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How To Get Past the Fake It Till You Make It Phase
We’ve all heard it before. “Fake it till you make it!” Most success, dating, and life coaches I know believe (or at least pretend to believe) in the "fake it till you make it" approach. As a result of that, most guys on various dating forums believe that they just have to fake being an awesome guy in order to become one.
By Sebastian Harris8 years ago in Humans
Internet Dating (Part Two)
Following on from my previous article "Internet Dating - Spotting a Fake Profile," I thought I would share my insights into staying safe when meeting someone you have met online.
By Phill Ross8 years ago in Humans
Questions to Ask on a First Date
Dating can be awkward. In fact, it totally is awkward — especially if it's online dating. You're meeting some random person you picked off the net for coffee, and you're supposed to act like you've known each other for ages. Or, something. It's hard to tell with modern dating.
By Jules Fortman8 years ago in Humans
On the Promise of Better Things
We as human beings have a deep desire to feel loved, cared about, thought about, and wanted. Think of how wonderful you feel after watching the proverbial “boy gets girl” romantic comedy; even the most “manly” of men have smiles watching two people finally embrace each other after turmoil and missed signals. The culture of "love" is a two-sided coin, though. On the one side is compassion, tenderness, respect, affection, and connection; on the other is objectification, instant gratification, emotional disconnection, and conquests of promiscuity. There is nothing inherently wrong with the flip-side of that coin, but deep emotional connections and mutual respect are virtually unattainable if a physical release is all we want with another person.
By J MacLeod8 years ago in Humans
Acceptance, Forgiving and Letting Go
Your process of moving on and letting go shouldn't be measured by how long you've been holding on. Despite of how long or short it was, you're allowed to feel sad because you've been hurt regardless of whatever reason it is. Your feelings are valid and I don't think there is any secret formula on how to move on faster. You just gotta do your best and trust the process, I think the best thing you can do is probably learn from it and appreciate the experience you had because at some point you were very happy with that person.
By Sharra Llenos8 years ago in Humans
Can You Tell When Your S.O. Is Unhappy?
"Can you tell when your significant other is happy?" This question was recently asked on my Facebook by one of my friends. Shout out to Tiarra at Forty-Eleven Crafts and Events, think Things Remembered but 1000 times better. The reason I am answering the question here though is because my answer comes with a "let me explain". So, I fall on the autism spectrum, apparently, according to some people with degrees; I am apparently deal worth Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified or (PDD-NOS). So I guess the short answer to that question is no. I don't know when my fiancée is unhappy. But let me explain:
By Dan-O8 years ago in Humans
The Fire Sparked Part 2
At this very moment all I can think is, "Is this really going to happen?" I mean like I said I was very content just being by myself, I didn't want a relationship. But was that going to change if I said yes?
By Dani Keegan8 years ago in Humans
Subtle Issues That Destroy Relationships. Top Story - November 2017.
Most people are fully aware of the catastrophic issues that sink relationships, such as cheating and lying. These will generally spark very emotional reactions, and many times the relationship is killed right there on the spot. Romantic relationships can be tricky to navigate, and there may be little things you're constantly doing that are causing your relationship to die a slow and painful death.
By Lizzie Boudoir8 years ago in Humans
The Story Of Me and Then the Story Of Us
They say middle school is always the worst, kids who were innocent leave with sailor mouths and bad breath, kids who thought hot wheels were cool leave with resin on their lips, kids who used to care leave dissociated. I left with knowing what a little piece of metal felt like and the reality of moving away from any of the people that would be intuitive enough to pull my sleeves up.
By Anonymous Local8 years ago in Humans
Unknown Love Story
Who? Vannie and Elo What? Friends who become lovers Where? Colorado Springs When? Present Time Why? Friends to Lovers = Forever
By Nena Ovoxo8 years ago in Humans
What the Most Hurtful Relationship of My Life Taught Me
I was 18 and so he. We met at a local metal show and I was there to see someone I was currently crushing on perform. His band went first in the show and he sat at the drums like a ship’s captain facing dark skies at the helm of his vessel. I was immediately caught off guard by how beautiful this person was. There was this shine in his eyes reminding me of kindness and warmth. In November’s cold, he illuminated the hollowed out parts of me caused by months of denying any feeling at all for another human. Essentially, upon meeting him, I knew things would be different for a while.
By Hollyann Jagodzinski8 years ago in Humans
Toxic Relationships Aren't Always So Easy to Escape
A few years ago, if you would've asked me how I would describe depression, I would've said it was for weak people and that it couldn't be real. I couldn't understand how someone could let themselves be mentally consumed in the idea that you're incapable of controlling your emotions and that you're completely helpless. It wasn't until this year (2017) that I was actually able to say I have suffered through depression.
By He He8 years ago in Humans