Relationships

Love in Action: Naturing Bonds Vs. Empty Words
The Reality of Love: A Deeper Look ❤️ Love is a universal emotion that everyone experiences at some point in their lives. It’s a feeling that brings joy, connection, and meaning to our existence. But love is not always as simple as it seems. The phrase, “Pyar toh sab karte hai, koi nibhaata hai aur koi bas use kar lete hai!” (Everyone loves, but some nurture it while others just use it), captures a profound truth about the different ways people approach love. Let’s explore what this really means and how it reflects the reality of relationships. 💔➡️❤️
By Ramesh Mahato 12 months ago in Pride
Virat Kohli Touches His Coach's Feet: A Heartwarming Gesture of Respect. AI-Generated.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has always been known for his passion, dedication, and discipline. But beyond his extraordinary skills on the field, he is also admired for his values and deep respect for those who shaped his career. A recent moment captured during a felicitation ceremony beautifully highlighted this aspect of his personality.
By Ramesh Mahato 12 months ago in Pride
Preserved
Today it may sting for the short term, tomorrow will still But leave me salted and preserved in thoughts of you Thoughts of ... us
By Savannah K. Wilson12 months ago in Pride
Baseball Is for Everyone . Top Story - January 2025.
I've received some positive reactions to a previous story I've recently written about the reasons why I, a gay man, loves baseball. I'll have a link to that story down below. I'm hyped up about Spring Training and the regular season.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 12 months ago in Pride
Movement
Movement: 1) an act of moving. 2) a change or development. If I'm honest with myself, I've been feeling like my life has been a bit stagnant for a while now. The Same apartment, the same job I don't hate but also don't love, the same pile of debt weighing me down, the same state of my long distance relationships.
By Kelsey Clarey12 months ago in Pride
Selene & Eos
Matching souls of light, apart for so long, now perhaps found? I am Selene, moon, brightened by darkness surrounding I hope, pray … You are the dawn to bring light to me, my Eos
By Savannah K. Wilson12 months ago in Pride
Exploring the Wonders of Indian Culture
Indian culture is one of the most colorful and dynamic cultures in the world. With a history that goes back thousands of years, it has been shaped by various civilizations, traditions, and beliefs. Imagine it as a beautiful mosaic, where every piece represents art, spirituality, festivals, and values that bring the past and present together.
By uday bijuram tale12 months ago in Pride
Forbidden love . AI-Generated.
The flickering gas lamp cast long, dancing shadows across the dusty tavern floor. Inside, laughter and the clatter of mugs mingled with the strumming of a lone guitar. But for Elara, the vibrant atmosphere was a cage. Her gaze was fixed on the doorway, her heart pounding a frantic rhythm against her ribs. He would come. He always did. Liam. A whirlwind of laughter, dark hair, and eyes that held the color of a stormy sea. A forbidden love, a whispered secret in the shadows of a town steeped in tradition. Elara, the blacksmith's daughter, and Liam, the son of the esteemed Lord Harrington, were two stars destined to never align. Their love story was a clandestine affair, born amidst stolen glances and whispered promises under the cloak of night. They met in the forbidden woods, a haven of whispering pines and dappled sunlight, where their souls found solace in each other's arms. But their happiness was a fragile butterfly, its wings constantly threatened by the icy gaze of societal disapproval. Lord Harrington, a man of rigid principles and unwavering social standing, would never condone such a union. Elara, with her calloused hands and the scent of iron clinging to her clothes, was beneath his notice. Tonight, however, fate seemed to conspire against them. A hushed voice broke the spell of their stolen moments. "Liam, your father awaits you in the study." Liam's face, usually alight with a mischievous grin, fell. He looked at Elara, his eyes filled with a desperate longing. "I must go," he whispered, his voice rough with emotion. "But I'll find you tomorrow. In the woods, as always." Elara nodded, her heart aching with a familiar ache. "Be careful," she breathed, her fingers tracing the lines on his face, memorizing every detail. Liam leaned down, his lips brushing hers in a fleeting, passionate kiss. The taste of ale and the scent of pine needles lingered on her tongue, a bittersweet reminder of their forbidden love. As he disappeared into the shadows, Elara felt a chilling dread creep into her bones. Something felt different tonight. A sense of impending doom hung heavy in the air, a dark shadow threatening to extinguish the fragile flame of their love. The next morning, the town was abuzz with whispers. Lord Harrington, his face grim and his eyes burning with fury, had announced Liam's betrothal to Lady Eleanor, the daughter of the Earl of Blackwood. A strategic alliance, a union that would solidify the Harrington family's standing in the social hierarchy. Elara, her heart shattering into a million pieces, wandered through the woods, the vibrant green of the leaves a cruel mockery of her despair. Liam's promise, their stolen haven, now felt like a cruel betrayal. Days turned into weeks, and the pain of loss gnawed at her. She found solace in the rhythmic pounding of the hammer against the anvil, the raw physicality of her work a welcome distraction from the torment in her heart. One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the blacksmith's forge, a figure emerged from the deepening twilight. It was Liam. His face was pale, his eyes haunted. "I… I couldn't do it," he confessed, his voice trembling. "I couldn't marry her. I love you, Elara. Always have, always will." Elara, her breath catching in her throat, stared at him, disbelief warring with a surge of joy. "But my father…" Liam began, his voice trailing off. "We'll find a way," Elara declared, her voice filled with a newfound strength. "We'll leave this town, Liam. We'll find a place where our love can finally bloom." Liam's eyes, once clouded with despair, now sparkled with hope. He took her hand, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her veins. "Together," he vowed, "we'll defy them all." As they walked hand-in-hand into the deepening twilight, Elara knew that their journey would not be easy. They would face obstacles, endure hardships. But for the first time in what felt like an eternity, the future held not despair, but the promise of a love that would finally be free.
By D Jisero12 months ago in Pride
The Perfect Duo
we tag team meltdowns but never leave a player hangin’ play to each other’s skills cause we know we got our strengths, our weaknesses are blind spots for the other to look for
By Oneg In The Arctic12 months ago in Pride
One-sided Love
The rain fell softly that night, a whisper against the windows, as I sat alone in my darkened room. The shadows stretched long across the floor, and I could feel the weight of memories pressing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe.
By Bryan Babout a year ago in Pride
Love is Gone
The moment I opened my eyes again, I knew something was different. The weight that had crushed my chest for so long, the pain that had followed me to my grave, was gone. The memory of it still burned—his rejection, his betrayal, my own desperate obsession—but the ache felt distant, like a storm that had passed, leaving only the aftermath behind.
By Bryan Babout a year ago in Pride
Love is in the Air
It started on a Thursday morning, just as the sun was rising, casting a golden glow across the street. I remember standing outside the little café on Fifth, my hand on the door, when I saw him. He wasn’t supposed to be remarkable. Just another face in the city’s endless crowd. But when his eyes met mine—sharp, stormy, a shade of gray that seemed to hold the secrets of a thousand untold stories—I felt my breath catch.
By Bryan Babout a year ago in Pride