dating

All about dating. First dates, three years into a relationship, Tinder, and more.

Tinder: Kindling a Romance in the 21st Century
Dating throughout the years has changed dramatically. Dating has gone from the arranged marriages of the middle ages, to the social seasons that led to courtships of the 17th and 18th centuries in London, to speed dating, to blind dates, to now eventually end up at online dating. It seems as though every new dating style has lost more and more of the romance that is so coveted by some, especially since the new era of online dating has led to the emergence of hookup culture. Many people, myself once included, would turn their noses up at the notion of online dating through apps like Tinder and OKCupid. After all, what kind of connection could you really find on apps mostly used by people looking for other people who are down to fuck?
By Abby W8 years ago in Humans
Finding the Silence
Red. Everything within a 10ft radius of the dirt road was covered in a thick layer of red dust, including the piece of shit car that somehow qualified as my 16th birthday present.
By Hattie Murdock8 years ago in Humans
Black and Polyamorous in America
So this is my reality now. I am both black and polyamorous, which can be quite challenging. Being black causes me to be judged. So does being polyamorous. As I am typing this, even WORD says polyamorous is not a word. Sigh.
By Tim Ellerbe II8 years ago in Humans
My Only Friend
The case, from the start, sent me into a spiral of anxiety and depression and it led me to have online relationships. It was a safe haven from reality. No one knew who I was and a plethora of people were going through issues just as I was. Our issues weren't always the same, but we shared the feeling of being alone. The friendships never lasted long though. Some lasted days, others months, and one particular one, two years and a half. The particular one is definitely the hardest to speak of because it was one of the most important relationships I had.
By Brianna Valenzuela8 years ago in Humans
Why It Took Me so Long to Realize I Was in a Toxic Relationship
I remember the list of requirements I had before my first serious relationship. There were things I did not like, and then there were things that I would straight-up not put up with. Dealbreakers.
By Mary Kate8 years ago in Humans
First There Was Me... Then I Added 3 (Part 3B: Mushu)
To be honest I don’t even remember how we reconnected, BUT what I do remember was going to see a musical with my niece in the area where he lived. It was in April and I finished performing in a musical where I had my first solo. I told him to come by so we could hang out after the show. After the show we met up and he apologized for the bonfire fiasco.
By Lee Lee8 years ago in Humans
The 2018 Relationship
Firstly, thank you so much for reading this. I am used to journaling and this is my first time writing for public eyes, so enjoy!
By Ayanna Colon8 years ago in Humans
The Catfish Saga
Ok I don’t know how many of you will read this but you have to promise me a few things before you even think about reading the next paragraph. I’ve just read an article about a woman who has just found her clitoris, so please keep an open mind about what you’re about to read and don’t judge me.
By Alex Voltaire8 years ago in Humans
Why Feelings Drag Me Down Lately
Ever since I was 18, I should've known how complicated dating was going to be. It just got more complicated as the years went by, I wish I caught on to it earlier while I was in high school because every other time I look back on it, I realize how much I was knee deep in my fairy tale phase since I was all into those high school movies where the guy gets the girl by the end except I had no idea how it was nothing like that plus the more I end up catch feelings, the more cynical I got towards the idea of someone actually liking me back.
By Don Anderson II8 years ago in Humans
Are Women REALLY the Crazy Ones?
I have been called the crazy girlfriend. I mean, honestly, what girl hasn't? But are we really the crazy ones? Granted, I am known to fly into bitch mode when things get out of control and I'm the first to admit that. But I also had some pretty crazy boyfriends. I mean, that might just be my choice in men. However, I have a ton of girlfriends with similar stories. But men get away with shit a lot easier. A girl sends two texts in a row and she's clingy and crazy.
By Michelle Schultz8 years ago in Humans
The Foolproof Method for Landing Your Crush
Wondering if that cutie from across the cafe is into you? Here are the five things you need to do to get his attention. Step 1: Talk to Him
By Amos Ratcliffe8 years ago in Humans
An Ode to Winter 17/18-Spring 18
My senior year started in August and by my senior year, I was over school and I basically had a mission to make it the best year of my life after coming off of the worst year of my life. And when I say "of my life" I mean of my life.
By Lauren Day8 years ago in Humans