dating

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We're All Just People
People appear to be objects. After being in a toxic relationship for many years, I hated men. I couldn’t even give the nice guys a chance. By nice guy, I’m not talking about the self-proclaimed nice guy. I mean actual nice guys who are genuine. You know, the ones who don’t have to announce it because they’re trying to convince everyone. My guard was constantly up. I was suspicious of every man I met. Honestly, I was bitter. I treated them badly. It didn’t matter if I hurt their feelings. I didn’t care at the time. I saw them as playthings I could use for free dinners and gifts, only receiving and never giving. I also made it a point to put them down or make fun of them at any chance I got. I found it entertaining. It took a bit, but I realized I was angry with myself. Angry that I’d let myself deal with someone who sucked the life out of me. I had to forgive myself for putting myself through that. Sure, I tried leaving that relationship many times, but I also forgave him many times. I forgave myself for that. With forgiveness, I realized one thing: we are all just people.
By Angela H3 months ago in Humans
No Streetlights by the River
I was pushing my luggage cart out of the arrivals hall when her call came. The air in Chengdu at the end of March carried a damp, clingy moisture that fought in my nostrils with the dry European air still lingering in the cabin. My phone buzzed. The screen showed a two‑character note: her name. I watched those two characters flash for five or six seconds before I swiped to answer.
By Jin3 months ago in Humans
Heteroflexible and Bisexual
Is there a difference between someone who is bisexual and someone who is heteroflexible? Short answer, yes, there is a difference. It is easy to get the two confused, and honestly, easy to understand why they are easily seen as the same thing by many people.
By Timothy A Rowland3 months ago in Humans
The True Cost of Waiting for an Unsure Partner
When someone we care for hesitates to fully commit, it is easy to view waiting as being patient with them, or a sign of true love. We tell ourselves that if we just give it a little more time, understanding, or space, their hesitation will eventually resolve into certainty - and in our favour. But there is always a high price to pay for putting your life on hold, and being in emotional limbo, while you wait hopefully for someone to make up their mind whether they really want you in their life, or not.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Humans
What a Divorce Lawyer Learned About Marriage And Divorce
We Asked Divorce Lawyer 19 Tough Questions | Honesty Box - Video By: LADbible Stories In the LADbible Stories video We Asked Divorce Lawyer 19 Tough Questions , New York divorce attorney James Sexton draws on approximately twenty-five years of experience representing people during the breakdown of their marriages. His answers cover the practical realities of divorce—legal expenses, alimony, prenuptial agreements, custody disputes, infidelity, and who files most often—while also exploring broader questions about love, commitment, compatibility, and why relationships gradually deteriorate.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Humans
Capricorn Woman and Taurus Man Compatibility Score
When a Capricorn woman and a Taurus man come together, their relationship is rarely built on impulse. Instead, it grows steadily through trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for the future. Both Earth signs value stability over excitement and believe that lasting love is earned through commitment rather than grand romantic gestures.
By Inspire and Fun3 months ago in Humans
Why 'Taking It Slow' Might Be Sabotaging Your Dating Life
How often have strangers who wish to date one another talk about 'not rushing' things, being 'friends first' or 'taking it slow’? That's a fine sentiment that can offer more time to get to know that stranger, but the key reason why anyone seeks 'friendship first' is not likely to be positive.
By Elaine Sihera 3 months ago in Humans
How to Reignite Desire in a Long-Term Relationship
I'm going to start this off by pointing out something that should be obvious, but often escapes a person's mind. That obvious thing is that no couple is exactly like another and there is no one solution fits all way to keep the passion or the romance alive in a long-term relationship.
By Timothy A Rowland3 months ago in Humans
A 35-Year-Old Virgin Woman Inspired This One
Not too long ago I started watching videos on YouTube from a woman named Lauren Harkins . If you don't know who she is, she has recently made a claim to fame a little by being a 35-year-old virgin woman and talking about how she is happy about it, why she is still a virgin, and so on.
By Timothy A Rowland3 months ago in Humans
Aquarius Woman and Taurus Man Compatibility Score
When an Aquarius woman and a Taurus man fall in love, they often find themselves fascinated by someone completely different from themselves. She is innovative, independent, and always looking toward the future. He is dependable, practical, and values the comfort of familiar routines. While their personalities may seem worlds apart, their differences can become the foundation of a relationship built on growth, balance, and mutual respect.
By Inspire and Fun3 months ago in Humans
The Last Box
People laugh when I tell them I fell in love in twenty-four hours. Some say it was infatuation. Others say it was youth. A few call it madness.
By Shreya Kelly3 months ago in Humans
Pisces Woman and Taurus Man Compatibility Score
Some zodiac relationships are built on excitement and constant surprises, while others grow through trust, patience, and emotional security. The connection between a Pisces woman and a Taurus man belongs firmly to the second category. Although they approach life differently, they often discover that their strengths fit together naturally, creating one of the zodiac's most harmonious pairings.
By Inspire and Fun3 months ago in Humans