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- Top Story - March 2024
The Greener Grass
“I wonder if the people that were never fully able to commit to me would have loved me more if I was prettier.” It was earlier this morning I saw this anonymous note posted on an edgy, introspective page on instagram. I’m sad to say that the message resonated with me immediately when I saw it.
The Road to Conscious Love
It wasn't what I wanted, but it was what was best to salvage whatever we had left in our connection. We were trying to build on quicksand every time we came into each other's lives, and he asked to go back to being family friends because we just couldn't give each other what we needed or wanted at the time. He wanted surface leveled-no strings attachment, and I couldn't give him that. I needed a soul-depth kind of love, and he wouldn't give me that. So we had to go our own ways, again.
Princess LeahPublished about a month ago in HumansEchoes of Euphoria and Heartbreak
In the quaint town of Willow brook, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, lived two souls whose lives intertwined like the delicate threads of fate. Emily and James, they were called, their love story whispered among the rustling leaves of the old oak tree in the town square.
There was Perfection
Many people would say that it’s not safe to show your hand to another! While I beg to differ because I pay deep attention to the response of a person I allow full access to my vulnerability.
Jay LeTron DobbinsPublished about a month ago in HumansThe Way of The Samurai
Have you ever heard of the 21 Principals of the Dokkodo? It is a short work written by Miyamoto Musashi a week before he died in 1645. He was a Japanese swordsman/philosopher that changed my life.
Chloe Rose Violet 🌹Published about a month ago in HumansAn Article About My Devastating Heartbreak is Blowing Up
A few months ago, I published an article I expected to get zero reads. It was a 3300-ish word analysis (slash venting session) of being horribly dumped by partner who had an avoidant attachment style.
Veronica WrenPublished 2 months ago in HumansThe Importance Of Communication In Marriage
Communication serves as the foundation of a successful marriage, allowing partners to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. In marriage, effective communication goes beyond mere verbal exchanges, encompassing active listening, understanding, and respectful responses. This blog post explores the profound impact of communication on marital dynamics, examining its role in establishing trust, resolving conflicts, nurturing intimacy, and strengthening resilience within the relationship through the following:
Benjamin MicahPublished 2 months ago in HumansA Night to Forget
In the heart of the city, where the neon lights flickered like promises of a memorable evening, Sarah eagerly anticipated her date with Jake. They had connected through a dating app, exchanging witty banter and shared interests. Tonight was meant to be the culmination of their digital chemistry, but little did they know it would turn into a disastrous rollercoaster of emotions.
Stany John ChippadaPublished 2 months ago in HumansLove can change our lives
Once upon a time, I lived my life happily on my own. I never really felt the need for friends or someone special. I liked walking my path alone, doing things my way. But then came college, and suddenly I felt this urge for a close friend.
The Road to Conscious Love
After meeting with my new therapist for the first time since my other had her baby, I was surprised at myself for how I was able to cliffnote my life story in one hour. I feel so grateful that I’m learning how to open myself up and see growth in my healing journey, and it feels really good to feel this secure in myself. This journey has opened my eyes, heart and soul in ways that I never knew I had within. They say that the longest journey in love is from your head to your heart, and this 13-year road to Conscious Love has never been more true of a statement.
Princess LeahPublished 2 months ago in HumansThings Never Changed in Unhealthy Relationships
Unhealthy relationships don't start off as tricky. They begin like any other romance, and it’s rather difficult to recognize their true nature.
The Ten that Lost their Zen
There's such a thing with mystery. It gives curiosity and wonderment. Nowadays mystery becomes only for those in introduction. whether you are meeting someone new or getting to know someone. The idea of figuring out someone early on is both frightening and beautiful because you want to know more. The more you learn about someone the more you either want to see more of them or create distance. The more you grow into this world the more aware of the world that comes to your way, The things that hide in the shadows blooms more into what we hide behind from our insecurities.