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Dating, married, single, divorced, and more. Advice on the relationships you have in life. Dear, Humans..
The Blurred Line Between Love and Manipulation
Let's face it, love is dangerous. We are essentially handing our heart over to someone we are more than likely still getting to know, and we are trusting them NOT to make us regret our decision. The truth is, when you're heavily involved in another person, you tend to make excuses when their actions don't live up to the expectation. You start to rationalize their actions, you tell yourself that you're overreacting or that they will change. Is it our own inability to admit that our trust was misplaced, or are we just so invested in the idea of love that we are willing to make it work even when we are unhappy? Whatever the case may be, many of us end up tolerating abusive or manipulative behavior without even realizing it.
Kasey LomaxPublished 7 years ago in HumansBehind Open Doors
Polyamory, it's everywhere these days. With thanks to television shows such as Sister Wives, the concept of an open marriage is everywhere. Granted the stars of the television show are "married", polyamory is a form of practice similar to that of the Brown family.
Tara RobertsPublished 7 years ago in HumansWhat NOT to Say to a Flood Survivor
Houston, Texas has just endured a flood and weather event of historic proportions in Hurricane Harvey. Survivors are fatigued and battered, stunned by their losses. If you know someone affected by this, you may long to reach out to comfort and reassure. Don't do that unless you can be truly empathetic.
Arlene Nisson LassinPublished 7 years ago in HumansCommon Mistakes We Make In Relationships
I don't care who you are or what you do, anyone that claims to live a perfect life with their significant other is full of crap. Of course, relationships can be strong and full of love and happy days, but expecting two separate individuals to agree on everything whether it be parenting, finances, sex, etc. is absolutely ludicrous.
Jus L'amorePublished 7 years ago in Humans10 Signs That Your Partner Put You On Layaway
Nothing is quite as bad as being fooled into thinking that you are someone's "Special One," only to have that dream ripped from your hands the moment they decide that they found someone more compatible.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in HumansDating Cross-Culturally: Some Advice
Some days, especially days like today, my boyfriend likes to jokingly ask me why I don’t know how to cook and thus takes it upon himself to cook instead.
Why Second Chances Are So Important
I think it is safe to say that we have all been there. Maybe it was a simple thing you really didn't even realize you did wrong and you were instantly forgiven by some kind soul, or maybe you have been practically on your knees begging for forgiveness after you had done something not even you thought you would do, ever. Either way, I feel we can all relate on this one.
Kara DanielsPublished 7 years ago in HumansWays to Be the Guy She Wants You to Be
There's something really, really wrong about modern dating. At least, that's the general consensus you'll hear if you ask women. Most women are getting increasingly leery about dating and relationships, primarily because the men they're encountering don't treat women as people.
Mackenzie Z. KennedyPublished 7 years ago in HumansSurefire Signs He's With You for the Wrong Reasons
In my years in the dating scene, I have been in a lot of relationships that didn't really make sense. A lot of the men treated me well — then would disappear once they had gotten whatever it was they wanted. At times, I wasn't much better; I used to date guys just so that I would have a boyfriend.
Ossiana M. TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in HumansBe Weird
We're all unique and weird in our own way. I love that and I wouldn't have it any other way. If we were all the same, life would be pretty boring, don't you think? I read somewhere recently that said 'being called weird is like being called a limited edition, it means people don't see that often.' What people don't see often is usually, in their minds, "weird." We're often quick to judge if someone is different from us in our minds we perceive it as not normal. We're all perfectly unique which is an amazing thing.
Choose You
Abuse. It isn't found in only romantic partnerships, though that is the cliche. It's found in familial relationships, friendships. Just one experience is poisonous. If surrounded by too much of it, it can drain you dry.
Mars SaintPublished 7 years ago in Humans5 Things That Are Killing Your Relationships
Everyone seems to be asking themselves, and the world via social media why EVERYONE they date is "the same". Food for thought, not everyone is the same, have you thought maybe you're encountering different people and YOU are the one staying the same? What are you doing wrong? Hold on tight, this one's gonna be a long one!