breakups

When it comes to breakups, pain is inevitable, but Humans thinks that suffering is optional.

R.I.P. The Old You
The strangest, most obscure dream occurred in my brain last night. You were back in my life. Here's how it went down: A mutual friend's party. I can't exactly recall the occasion; does it really matter?
By Gerard Chua8 years ago in Humans
Relationships With a Narcissistic Person
Most love stories begin with a kiss, where he is wearing this mask where it does not reflect his true being. The first meeting becomes more dates as you are so wrapped up with infatuation, being in his arms, laughing, loving, hot intimacy, enjoying each day, two worlds created into one. But yet, his mask is still covering his true being. Faux innocence, his naturedness; it’s all just an illusion. You are not even ready for what’s under this mask.
By Selene Ruffin8 years ago in Humans
Castle of My Mind
I stare at my computer screen, exhausted from my sleep. I hold my breath. The first words I would say to you after a year of silence lay frozen on my tongue.
By Leila Jamieson8 years ago in Humans
I Almost Got Married at 23
Where do you begin when you’re talking about an ending? Do you start at "the before" when you were alone before the love you lost? Do you start in "the after," when you knew (thought) he was the one? Perhaps it’s most logical to start with the first date, where the characters brush together to make the metaphorical sparks that we all seem to be waiting for. How odd that I’ve only just realized I am sitting in the coffee shop where that took place (where she was, that girl with my name, the one I haven’t seen in years). For the irony of it, maybe it’s best that we start at the end.
By M R Britton8 years ago in Humans
Hi?
My best friend and I were separated for six years. His parents got divorced and his mother had the custody of him and his baby brother. As long as I remember, I was asking my mother every year when I would see him again, why he was not coming for my birthday nor for our usual Christmas party. Every time, my mother looked at me and said we would meet again, one day.
By Em 's8 years ago in Humans
The Red Notebook
"You could use this notebook to write your feelings in, it's a good coping mechanism!" my mother says as she hands me an old and run-down notebook. I remember shaking my head when I saw the coffee stains on the back of it.
By Besa S.8 years ago in Humans
Game Over
They always say “date your best friend” but never tell you the outcome if it ends. You’ll lose your best friend and lover all at once, and it’s the hardest thing ever.
By Libby Heffernan8 years ago in Humans
Loving & Hurting
We make excuses and move the lines that have been crossed time after time to condone the toxicity of our beloved. "They don't understand." "I know what I'm doing." "We are just going through a phase." "I love him/her." The things we say to convince ourselves that they are not hurting us and that things will change.
By Tara x8 years ago in Humans
Silence
You’re not around when I need you to be and I can’t help but feel it’s a repeat. Soon you’ll be gone for a week with no contact and it’ll be like the silence has engulfed me. I’ll be on my own and fighting by myself, but I guess that’s how I’ve been these past few weeks anyway. Waking up, biting my lip, putting on a fake smile so you don’t think I’m sad all the time. Keeping my days busy because you just happen to disappear within a blink of an eye. I understand you’re spending time with family and you are busy but those words keep lingering in my head of the promise you made to be there for me and protect me. I guess this distance has made those words mean nothing. I anticipated this and prepared myself, or at least I thought I did, but in reality… I’ve never struggled more. I have no one to talk to and those who I can have conversations with only awaken once I close my eyes to sleep. The nightmares come more often now but at least they keep me company and thinking about something else other than missing you during the long and cold days.
By Kyana Gani8 years ago in Humans
The Ending of My Love Story
My ex and I have gone through so many different stages of our “relationship.” He would move out of my apartment and come back again. We’d make up as if we never fought. When really, we were walking on eggshells while holding our breath. My ex and I left my apartment and stayed at his found with his family. It seemed like he wanted me to be there so I thought it would be a good idea. No.
By Ameenah M.8 years ago in Humans
Why I Wrote a Love Letter to My Ex
I’ve had a very interesting relationship history, to say the least. There’s very little that women go through in relationships that I haven’t faced. I’ve been cheated on, lied to, disrespected, and abused. I’ve even been dumped for not being rich enough, harassed by crazy exes, and blamed for the attack. I’ve been through it all, you name it.
By Natasha Olufemi8 years ago in Humans
I Tried
Most people, at some point in their lives, will fall in love. They'll find someone that makes them feel something they've never felt before and that someone will almost always not work out once or twice.
By Scoche Ren8 years ago in Humans