s easy to forget the quiet truth that binds us all: being human is not about perfection—it is about connection. This truth became clearer to Rayan the day a small moment changed the direction of his thinking forever.
By Muhammad Saad 2 months ago in Humans
“When Hearts Remember: The Quiet Power of Everyday Humanity”
Some stories don’t begin with heroes, dramatic events, or unforgettable victories. Some begin with the quiet hum of ordinary life—where humanity reveals itself in the smallest, most unexpected ways. That is exactly where Adeel’s story begins.
By Muhammad Saad 2 months ago in Humans
“The Streetlamp That Waited for Me”
The Streetlamp That Waited for Me By [Ali Rehman] I used to walk home alone after dusk, down a long, narrow street where the houses leaned close together like old friends whispering secrets. The city was loud everywhere else — cars groaning, people arguing, windows glowing with television chatter — but that street felt like a pause in the world.
By Ali Rehman2 months ago in Humans
“Threads of Humanity: The Power That Connects Us All”
In a world that moves faster every year, it’s easy to feel like we’re drifting apart. Screens replace conversations, deadlines push us past each other, and the quiet moments of connection seem fewer than they once were. Yet, beneath the noise and rush of daily life, one truth remains unchanged: we are all connected by the simple, powerful thread of being human. This story begins on an ordinary Tuesday — the kind most people forget — but for one neighborhood, it became the day that reminded everyone what humanity truly means.
By Muhammad Saad 2 months ago in Humans
“The Toolkit Within: Finding Strength in the Resources You Already Have”
Most people believe that success depends on having more—more money, more tools, more opportunities, more connections. But sometimes, the greatest resource a person can ever use is already in their hands. This truth arrived in Ahsan’s life at a moment when he felt the exact opposite.
By Muhammad Saad 2 months ago in Humans
