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.

The Beauty of Platonic Soulmates
When we think of soulmates, we often picture romantic love— sunsets, passion, shared apartments, growing old together. But what if the deepest soul connection in your life doesn’t come with a kiss,
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Holding Space for Others Without Losing Yourself
There’s something beautiful about being the one people go to. The listener. The steady one. The one who picks up the phone, remembers the hard dates, and says, “I’m here” and means it.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Why Community Is the Medicine We Need
In a culture that idolizes independence, we’re taught that strength means doing it alone. That healing is a solo journey. That success is individual.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
The Art of Letting Go: Finding Peace in a World That Clings
Letting go is one of the hardest lessons in life—and one of the most important. We cling to people, memories, mistakes, pain, expectations, control, and versions of ourselves that no longer exist. Often, we hold on not because it’s good for us, but because it’s familiar. The idea of releasing something—or someone—feels like defeat. But in reality, it’s the beginning of freedom.
By mike8 months ago in Humans
50 Love Texts for Him That’ll Touch His Heart Instantly
50 Love Texts for Him That’ll Make Him Smile (Or Blush) Love is simple—until you try to put it into words. And when it comes to texting your fellow, finding the proper words? That can feel like understanding a perplexity within the dim.
By Milan Milic8 months ago in Humans
The Digital Detox Challenge: A Week Without Screens
📵 The Digital Detox Challenge: A Week Without Screens How Ditching My Devices for Seven Days Transformed My Life 📸 Photo by [Your Name/Stock Photo Source] on Unsplash (Consider an image of a person looking peacefully away from a blurred phone, or enjoying nature without a device in hand)
By Noman Afridi8 months ago in Humans
“Salt in My Coffee”
The morning sun painted long golden slashes across the checkered kitchen floor. Eleanor, now well into her eighties, stood by the window with trembling hands, carefully measuring out a spoonful of salt. Not sugar—salt. She dropped it into her coffee with the same quiet reverence someone might reserve for a prayer.
By shahid khan8 months ago in Humans
The Unspoken Grief of Growing Away from Family
No one really warns you about the quiet kind of grief—the one that doesn’t come from loss by death, but from distance. The kind of grief that creeps in not because you stopped loving your family,
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
What We Lose When We Stop Listening to Elders
We live in a world obsessed with the new. New ideas. New trends. New voices. New technologies. We scroll faster. Learn quicker. Move on sooner.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Lost & Found: A Hiker's Survival Story 🥾
# Sarah laced up her hiking boots, a sense of excitement bubbling within her. She had planned this solo trek through the forest for weeks, eager to escape the noise of the city and breathe in the crisp, clean air of nature. The trail stretched out before her, well-trodden and inviting, lined with towering trees that whispered softly in the breeze. Birds chirped overhead, their melodies weaving through the rustling leaves. She carried a backpack stocked with essentials—water, snacks, a map, and a compass—everything she needed for a peaceful day in the wilderness. With each step, she felt lighter, the worries of daily life melting away under the golden sunlight. It was perfect.
By Echoes by Imad8 months ago in Humans
The Beauty of Being Multilingual
When I was younger, I used to feel split between languages. At school, I’d speak one. At home, another. In books, yet another voice.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans
Belonging Is a Feeling, Not a Place
For much of my life, I believed that belonging was tied to a place. A country. A home. A community. A seat at someone else’s table.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in Humans