dating

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

The Art of Living Together
I remember when I was nine or 10 and I came home from camp to find that I finally had my own room. I broke down into tears out of pure joy. Finally, after roughly seven years, I wouldn't have to share a room with my sister anymore. Having my own space was its own kind of bliss. No more were the late nights because Ella would be up and about. No more having to agree on movies. No more having to go to bed early because she didn't want the lights on while I read and she tried to sleep.
By Jae Heide8 years ago in Humans
A Fling Thing
As a freshman in college, you do everything to blend in. I didn’t know anybody back then. Our place was 50 miles away from home, far from the city that I used to grow up with.
By Le Claire8 years ago in Humans
Cute Relationship Goals for Every Couple
Being in love is truly the best feeling in the world. There's someone who understands you from the inside and out, loves all of your flaws, finds you to be hilarious, compliments you every five minutes, and overall enjoys being around and loving you. Even though the two of you are a couple, it feels like you're one being. From the emotions you two share to the same shows you guys are constantly watching together, nearly doing everything together binds the souls together into one emotion.
By Lizzie Boudoir8 years ago in Humans
Pay No Attention to the Hole in My Sock
We met on Tinder, because of course we did.I used to think about that a lot, about how something I'd gotten so used to being arbitrary and inconsequential could bring me something so real, so visceral. The cultural implications didn't escape me; was what I had now some allegory for the advent of modern, technology-based romance, or some assertion that love, real-love, could poke its head out from the pile of warm, limp bodies and drink in the fresh air of existence? I used to think, "well, yes," but now I don't think I care. We matched in June of such and such year. At least, I think it was June. It was during the summer after my first year at university, and I had just gotten my old job back, jockeying popcorn at the concession stand at the movie theater in my hometown. I was staying with my mother and getting drunk on my days off. Things were sort of okay, or at least about as okay as they were before I left. But I was still lonely. So we got to talking.
By Alex Montgomery8 years ago in Humans
Long Distance
Are you starting a long distance relationship or trying to understand long distance relationships? This is my story on my long distance relationship.
By Cassie Frith8 years ago in Humans
A Date in Autumn
If the change in the temperature wasn't enough for me to realize that I had arrived at my destination, the sudden and familiar burst of aromas did it: I had just entered "Lilies Market." The warm and busy indoors market was welcoming in a cold and windy autumn day like this and, as usual, the scents from all the different booths filled the air in a sweet and savoury symphony that always put a smile on my face. Today, however, I am not going to smell the flowers in the third booth on the left, instead, I turn right here and follow the smell of hamburgers, pizzas, and divers appetizers to go get something to eat before journeying to the agreed upon spot.
By Andy Huwoll8 years ago in Humans
5 Gifts Ideas for Him
Gifts are a fun little thing to give your significant other. Gifts have many different meanings attached to them. For instance, some are to let your lovers know you're still interested, some mean sorry, and others are just out of the kindness of your heart. Not all gifts have to be bought, some can be made. Here are some ideas for DIY and bought gifts.
By Iyana L8 years ago in Humans
Young Love
That feeling when you receive that text message whilst you're trying to concentrate on your lesson in high school. When it's dinner time and all you want to do is text him rather than socialise with your friends. The funny feelings you get when he messages you. You just can't beat it. And then, you guys make it official at the age of 16. The world at your feet, beginning your life in adult hood.
By Rebecca Stephens8 years ago in Humans
A Night to Remember
The Girl As a barista, I've had the privilege of serving coffee to dozens of pretty girls. The first time she came into the store I immediately felt my heart relocate to my throat and I nearly forgot to breathe.
By HeyItsPhephen8 years ago in Humans
Why the 'Bad Girl' Is Every Man's Dream
A Revelation As one of the only girls in my peer circle, I more often than not, hear a lot of dating horror stories from the guys. Dead-end Tinder conversations, first date fails, one night stand disasters...you name it.
By Ida kubisz8 years ago in Humans
Why
I’ll be the first to say it: I’m sick of age gap apologists. I’m sick of people seeing no problem with today’s dating era of ages. I’m sick of people not knowing what legit consent is and what constitutes as "okay," to the point that people have to sit there and explain what the problem is to college age adults and over.
By Jeremy Jett8 years ago in Humans
What It Means to Be in a NSA Relationship
Being in a no strings attached (NSA) relationship is like breaking the rules, but getting away with it. Meaning you're not in a fully committed relationship that only consists of pleasure and excitement. There's no love behind it, not being dedicated to this person, and you can also date other people while having an NSA relationship. That's why many men and women are so into it, but it's not for everyone. Not many people can handle a casual relationship because it's possible to end up falling for this person and that's not what having an NSA relationship is about.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Humans