love

All you need is Love, and Love is all you need.

Him
Another sleepless night almost conquered thought Kamali. She was trying to be stoic as she lay limp in the violent tangle of covers, sweaty and irritable. “This is so effing absurd.” she said to no one. She didn’t like to swear much - even to the empty air. The sentiment behind it was generally enough.
By Michelle Brown5 years ago in Humans
Dearly Departed
Sandra, known as Sandy to her family, was one of the lucky ones. Although she was taken too soon, she lived her life to the fullest. She had a beautiful, fun-filled childhood in a family that always made her feel loved, appreciated, and full. Her parents, Mike and Angela, showed her from a young age the meaning of true love. Mike taught her that she could be and do anything that she wanted. He taught her how to be an independent thinker, gave her a love of music, and taught her to not be afraid to try new things. Angela showed her that life is more fun if you occasionally get into mischief. She taught her daughter to see the best in people, gave her a love of books and reading, and instilled her with the ethic to always leave a place better than you found it. Both her parents gave her a deep appreciation of nature, which she carried with her in every aspect of her life. Sandra’s older brother, Kyle, was her constant companion in the early years, and was her very best friend throughout her life. Kyle always made his sister laugh harder than anyone else could, taught her (often by example) how to stay out of trouble, showed her the importance of keeping an open mind, and how not to take life too seriously.
By Spokeswoman Adventures5 years ago in Humans
The Town Beyond Their Recollection
He put out his smoke in Misty’s ashtray. The door was already open and his leg was hanging out. He leaned back even further and yanked his other one. His pointed boot clacked as it landed against the pavement.
By Kelsey O'Toole5 years ago in Humans
Smoke in the Woods
On New Year's eve I made a promise to myself that this year I would stop being such a people pleaser. Yet, here I was. In the passenger seat of Lacey Clark's brand new, red, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle; on my way to a party I didn't have the slightest interest in attending in the first place. But, Lacey has been my best friend since kindergarten. I couldn't bare the disappointed look on her face when I tried to tell her I had absolutely zero interest in attending some dumbass party because she was obsessed with catching the eyes of Tyler Wright, the most sought after boy in all of Silverwood High School. I was always such a sucker for puppy dog eyes.
By Celeste 5 years ago in Humans
My dude
When I first posted to Vocal, it was after my sons suicide. Due to nasty feedback on other writing platforms, I happened to find my way here. I am so grateful for the opportunity Vocal has given me to express my thoughts here. After that first post it took 4 years before I would write again. My first story was strictly my way of venting all the emotions I had from his death. I then found no reason to write again. Although I have been writing since I was 14, I had no inspiration, no need to express. Until I met this man. A lot of my stories and poems are to him, for him, and about him. He gave me purpose. Softly pushed me to write again and became my #1 fan. So it is here today that I would like to thank him and tell you readers a little about my inspiration.
By Gail S.5 years ago in Humans
I Dumped My Boyfriend And Now I Miss Him (I Left Him Will He Come Back)
More often than not it is the person who was broken up with that wants the relationship to get going again. This is normally due to them being the ones that were thrown by the surprise of the end of the sudden end of the relationship.Needless to say it is not uncommon for the person who decided to end the relationship to want to get back together. Whatever the motive was for ending the relationship with your ex, there is still a chance that you could get back together with an ex.
By Kelly Lacey5 years ago in Humans
Why the 50/50 Rule in a Relationship Is Not Realistic?
Serious relationships are hard work, I think we all know how true that is. There are many different aspects of a relationship that need to be met and dealt with in a respectful and realistic manner. Whether it be financially or physically you won't always meet half way, and that's just how it is sometimes. With being part of a serious committed relationship, you need to know and accept that. People get sick, people lose jobs, people have bad days. We must take all of that into consideration and focus on love, comfort, and most importantly support.
By Charlene5 years ago in Humans
7 Signs That Reveal You Are in the Limerence Phase of a Relationship
“I’m completely obsessed with him!” How many times has this thought run across your mind when you think of your romantic partner?
