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Stories in Humans that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Dating Advice for Those Who Swim Upstream
Dating is rough all around. Everyone’s experiences are so wildly different and yet every love story I’ve ever heard is relatable in one aspect or another. I want to detail some of my personal experiences that I hope can enlighten others about the modern romance scene, what they should be looking for, and what should make them run screaming for the hills.
By Emily Dickerson4 years ago in Humans
Teenagers Get a Bad Rap in Our Country, And That’s Truly Sad
They said, “All teenagers scare the livin’ shit out of me” They could care less as long as someone’ll bleed So darken your clothes, or strike a violent pose Maybe they’ll leave you alone, but not me. - Teenagers, by My Chemical Romance
By The Mouthy Renegade Writer4 years ago in Humans
The First Dance
I do not dance unless forced to. Before I reached University, dancing was relegated to films and TV series, watching the Carlton shuffle or Tom Cruise effortlessly perform a classic dance to impress a woman. I was a voyeur when it came to the art and was very happy about that. Then came University and most recently, my wedding.
By Ben Shelley4 years ago in Humans
The Miracle of Toast
In my gratitude practice, here's what I've noticed Maybe "practice" is too lofty a term. I don't claim any specialness when it comes to spiritual mojo or mental hygiene. But as I've gotten older, I've developed a nightly habit: before I turn off my bedside lamp, I write down five things I'm grateful for.
By Jan M Flynn4 years ago in Humans
Homewrecker
“No, she isn’t my daughter,” he corrects a colleague. “She’s my wife.” On cue, I beam at my husband, innocent and doe-eyed—like I did in my 20’s when he was in his 40’s. His friend invariably elbows him, making comments about cradle robbing and spring chickens. We laugh. I say something clever in reply. His companion looks surprised.
By Deidra Lovegren4 years ago in Humans
An Artist's Self Portrait Demonstrates His Own Descent Into Alzheimer's Hell
In my Alzheimer’s articles, I give you solid, proven information on how to deal with Alzheimer’s behaviors. In the last two articles, Learning Not to Argue, and Communication Strategies, I discussed the difficulty of communicating with a person with Alzheimer’s Disease. I explained the reasons for, and solutions to how to deal with the unusual, difficult to understand, often inexplicable behaviors related to communication disorders, displayed by your Alzheimer’s loved one. I did this by giving you a glimpse of what it’s like to live inside the Alzheimer’s brain -Blankness, confusion, and fear.
By Joan Gershman4 years ago in Humans
