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The Wooden Party Cat
I am a cat person at heart. I love dogs and animals in general but I always found myself drawn to cats. I have two of them and they are the only men in my life I can fully rely on. I love them so much and they're always able to make me feel more stable and loved. There is one other cat that can be found in room, although this one is not living. Perched on the thin ledge under my window you can find a small carving of a sleeping cat. This wooden cat was given to me in the strangest way, one I will never forget.
By Pearl McCarthy8 years ago in Humans
Relationships
Back in the day when my parents or grandparents were growing up, you met people at work or school dated then if they fell in love got engaged and married. Kids were usually involved too but things have changed. We have so many people just hanging out and hooking up. I'm sorry but wanting to find the one someone to have a real relationship with in this hook up culture is a new and very special kind of hell. Some millennial men don't want to be romantic or man up and make stuff right when they mess up. Some men have no idea how to be the men women need. They also don't want to pay for shit. We also have online dating and dating apps. The online thing kind of makes me feel like I'm shopping for a mate or a date instead of looking for one. I think people just want stuff to be quick. What people forget is that quick or instant doesn't always equal the best fit or forever.
By Lena Bailey8 years ago in Humans
The Labels that Define Our Generation
Being left behind is a constant fear in the hearts of many throughout our lives. The fear that you will have to survive the harsh world alone can break an individual's soul and crush future dreams of being a part of something greater. Many struggle to cope with being alone and learning to love oneself. In a community listed as a minority, this can be amplified.
By David Browder8 years ago in Humans
Is Happiness Real?
Back in the day, couples stayed home. They stayed together in the evenings with their families. Spouses were close & they talked about their days & enjoyed each other’s company. Parents played with their children before bedtime. Why can’t it be like that now?
By Ashley Boyd8 years ago in Humans
What I've Learnt from My Relationship with a Teacher
As a kid my dream was to be surrounded by books. I'd planned my future as I sat in my room, surrounded by books; my ideal boyfriend would be a book lover too. More specifically an English teacher. So imagine my distaste when all I ended up with was far from what I wanted until one day in 2014.My boyfriend & I met at university and after being best friends for 18 months, we started a relationship that has gone from strength to strength. We have survived grief, graduating, and two hectic full-time work schedules.
By Holly Cadman8 years ago in Humans
Abusive Relationships?
Relationships; when you think of one you think of all the good times you could have with someone not the downhill battle that lies underneath. The truth of who someone really is is hidden underneath their skin that shows when they become angry at you or someone else. How hard it is to picture someone you love being that way.
By Rachel Cross8 years ago in Humans
5 Things To Do After Being Ghosted
If you don't already know, ghosting is one of the worst new ways our generation of millennials has come up with to handle "breakups". Now most people write about being ghosted after a short dating period with a new flame. I am here to tell you it happens even when you're well past the "new fling" stage. For privacy purposes I shall name Fuckboi#478 John.
By Yesenia Arias8 years ago in Humans
John and Jane... and Sexism
Sexism is still prevalent in American society though our media outlets try to scream "all genders are equal" and the movements for women's rights are still brought up as though they solved all remaining issues. Yes, women are allowed to vote and yes, they are allowed to work wherever they choose. Yes, they can even own property and yes, they can drive. But in our still male-dominated culture there are shortcomings, some of these are passed down through generations while others are inflicted by popular culture. They exist not only in the workplace, but also in our personal relationships. Both men and women are victims of sexism though typically this topic tends to focus on the women's side.
By Katrina Thornley8 years ago in Humans
