breakups
When it comes to breakups, pain is inevitable, but Humans thinks that suffering is optional.
Bittersweet
You used to wake up every morning with a smile on your face, and I'd know the minute I opened my eyes that it was because of me. You used to wake up with me before the sun and gaze intently at my reflection in the mirror while I brushed my teeth, as if I was the water that your body needed after days of clawing your way through the Sahara. You used to see me. You used to kiss my fingertips while simultaneously counting your blessings. You used to kiss my breath away, then turn pale in the face, replacing it with your own. You used to sing the gospel to me. With me. You used to hug me so hard that the broken pieces in me were one again. You used to stroke my hair gently, reaffirming me of my own worth while my head rested heavily in your lap and my tears puddled at your feet. You used to hum "I love you," and other sweet nothing's into my ear until I was lullabied to sleep. You used to be my rest. You used to dance around with me in the kitchen to Stevie Wonder, and I watched as your smile doubled in size when I sang off key. You used to smile at me. You used to bear your soul to me. So much so that I felt the need to cover your nakedness up with the velvet of my voice, reassuring you that no amount of past woes or filth you felt clung to you would ever make me love you any less.
By Diamond Moore8 years ago in Humans
The Breakup Letter
You are the worst kind of human being that exists today. A complete waste of space and energy and the incarnation of pure evil and all that is bad. You are a succubus and a black hole where all hopes, dreams, and emotion go to die and be forgotten. You destroy all that is good and pure with the predisposition to somehow better only yourself or your situation no matter the cost. You are all that is hateful, harmful, disgusting, malicious, repulsive, spiteful, wicked, greedy, selfish, rotten, and poisonous. You don't care who you hurt or what relationships you destroy. You deny any and all accountability for your actions and decisions or the repercussions thereof, enjoying the pain, suffering, and misfortune they've caused others in the process.
By David McZachary8 years ago in Humans
Out of Love
We built this life together and I think that's probably the reason why I held on for so long. When you've known a person you held so dear to you since you were teenager, it's hard to let go because you know that if you do, then you can't cry on his shoulder anymore, he can't be the person you call to break down to and the best parts of him no longer are yours.
By Muted Clarity8 years ago in Humans
I Think She Broke Me
I love pop culture. Back to the Future especially. And do you want to know which Back to the Future character I relate to the most? Einstein, Doc’s dog. I’ve always found I had some profound and transcendent connection with that dog. He is the first living object to travel into the future, then hops out as if nothing happened, completely oblivious to the world-changing science that has just transpired around him. That is exactly me. Our entire relationship I was utterly ignorant to the underlying metaphor. Ignorant to the inevitable failure that comes from an unbalanced relationship. It wasn’t until it was all over that I could truly comprehend what had just happened. Yes, believe it or not, this is a story of love. More accurately, lack thereof.
By David Climo8 years ago in Humans
Twelve Years Later
"If we got back together, what would be different this time?" I racked my brain, trying to think of ways in which we both had changed over the years. Ignoring the aching in my chest begging me not to ruin this moment, I explained how much more mature he had gotten—how he was finally growing into his own person; an adult. I reasoned that my anxiety and depression were under control, and that while I still have a fiery, passionate personality, my temper is much more subdued.
By Abigail Winter8 years ago in Humans
Analysis of My Past Relationship
One day I received a friend request on Facebook from a man named Luis. I did not think twice when I pushed accept since I would accept every friend request someone would send me. He soon messaged me asking if we could play Call of Duty together since it was my favorite game. When we first talked we instantly clicked and our friendship soon became a relationship. Both of our parents thought our relationship was inappropriate since I was 15 and he was 18. They told us we were not allowed but we soon began to date in secret. I thought I found my soulmate but all I found was an abusive, manipulative man. In this analysis, I will be analyzing mine and Luis' relationship from beginning to now.
