breakups

When it comes to breakups, pain is inevitable, but Humans thinks that suffering is optional.

He Deleted the Records to Save Me. I Called It Betrayal and Ran.
Erin Carter blocked the corridor of Mercy General’s emergency department for the third time. Lucas Grey came out of the OR. Iodine stained the hem of his lab coat. A clear dressing was taped to the web of his left hand. She held out a mint. He looked at her for two seconds, tore the wrapper, and put the mint in his mouth. The wrapper didn’t go in the trash. He folded it into a small square and put it in his pocket.
By Jinabout a month ago in Humans
She Ran a 2,000-Person Division. At Night, She Asked Me for a Baby.
A Woman’s Desire Is Normal She asked me once. It was two in the morning. She had just finished a cross-continental conference call. Her hair was still wet. She lay against my chest and said, "Is there something wrong with me? During the day I tear people apart in meetings. At night I want to have your child."
By Jinabout a month ago in Humans
10 Signs Someone Is Secretly Attracted to You
Have you ever wondered whether someone likes you but is too nervous, shy, or uncertain to say it? Attraction is not always obvious. Sometimes a person will never directly tell you they are interested. Instead, their behaviour, conversations, body language, and the amount of attention they give you may reveal what they are reluctant to say.
By Emma Ade2 months ago in Humans
I Still Believe in Love
There are things a woman can see that change the architecture of her faith. Not merely her faith in men. Her faith in sex.
By THE HONED CRONE2 months ago in Humans
Types You Date In Your Twenties
If I had to choose three words to describe my twenties: sex, drugs & Don Julio. I’m not sure how to be more direct than that, but if you want something slightly more thought-provoking, let’s go with — invincible, untamed, and outspoken.
By tatiana vitas2 months ago in Humans
I Rose From The Flames
I didn't see it coming. You and your fake gentle personality. You pretending that you loved me, and you were so good at it that everyone believed you, including me. If only I'd have had enough insight to know what true love was back then, I'd have never chosen you.
By Carol Ann Townend2 months ago in Humans
Love Long Lost
Love Long Lost He’s gone too far this time… My best friend? Really? And her, I can’t even say her name out loud. I knew she was around, but I never thought she would try that with me. Thinking about them touching disgusts me but seeing them in action had my heart shatter to the floor with all my love and care inside of it. The future I saw with them both died with that one memory. That one memory tainted it all and I’m left with nothing, but sadness. They were my lifelines; they were my rocks; to see that go. To see that eliminated from my life makes me feel a little useless. They picked up the pieces when my mom passed. They defended my name when I wasn’t around… At least that’s what I thought. Maybe all of this was a fantasy in my mind. Maybe all the love I felt was never in their hearts to begin with.
By Nala2 months ago in Humans
Have Dating Apps Ruined Dating?
I may be old fashioned, but I miss the feeling of meeting someone “in the wild” and getting to know them. There was nothing like the time when everything wasn’t shared on the internet and you actually had to ask people questions to find out more about them. There was no tension like wondering if someone had a crush on me, and wondering what I’d do if they did.
By Jade M.2 months ago in Humans
The Biggest Threat to Humans… Is Humans
The Biggest Threat to Humans… Is Humans Intro Humanity has spent decades fearing the wrong things. We point at machines, algorithms, and screens as if they’re the danger, while ignoring the truth standing right in front of us. This story isn’t about technology. It’s about us who we are, how we behave, and who we have the power to become.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 2 months ago in Humans
It’s 5 am. Top Story - August 2026.
I don’t know you but it’s 5 in the morning and the rest of the commuters are either at their midlife crisis or not even old enough to truly comprehend it. You sir with your cane and orthopedic shoes walk as fast as your legs won’t allow and yet here you are. I can’t help but to wonder what you are doing or where you are going that’s so important for you to travel before the light has woken up. It makes me wonder what will I be doing once I’ve achieved your age? Will I be walking to a job that overworks me because no one I know is 1 one percent enough to influence ballots and retire? Is this the reckoning that awaits us?
By Cadma2 months ago in Humans
Why Being "Too Available" Kills Attraction
He canceled Saturday's basketball game. She had mentioned a movie last week—just a passing comment, nothing more. But he remembered. Friday night he texted her: Tickets booked. Tomorrow 3 p.m. Thai place next door, too.
By Jin2 months ago in Humans
Why Long Relationships Go Stale - And 7 Ways To Reverse It
If you have been with someone for a long time, it could feel as though the original sparkle has gone, you don't really love that person anymore, or some sadness and neglect at being taken for granted. Time has a way of affecting relationships in unforeseen ways.
By Elaine Sihera 2 months ago in Humans