By Eshal Rose5 years ago in Humans
The secret obsession
How to Have a Better Relationship CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE, Love and Romance Falling in love is the easy part. The challenge for couples is how to rekindle the fires of romance from time to time and cultivate the mature, trusting love that is the hallmark of a lasting relationship. CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE Can you spot a good relationship? Of course nobody knows what really goes on between any couple, but decades of scientific research into love, sex and relationships have taught us that a number of behaviors can predict when a couple is on solid ground or headed for troubled waters. Good relationships don’t happen overnight. They take commitment, compromise, forgiveness and most of all — effort. Keep reading for the latest in relationship science, fun quizzes and helpful tips to help you build a stronger bond with your partner. CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE What’s Your Love Style? When you say “I love you,” what do you mean? Terry Hatkoff, a California State University sociologist, has created a love scale that identifies six distinct types of love found in our closest relationships. Romantic: Based on passion and sexual attraction Best Friends: Fondness and deep affection Logical: Practical feelings based on shared values, financial goals, religion etc. Playful: Feelings evoked by flirtation or feeling challenged Possessive: Jealousy and obsession Unselfish: Nurturing, kindness, and sacrifice Researchers have found that the love we feel in our most committed relationships is typically a combination of two or three different forms of love. But often, two people in the same relationship can have very different versions of how they define love. Dr. Hatkoff gives the example of a man and woman having dinner. The waiter flirts with the woman, but the husband doesn’t seem to notice, and talks about changing the oil in her car. The wife is upset her husband isn’t jealous. The husband feels his extra work isn’t appreciated. What does this have to do with love? The man and woman each define love differently. For him, love is practical, and is best shown by supportive gestures like car maintenance. For her, love is possessive, and a jealous response by her husband makes her feel valued. Understanding what makes your partner feel loved can help you navigate conflict and put romance back into your relationship. You and your partner can take the Love Style quiz from Dr. Hatkoff and find out how each of you defines love. If you learn your partner tends toward jealousy, make sure you notice when someone is flirting with him or her. If your partner is practical in love, notice the many small ways he or she shows love by taking care of everyday needs. CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE Reignite Romance Romantic love has been called a “natural addiction” because it activates the brain’s reward center -- notably the dopamine pathways associated with drug addiction, alcohol and gambling. But those same pathways are also associated with novelty, energy, focus, learning, motivation, ecstasy and craving. No wonder we feel so energized and motivated when we fall in love! But we all know that romantic, passionate love fades a bit over time, and (we hope) matures into a more contented form of committed love. Even so, many couples long to rekindle the sparks of early courtship. But is it possible? The relationship researcher Arthur Aron, a psychology professor who directs the Interpersonal Relationships Laboratory at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, has found a way. The secret? Do something new and different -- and make sure you do it together. New experiences activate the brain’s reward system, flooding it with dopamine and norepinephrine. These are the same brain circuits that are ignited in early romantic love. Whether you take a pottery class or go on a white-water rafting trip, activating your dopamine systems while you are together can help bring back the excitement you felt on your first date. In studies of couples, Dr. Aron has found that partners who regularly share new experiences report greater boosts in marital happiness than those who simply share pleasant but familiar experiences. CLICK HERE TO KNOW MORE
By Vijay Jangir5 years ago in Humans
Getting back to the basics of love and romance.
Almost each love story has the conceivable to commence as if it had been a fairy tale. “Once upon a time, two humans fell passionately in love and their love used to be in contrast to any others earlier than theirs.” Relationship beginnings are exceptional and they can trip a ‘rebirth’ with a wedding, honeymoon and the interesting first yr of marriage. Once a couple starts off evolved to develop and their lives alternate with jobs, children, social things to do and different commitments, the love and romance will become extra tough to attend to. Sometimes love and romance appear to be misplaced altogether. This future is no longer unavoidable if you desire to re-light the ardour or sincerely convey it to a new degree via turning into a hopeless romantic.
By Jayant kumar5 years ago in Humans
9 Differences Between True Love and Emotional Addiction
What exactly is love? Can we call it love, the constant state of anxiety that leads us to exhaustion, suffering, madness? It can be hard sometimes, but there is a difference between loving and being dependent on someone. Many people see their partner as the second half. Although it sounds romantic, the fact that we feel incomplete and unable to live independently is not at all so.
By Axel Cameron5 years ago in Humans
Things Get Better
It was a choked cry followed by the soft thump of a feathered body dropping on concrete. I peered into the dark, beyond the yellow light of the front porch, beyond the cement slab front yard, beyond the chain link fence but it was too dark. Too dark. Too dark. I squinted, and the darkness morphed into a pit of rot and sin, and I knew that if I looked a second longer, it would swallow me whole.
By Bailey Glashan5 years ago in Humans