By Analicia 🌸 Del Toro8 years ago in Humans
What to Do After a Breakup
Most likely, you are reading this because you're going through a breakup or still can't get over an ex. Whether you've been through a breakup or not, this will help you get over any man. First off, if you're sad, most likely he broke up with you, but don't worry you're going to be ok. The first step of getting over a breakup is deleting his number and deleting him on all of your social media accounts, don't continue following him on social media after a breakup. The reason you don't want to do this is because you're going to see all his stuff, whether it's him getting a new girlfriend or just hanging out with friends. Let's all be honest here, the hardest part of a breakup is seeing the person, especially if it is face to face. For example, to get over the guy you can't watch his Snapchat stories anymore, you're only going to make yourself more upset. Next step is deleting all the pictures, this might be the hardest part because you see all the happy memories. Doing all of this is like pulling off a band-aid, painful but fast. Also, delete all those pictures because, yes, they were happy memories but you're going to be able to make new ones. I should've put this as the first and last step but it can be applied anywhere. After breaking up you need to go out with your girls. I don't care how many of your friends you go out with and I don't care where you go, just go. This is going to be the most freeing and healing part. Your girls are always going to support you, go out, have fun, get dressed up, and go crazy. Also, don't sit around at home because all you're going to do is think about him, thinking about him at all is going to be the worst thing to do. Also, be there for your girls when they go through breakups! Be the friend who gets them to let go and flirt with a guy, or be an even better friend and hook them up with a nicer guy! Breaking up is hard but it's not as hard when your around people who are fun and support you. These girls love you a lot and most likely if they are your true friends they are going to be right there with you bashing him. Also, be with your girls when you delete his number because right when you get sad they are going to be right there hugging you. Also, if you're 21 and over, I recommend going out to a bar, not a trashy bar though. Trashy bars are where you meet guys who only want to hookup and honestly, hooking up with a guy when your sad only makes you sadder. Getting under someone new to get over someone is not a thing don't do or try it. Go to a nice bar and sit down you never know who you will meet. Also, since I just experienced this last night I can give you another place to not meet a guy. Don't meet a guy at a carnival, don't even think you're going to meet a guy at a carnival. Almost all the guys there are going to be dads who are either with their kids or families. I guess you could say in conclusion, always have your girls with you after a breakup, delete his number and social media, delete the pictures, and delete him from your life! Go and live your life because girl, you deserve to be happy whether that's with or without him! I hope you find someone to make you even happier than he made you because you deserve that and trust me you will get over this! As always, make sure you love yourself!
By Alyssa Smith8 years ago in Humans
Little Broken Heart
Dark Past When you’re young and stupid, you don’t know where this is going. You see the way he’s looking at you and the only thing you know is that you want him. He knows how you feel. That’s why he keeps looking at you. He’s playing a game and the prize is you. When he comes sit next to you, he can hear your heart rate; the sound of his success. You don’t even need to know his name and you’re under his control. You think it’s your decision but it’s not. It’s not what you want. You keep breathing deeply and he keeps smiling. You’re thinking love at first sight, he’s just not thinking. He doesn’t need to; he has everything planned. He knows the game and he excels at it. He doesn’t even need to talk, you already trust him. You feel powerful, you feel so good. You never saw someone as handsome as him. His eyes... his lips... his smile. Without even trying, he got you. All he wants is you but you won’t get anything. You’re only an object, he’s just using you. You’re starting to think you’re worthless. That’s how he wants you to feel. Now, you understand the trap, but it’s too late. He got what he wanted and now you’re all broken. You feel all used and dirty. It doesn’t go away. Your past is part of who you are. Those scars remain and you will never trust again.
By Charlie Garcia8 years ago in Humans
A Brighter Mind
Coffee becomes cool, cigarettes burn out, the music stops playing, books come to an end, metals rust, conversations run dry, and sunlight dies; the same way that his affection made you feel loved, the way his words made you feel heard, his eyes made you feel existent...everything comes to an end. Why is it that when I think of him, I self-destruct and love myself a little less? With the slightest touch from his hand, my heart would cringe, but as a ghost from my past, he obliterates me, and the only way to deal with it is through alcohol that tastes like hell and drugs that mess with my mind. Every bit of hope was lost. I disregarded every moral that I believed in and stripped myself of any love that I've felt.
By Sam Villemaire8 years ago in Humans
The Sunflowers
When sunflowers are young, they face east to watch the sunrise. Craning their vibrant green necks, they raise their golden faces to the sun and faithfully follow its rays to the west. In darkness, they slowly turn their faces back to the east, and at dawn's first light they prepare to repeat their daily ritual.
By Nicole Mak8 years ago in Humans
