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Tales From a Survivor of the 'Friend Zone'
The dreaded f-word... 'Friend zone'. Many males appear to living in this state of having feelings for a friend, yet never vocalizing these sentiments, so they never become anything more. I've seen many memes and pictures of men doing nice things for women and it being labeled as a description of the 'friend zone'. I'm not sure how I feel about the 'friend zone' since technically I lived in the 'friend zone' for about 2 years. WHAT?! A woman living in the friend zone? How can this be? Didn't only guys live in the 'friend zone'?
Anelise TatumPublished 7 years ago in HumansWe Return to Each Other in Waves
Sitting across the mesmerizing blue waters of the Charles, I thought to myself, is this real? Do our crests and troughs really match? Do we actually return to each other in waves? Or is it delusional?
Vishakha AgarwalPublished 7 years ago in HumansWhen Love Is Not Enough
I am aware that I tend towards a more complicated view of life. Simplicity, brevity, certainty: these are beyond me. They have been beyond me for as long as I can remember.
Tim MatthewsPublished 7 years ago in HumansUnhealthy Thing
I think I’ve always been inclined to desire unhealthy things. I don’t know why. I certainly didn’t have a difficult childhood, nor would I consider myself a victim of abuse or neglect. I think technically I come from a broken home, but that’s only because of a minorly messy divorce and my own need to feel like an outcast. Other than the occasional wrist grab and the one time my mother spanked me as an infant, I’ve never been in any situation that could be evaluated as threatening. I would describe my life as mild. Nothing special, nothing bad, just mild. Yet, I still feel the hopeless pull to interact, seek, and fall in love with the most unhealthy of situations.
Wednesday LevernPublished 7 years ago in HumansHow Relationships Change After Kids (And Why You Might Get Divorced)
According to a number of studies, having a baby is the most stressful event that regularly happens to couples — and that's a statistic that flies in the face of common beliefs. The truth is that having a baby doesn't fix relationships; it just alters them permanently.
Ossiana M. TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in HumansDear Future Husband
I don’t believe we’ve ever met, but I know when we do sparks will fly and birds will sing. I believe this because a part of me is a hopeless romantic... But I don’t believe because a part of me is the biggest jokester in the world and I kinda wanna throw up thinking about spending the rest of my life with someone one day.
Brittany RosePublished 7 years ago in HumansWhat I Learned from Them
We've had relationships and some were great while they last and others were not so great. Some we love to remember while others we regret and wished they'd be push to the back of our mine. Though each relationship was different, there is one thing in common that they all had: they taught us something.
Free SpiritPublished 7 years ago in HumansThe Sure Thing
Sometimes, like anybody, I have my moments of weakness. I have those wobbles of confidence anyone has. Sometimes, it's memory more than the moment. Sometimes, it's feeling yourself absorbing and building up negativity that will eventually explode. But I've got a sure thing.
Amy CooksonPublished 7 years ago in HumansKevin Spacey's Coming Out Distraction
Trigger Warning: This post is about sexual harassment/abuse and homophobia. Some of the language following this will be quite strong.
Edward AndersonPublished 7 years ago in HumansThe Widow's Mind
She stood at the top of her house, the sea breeze rustling through her fine brown hair. Upon the sun’s brief returns, there was a tint of yellow and red, hitting her tight bun so, it created a halo above her head. Under her cloak, she wore the traditional widow’s black, a stern expression on her face. Daffodil Unistentasious watched the goings-on of the children beneath, her green-blue eyes pooling water.
Faith YoungPublished 7 years ago in HumansWilling
The empty parking lot was filled with hushed footsteps that echoed through the still air. The night was brisk, though the tall blonde boy was used to the weather in London. Adrian was trembling with fear as he approached his vehicle. That familiar terror of the repeating past was overwhelming him, and his breath hitched with every inhale.
Worst Flirting Moves Men Make (And What Works Better)
If there's one thing that every girl (or girl-looking person) has experienced, it's the cringe, embarrassment, and discomfort that happens when someone tries to put the moves on you — and fails miserably. At times, it can be funny, but usually, it's somewhat scary.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 7 years ago in Humans