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The Day After (And Why It's OK To Hurt Like Hell)
I never thought I’d write something like this. Not because I thought we’d last forever (though I hoped we would) but because I honestly thought I’d be alright. I cry at Pixar films, so I know I'd be sad. But, you know, I'd be upset, but fine. That if it ever ended, I’d handle it with grace. I'd be “a man about it.” Be upset, fold up the memories, put them in a box, and move on slowly.
By Ben Etchells-Rimmer5 months ago in Humans
Can we please stop demonising lack of attraction?
I want to talk about something I'm feeling really passionate about in my mid-forties, following twenty-five years of dating and relationship experiences; physical attraction, and the traditional idea of monogamy. Also what I observe from other people's marriages, relationships, and needs.
By Karen Cave5 months ago in Humans
Why Do I Feel We’ll Cross Paths Again Someday?
It’s odd, these feelings I’ve been having more and more these days regarding you and me. By all logic, I shouldn’t really be having them. Like so many things, the last time we met was well over a year ago. Not only that, but we ended on bad terms. And by “bad terms,” I mean that neither of us have wanted anything to do with each other for a good, long period of time — if ever.
By Snarky Lisa6 months ago in Humans
Mishka The Bear
I saw the young brown bear for the first time on Friday afternoon of my big move. It lurked in the shadow of the pine trees that fringed my property — not quite a cub, but not fully grown yet. My limited knowledge of bears suggested it was about two years old.
By Lana V Lynx6 months ago in Humans
Sign Language Isn’t a Punchline
In recent years, viral clips of comedians interacting with sign language interpreters during live shows have flooded social media. The interpreter signs a punchline—often crude or profane—and the audience erupts in laughter. The comedian grins, reveling in the moment.
By Tracy Stine7 months ago in Humans
