marriage
Marriage is not so much a word as it is a sentence–a life sentence.
When Affairs Turn to Love—What No One Tells You About the Aftermath
When an affair transitions from lust to love, it unleashes a wave of emotions that few anticipate. The moment passion transforms into genuine affection, the affair no longer feels like a secret thrill—it becomes a life-altering connection that challenges everything we thought we knew about love, loyalty, and moral boundaries.
By Bloom Boldly2 months ago in Humans
Incentivized Abandonment
Marriage was once a covenant that joined two lives in responsibility and perseverance. It required sacrifice from both, patience from both, and accountability from both. Today, marriage has been redefined by culture and rewritten by law. The covenant has been reduced to a contract, and the contract now rewards abandonment more than endurance. People no longer ask what it takes to stay. They ask what they can gain by leaving.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Taught to Expect, Not to Honor
Modern society has trained women to expect everything and to honor nothing. They are raised to know what they want but not to know what they owe. They are told to list their standards but never to build the strength required to meet someone else’s. The result is a generation fluent in demands but illiterate in duty. Love cannot survive when one side learns only to expect while the other learns only to give.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
The One-Way Street of Modern Love
Modern relationships were supposed to be built on equality, but what we call equality has become one-sided. Men are taught to give, to serve, to protect, and to love unconditionally. Women are taught to expect those things and to measure a man’s worth by how perfectly he provides them. Men are conditioned to earn love. Women are conditioned to receive it. The result is not partnership but imbalance—a one-way street where the traffic of sacrifice flows in only one direction.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Virgo Woman and Gemini Man Compatibility Score. AI-Generated.
When a Virgo woman meets a Gemini man, the connection is an intriguing dance between intellect and adaptability. Both ruled by Mercury—the planet of communication and intellect—this pairing is gifted with mental chemistry that can spark hours of fascinating conversations. However, while they share a similar intellectual wavelength, their emotional and lifestyle differences can create tension. Virgo seeks order, security, and depth, whereas Gemini thrives on variety, freedom, and exploration.
By Inspire and Fun2 months ago in Humans
How Close Is Too Close With Female Friends? Understanding Boundaries in a Relationship
In every committed relationship, boundaries with female friends are crucial for maintaining trust, emotional balance, and respect. While friendships with the opposite gender are perfectly normal and healthy, there’s a fine line between platonic closeness and emotional intimacy that can unintentionally harm a romantic relationship.
By Relationship Guide2 months ago in Humans
When a Tie Becomes a Symbol of Love
She met him at a Christmas party. She was attending with several of her friends, fellow young career women. The party was “all the way out in Long Island,” which made it a bit of a trek for these Manhattanites. Regardless, all the girls from the office were going, so it seemed like a necessary excursion, both personally and professionally. This sounds quite ordinary to our ears today, but back in the 1930s and 1940s, this was a bit more unique for a young woman.
By Leigh Victoria Phan, MS, MFA2 months ago in Humans
Are Emotional Affairs and Texting the New Way People Cheat in Love?
In a world driven by constant digital connection, emotional affairs and texting have emerged as the modern form of infidelity—one that’s often invisible but deeply destructive. Secret messages, late-night chats, and emotional intimacy shared through screens increasingly threaten today's relationships, while physical cheating used to be the ultimate betrayal.
By Bloom Boldly3 months ago in Humans
Unmasking the Narcissistic Persona: A Practical Guide
The term "narcissist" has become ubiquitous in modern conversation, often used loosely to describe anyone with a noticeable degree of self-absorption. However, pathological narcissism—a pervasive and enduring pattern of thought and behavior—is far more complex and insidious. For those navigating personal or professional relationships, discerning the presence of genuine narcissistic traits is a critical skill for self-preservation. It is not about simply identifying a love for compliments, but rather recognizing an underlying, fragile psychological structure that relies on the manipulation and exploitation of others for sustenance.
By Humberto Jaeres3 months ago in Humans
How to Stop Feeling So Insecure in Your Relationship
Insecurity can creep in quietly, even in the happiest couples. Whether it’s fear of losing someone you love, constant comparison, or overthinking every little thing, insecurity can slowly erode trust and connection. However, you don't have to let your fear of hurt dictate your love life. With the right mindset and actions, we can all learn how to feel confident, valued, and secure in our relationships.
By Relationship Guide3 months ago in Humans
