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The Omen of Modern Love
During this era of so-called love, love can be many things. Exhausting, fake and more importantly short lived.I have seen every type of love fail. Relationships and friendship love. This type of love crumbles slowly but oftentimes, it eventually deteriorates. This may make love seem hopeless and draining and it definitely can be. Heartbreak is one of the worst things that can happen to a person. When you get attached and used to a person, you get comfortable with every part of them. This especially happens after you develop a sexual relationship with said person. Now, it is not fair to expect a perfect person or a perfect relationship. Over time, they stop putting in all the hard work. They stop all the romantic gestures like the special dinners and beach picnics and that dance class for couples that you’ve always wanted to take. They’ll stop writing you love letters and sweet nothings when they go on important business trips. They start staying out late more often. They won’t cater to you. All of that sweetness and empty promises fade the farther you get into the relationship. You will eventually start to make sacrifices that you would have never made prior. Relationships are about compromise because truthfully, it is inevitable. And usually, it is uncomfortable at first but when all parties are pouring in the same amount of work and effort, it works. Love is a process. Falling in love, staying in love and maintaining that love. First you fall for their soft and caressing words. The way they pay attention to how you style your hair and how you do your makeup. How your voice gets pitchy and thick like molasses when you’re sad and on the verge of tears. The details they notice about you in the beginning is how they fall in love with you eventually.When you love someone, they become a priority in every sense of the word. Their happiness, wellbeing and every other part of their life. You aren't necessarily in charge of their happiness but you do add to it. You get them their favorite flowers and take them out for dinner. You support them in their endeavors. In this generation, this is the age of the casual hookup. The casual hookup usually means casual sex and no label on the relationship. People date to marry a lot less for many reasons. One of the reasons is fear of commitment. I have noticed that my generation values their freedom more than anything else. Everyone’s concept of love is different and what truly matters is if the relationship fits you. I don't think that a relationship is a trap and if it feels that way, you probably shouldn't be in one. The whole point is having a partner who makes life easier and more enjoyable.
By Elise Lloyd4 years ago in Humans
Relationship: Expectations vs. Reality
Anyone who has ever been in a relationship understands that reality rarely matches the ideal love stories we see and hear all around us. It might make us doubt what we have the right to demand from our relationships and if they are really good and healthy. And, if we desire to develop healthy, meaningful love relationships, we must be honest about expectations vs. realities in partnerships.
By Radhika patel4 years ago in Humans
In Retrospect, Good Things Happen After Bad Endings
Today is one of those days where I wonder whether I’ve done more than enough. I get told this a lot of times by friends and well-wishers that I just don’t know when to stop. I give myself reasons to believe that people deserve chances. The count — doesn’t matter. Or does it?
By Zara Bolaky4 years ago in Humans
5 Signs He's More Matured than Your Average Guy
Being with a man who can't make up his mind can put a strain on any relationship and create unnecessary confusion for you. An emotionally mature man has no problem making good decisions in every area of his life, both personal and professional.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Humans
