dating

All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.

My Worst Date Ever
I was browsing Vocal and I saw a collection of “My Worst Date” articles and I thought to myself, I have a few that would fit comfortably within that category (probably more than I’d care to admit). So, after much deliberation I’ve decided to enlighten the world on this particular date, which is certainly one I’ll never forget...
By K L8 years ago in Humans
Him
He is perfect. I mean, I don’t mean that literally, he has a ton of flaws. But to me... for me, he is perfect. We met in high school, and from the moment we said our first words to each other, I knew that we were meant to be together. Now by together, I don’t necessarily mean as a couple. Of course that’s what I wished for, but I knew that even if that didn’t work out, we’d be friends or something. As time went on, and I got to know more and more about him, that feeling intensified. And like an idiot, I fell in love.
By Brookelyn Schuler8 years ago in Humans
4 Common Dating Mistakes Women Make
So you’ve just met the man of your dreams, or at least he looks like the man of your dreams on paper.... if you squint your left eye and hold the paper far away while twisting it sideways. You went out several times and really feel like you hit it off. Either that or you have flashbacks from the awful dates you’ve been forced to sit through in the past, and are now convincing yourself that this must in fact be your future husband. And if he’s not, you are determined to change that and will do whatever is necessary to make him become your future husband.
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Humans
Why Some Men Are so Hard to Read
It's difficult being in a short term or long term relationship. Each of you is handling day to day challenges in your own lives, plus what the two of you accumulate together. Work, parents, friends and social requirements can make a relationship struggle to function normally. Secondary to all that are the readings you get from your man.
By Shiny8 years ago in Humans
Chivalry Is Dead...Or Is It?
In this "hook-up" culture we live in now, it's no surprise that chivalry is completely dead. Perhaps my parents were old fashioned, maybe growing up in a tight-knit family resulted in me learning different values. Regardless, the women in my life have always preached the value of being a gentleman, chivalry, and etiquette.
By Kyle Kong8 years ago in Humans
Last Kiss
"Maria, are you all packed for tomorrow?" My mom asks when she pokes her head in. "Yeah mom," I tell her looking up from the book that I was reading. She stands there for a couple minutes, then smiles at me and leaves. I sigh and put down my book, looking around the empty room, remembering all the memories. My dad got a promotion at his job so we're moving closer to his new workplace. There are some good things about this, like that I get to meet new people and see new places, but there are only two downsides to us moving. One is that I have to leave my friends, and the other happens to be my neighbor and longtime crush, Brent.
By Luna Love8 years ago in Humans
Loving the Wrong Man
I made a mistake... well that's an understatement. Love has never come easily for me, I searched in the wrong places and found myself in unhealthy relationships time and time again. I thought this time was different, I FELT it. I was only fooling myself as always. You ever meet someone so perfect? Everything you've ever wanted? The way they look, their personality, it's like someone took your dream man and made him real. That was you, you could cripple me with a single look. And oh my God your laugh? I could be having the worst day and your laugh would throw me over the moon. It's too much, he can't be real, why me? Why did he choose me at that party and why did he choose me time and time again? Why did the chemistry fade so fast? Was it something I did? Something I said? Was there another woman? How could I just become another booty call to you? Why was I no longer enough? How could those early morning cuddles, and the breakfast in beds turn into this? Nights spent on opposite sides of the bed, mornings hurrying out of the house with not even a hug goodbye. I have to let you go I have to move on, I can't keep doing this to myself, I'm just getting hurt.
By Isabelle Parsley 8 years ago in Humans
The Heartache of Breaking Up with the Love of My Life
The pain of a break up doesn't just hit you when you actually break up. The truth is, it starts long before the actual break up.
By M F8 years ago in Humans
Top 30 Best Conversation Starters For Dating
Yes, we all know they say opposites attract. But they key to any successful relationship is compatibility. Once you've found a topic that you both enjoy and share things in common, spend some time finding out a little more on that subject.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Humans
Ten
Ten. You are up to ten days of talking, you think its great. He tells you its great, but people tend to tell you things they don't mean. You're no stranger to having someone promise things and then they disappear. Little do you know, he does not agree as much as he has led you to believe. Eleven comes next, thats when things change. He starts to disappear a little, you don't want to push so you let it happen. You let him have his space, to clear his head. You start to thing back to day nine, you had a serious talk about being with each other. Apparently that doesn't mean anything to him, or anyone for that matter. Day eight, you've smiled more in the last week and one day than you have in your entire life. Day seven, he makes you so happy, and you assume you've made him just as happy based on the way he's treated you. Day six, you had so many butterflies you decided you had t-rex's instead. Day five, you were so thankful to have met him. Day four, the smiling really started, he made you laugh so much. Day three, you were appalled at his lack of knowledge in one of your favorite things but decided to make it a date. Day two, you were excited to see that he wanted to talk to you again. Day one, you started the day thinking he was just a dorky guy that would be your go to for future guy problems, you ended the day knowing he would be a problem.
By Ashley G8 years ago in Humans
Long Distance... Pt. 1
Long distance is something that many attempt and few succeed at. This is my boyfriend Evan, he is 22 and I am 21. Recently I have been struggling to find topics to write about, then it hit me. I have been writing little pieces here and there in my notebook but never thought about publishing them. So here we go with part one of the series, we recently began a long distance relationship and although it has only been three months, it has shown us both how hard it can be. First, a little history!
By Kendall Cardoza8 years ago in Humans
A Heart at Play
I saw him sitting across from me, sitting alone like always. He was laughing and looking down at his phone, tapping his foot along to the beat of whichever song he was listening to that day. I always made sure to get to school really early, for some reason I always thought, maybe today he'll sit with me. That never happened.
By Em8 years ago in Humans