When it comes to personal development, the usual discussion revolves around hitting the gym, eating clean, waking up early, and reading self-help books. We tend to focus on our individual relationships with ourselves, often neglecting our external relationships. Mainstream therapy and the media even suggest cutting all ties with friends and family and recreating a …
Chapter 1 I was listening to every word she was saying. The electric current’s buzzing on the telephone line and the sound of every breath she was making irritated every hair in my right ear canal. My grip tightened around the telephone, and I’m sure that I was standing on that thin facade of blatant …
Relationships are not always butterflies and rainbows. They demand time, effort, and attention. However, remaining in a toxic relationship is the opposite of healthy and can bring more harm than good. Any relationship comes with its little issues, which have the potential to turn into problems. But although these minor problems might be a bit …
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Introduction Most of us work towards developing a certain bond with the people in our lives, whether that means cultivating satisfying relationships with them, having emotional connections with them, or having a long-lasting relationship with them. This fixation on relationships with other people can make it difficult to focus on the most important relationship a …
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It’s been months since I went out on a date. While this charming man so intricately tells me about his passion for Marvel movies, all I can think about is you. Remember when we used to go out together? You would enjoy the view out the window and I, your company. I often wonder, after …
My 40th wedding anniversary is quickly approaching. The day I uttered “I do” is a distant memory, but one that I fondly remember. As I reflect upon the past 480 months, I wonder, what have I learned? I’ve discerned that men can be both complex and Neanderthal – at the same time. It is epitomized …
Recently, I came across a video of two people committing a lewd act in a bowling alley. This tweet made me think about how far people are willing to go just for some online attention. Social media has been very popular since the early 2000s, and we should not expect to see its popularity fade …
Chapter 1: Never Again He hadn’t seen his father since his 7th birthday. It was the same night. The same night his father gave him his birthday present. It was wrapped in navy blue paper with a collage of different planets. It was firm and a little too heavy to be considered a baseball bat. …
I see you, the sparkle left your eye And flew to the wilderness of a dark forest His departing has left your soul in mourning So desperate, full of pain and lonely . The seasons have changed but you remain As a broken clock on the wall still standing Living each day and repeating yesterday …
Do not fear abandonmentHe was just passing throughHope you learned a thing or twoLove in your heart is what’s true That person is a foolish manHidden agendas with a planAnd don’t question the reasonsContinue to live happy each season Ignite the fire and the love in youDust the negative that passed throughReach deep inside your …
