fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.

Why Nobody Gives a F*ck About You (Until You Do This)
Why Nobody Gives a F*ck About You (Until You Do This) The brutal truth about self-worth in a world that rewards those who value themselves first
By Burhan Afridi8 months ago in Humans
The Politics of Ghosting
The Politics of Ghosting On care, dignity, and modern dating We can, for any number of reasons, feel justified in withholding care from others, choosing instead to prioritize only ourselves. For much of my life, I've leaned in the opposite direction — neglecting my own needs while centering the needs of others. In an effort to recalibrate, to land in that radical middle space, I've sometimes swung too far the other way, treating self-care as if it were in conflict with care for others. These days, I'm working to right-size care in my life — making space for both self-respect and mutual responsibility.
By Burhan Afridi8 months ago in Humans
Authentic Connection: Effort or Being?
I've come to a profound realization: none of the people who are truly good to me became my friends because I tried to make them so. Instead, we were drawn to each other naturally, connecting with ease as soon as we met. I now understand that no relationship in this world can be forced. If you attempt to gain affection by sacrificing your true feelings, you are destined to fail. People who genuinely like me don't need me to force myself to do anything; they simply want me to be free and happy.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing8 months ago in Humans
THE GIRL IN APARTMENT 4B
The building was a monolith of faded brick and chipped paint, a testament to decades of city grime and countless transient lives. Ten stories high, it loomed over the street like a tired giant, its windows, a hundred vacant eyes, reflecting the indifferent sky. Leo, the new superintendent, knew every crack in its crumbling facade, every loose floorboard, every groan of its ancient pipes. But of all its secrets, the most intriguing was the girl in Apartment 4B.
By noor ul amin8 months ago in Humans
The Purpose and Mystery
Introduction Since the beginning of time, humans have pondered the question: Why do we exist? This fundamental inquiry has inspired countless philosophies, religions, and scientific theories. While the answers differ based on belief systems and personal experiences, the quest for meaning remains central to the human experience. This article explores the mystery of human existence, the search for purpose, and the factors—biological, spiritual, and philosophical—that shape our understanding of ourselves.
By haider ali8 months ago in Humans
"The Day My Mother Disappeared—and Came Back a Stranger"
I was eight when my mother disappeared. One moment she was brushing my hair, humming our bedtime song. The next morning, her side of the bed was cold, and her shoes were gone.
By Muhammad Riaz8 months ago in Humans
The Stranger on the 4:15 Train
The Stranger on the 4:15 Train I never believed in fate, or signs from the universe, or any of that poetic nonsense people write songs about. I believed in timetables, to-do lists, and the cold reliability of public transportation.
By noor ul amin8 months ago in Humans
THE FIRST TIME I WAS SEEN
I still remember the nervous flutter in my stomach as I stood in front of the mirror, trying on my third outfit of the evening. My room looked like a hurricane had swept through it—clothes tossed everywhere, shoes mismatched, and cologne lingering too heavily in the air. It was just a date, I told myself. But deep down, I knew it wasn’t just any date. It was my first date.
By noor ul amin8 months ago in Humans
A LOVE THAT STAYED
The ancient grandfather clock in the study, a silent sentinel of time, ticked away the moments as Elias, his hands gnarled with age but surprisingly steady, carefully placed a faded photograph back into its worn leather album. The image showed a young man and woman, their faces alight with an unburdened joy, standing by a blooming cherry tree. It was a spring day, much like the one outside his window, where the first tentative blossoms were unfurling their delicate petals. Elias smiled, a crinkle of warmth around his eyes. He was 92 now, and the woman in the photograph, his beloved Clara, had been gone for fifteen years. Yet, looking at the picture, it felt like yesterday.
By noor ul amin8 months ago in Humans
The Echo of Empty Rooms
I was twelve when I first realized that silence could be heavy. Not just absence-of-sound heavy, but thick—like molasses in the air. The kind of quiet that clings to your skin, seeps into your bones, and hums in the corners of rooms long after voices are gone.
By Abuzar khan8 months ago in Humans
My Smart Fridge Is Trying to Ruin My Life
Title: My Smart Fridge Is Trying to Ruin My Life Story: It all started innocently enough. I bought a smart fridge because it was on sale and had a touchscreen. That’s it. That’s all it took to invite digital chaos into my kitchen.
By Wings of Time 8 months ago in Humans
The Train Left Without Me
The train doors slide shut. I blink. It takes me a second to process what just happened. My suitcase is still on the platform. So am I. But the train—the one I was supposed to be on, the one that was going to take me away from everything familiar—is already sliding away, humming along the track like it never knew I existed.
By Mester S8 months ago in Humans