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Ultimate Guide to Romantic Gift Giving for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday that makes most men with children a little bit nervous. When you’re a child, it’s easy to come up with gifts for your own mother, but for the mother of your children, it is a bit more challenging. There are a lot of spoken and unspoken rules about romantic gift giving for Mother’s Day—and it’s all too easy to mess things up.
By [ENCLOSED]8 years ago in Humans
Good Girls, Bad Boys, and Relationship Power Dynamics
I left an abusive relationship almost 10 years ago, and I’ve been through counseling, therapy, a domestic abuse recovery program, and I’m still not completely over what happened to me. The process has helped me understand what went on, learn more about myself, and to rebuild my life. Having had the chance to learn about the structure of abuse, and to examine my own feelings about myself and about relationships, I’ve figured a lot of shit out. This knowledge has given me more confidence, and with confidence I’m less inclined to tolerate other people’s crap. So instead of getting caught up in destructive thought patterns about whether or not I’m good enough, or if I should be trying to please someone else, I’ve allowed myself the space to reflect and identify patterns that I don’t want to repeat.
By Katy Preen8 years ago in Humans
How Long They Choose To Love You Will Never Be Your Decision
Makes sense right? That no matter how much you try, you can never choose how long someone will love you. You can't make someone love you for a specific amount of time. You can't make them feel the same way for years on end. You just don't have the power to do that.
By Olivia Grace8 years ago in Humans
F*ck the F*ckboys
It’s no secret that our generation is rife with romantic differences to that of our parents and—even more so—to our grandparents’.
By O B8 years ago in Humans
10 Things Not to Post on Social Media While You're in a Relationship
With the rise of social media comes the inevitable need to showcase our social status as often as we can. The internet has now made it an easy place to brag, complain and share our lives, with apps like Snapchat that make it simple to snap a photo and let all your friends know you had lasagna for dinner and have it disappear in 24 hours.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Humans
Side Door
Do you remember the night we met? We barely said a word, just danced. You asked for my name and I told you. I asked for yours, you replied, but the music drowned it out. Later you'd tell me how every time you looked at me I'd blush. Your fingertips pressed into my skin, your kiss was addictive. My heart was racing, no one had ever touched me like that, wanted me like that. I liked it.
By writing8 years ago in Humans
How To Find Your Perfect Shade of Grey
When the franchise first appeared, Fifty Shades of Grey turned into one of the biggest sensations the romance genre had ever seen. The turbulent relationship between Christian and Anastasia and often very, very steamy scenes helped bring BDSM to the mainstream and inspired couples all over the world to dive into new depths of previously unexplored pleasure. With Fifty Shades Darker coming out in theaters just a few days ago, now is the perfect time to recap all the lessons we learned from everyone’s favorite dysfunctionally functional couple.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Humans
20 Unique Valentine's Day Gifts That Will Say More Than Roses
So last year you did a classic: roses and chocolates. The year before that you got her a pretty bottle of her favorite perfume and a nice candlelit dinner. And the year before that was home baked cookies and a box of lingerie. You're running out of ideas and there is only a week left before you're expected to do it all over again... well not to fear, my friend. If you're looking for something a bit more creative and out-of-the-box but still ridiculously romantic, try something from this list. They're sure to bring a bit more personality to your gift-giving this Valentine's Day.
By Delilah Jayde8 years ago in Humans
5 Thoughtful Places to Shop for Your Empath on Etsy
Don't know what to get for someone this Valentine's Day? Or ever? It's true that it's the thought that counts but in this world, with flashing ads and Instagram's top products in our faces constantly, you may need a little help maneuvering through all the stereotypical crap and shallow gifts. After all, you want them to feel they're understood, right? Fear not, we got you covered. From chocolates and accessories to more practical gifts like journals and moisturizer, you'll be sure to bring a smile to your partner's face in no time.
By QuirkFrame Industries8 years ago in Humans
What Not to Ask People Who Are Polyamorous
Hi, I'm Ayshen and I am in a polyamorous relationship with my girlfriend and boyfriend. Honestly, we are lucky to live in a small city that is completely open to alternative relationships and accepting of all people, so coming out on social media and to friends and family wasn't too daunting.
By Ayshen Irfan8 years ago in Humans
How To Be a Better Lover
If there’s one thing that most men wish they knew, it’s how to be a better lover for their partners. For most men, it’s a matter of pride knowing that they can please their partners and make the girls they love get a little weak in the knees. It’s also the reason why the “neighborhood Lothario” tends to make so many men jealous; it almost feels like he may know something other guys don’t about the female libido.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Humans
'It's Not a Lovebite, It's Stress' - The Reality of Your Sex Life At University
"I’m stressed because I have not got a boyfriend which gives me a heat rash which people mistake for a hicky, which is the most ironic thing ever," one of my good friends at university told me once.
By Phoenix Blackley8 years ago in Humans