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Most recently published stories in Humans.
A Collection of "Ands"
There are words dripping from my lips in no sensible order. They are empty; as much as I try to fill them with the passion and the past married to them in my mind, they are detached, and I am sorry for that. There are messages on my tongue, and poems perched on my fingertips, and ideas begging to be released and turned into rants of no importance all because of you, and because of your smile, and because you smell like flowers and soaked cedar and comfort when I bury my face in your shoulder, and I love that about you.
By Amelia Clare Wright9 years ago in Humans
My Theory on Love
Love is the purest phenomenon on the face of the planet. It is what gives the expression of beauty. Over time, just like we have labeled life, humans have made love seem difficult and impossible. However, most of us barely know it. We are too busy being sacred of it. You can call it, "the fear of the unknown." From time to time, we suffer pain from what we thought was love and we get disappointed — an aftermath of high hopes that, as long as we feel good around someone, there's a shield protecting us from hurt.
By Autumn Flowers9 years ago in Humans
The Wooden Party Cat
I am a cat person at heart. I love dogs and animals in general but I always found myself drawn to cats. I have two of them and they are the only men in my life I can fully rely on. I love them so much and they're always able to make me feel more stable and loved. There is one other cat that can be found in room, although this one is not living. Perched on the thin ledge under my window you can find a small carving of a sleeping cat. This wooden cat was given to me in the strangest way, one I will never forget.
By Pearl McCarthy9 years ago in Humans
Relationships
Back in the day when my parents or grandparents were growing up, you met people at work or school dated then if they fell in love got engaged and married. Kids were usually involved too but things have changed. We have so many people just hanging out and hooking up. I'm sorry but wanting to find the one someone to have a real relationship with in this hook up culture is a new and very special kind of hell. Some millennial men don't want to be romantic or man up and make stuff right when they mess up. Some men have no idea how to be the men women need. They also don't want to pay for shit. We also have online dating and dating apps. The online thing kind of makes me feel like I'm shopping for a mate or a date instead of looking for one. I think people just want stuff to be quick. What people forget is that quick or instant doesn't always equal the best fit or forever.
By Lena Bailey9 years ago in Humans
The Labels that Define Our Generation
Being left behind is a constant fear in the hearts of many throughout our lives. The fear that you will have to survive the harsh world alone can break an individual's soul and crush future dreams of being a part of something greater. Many struggle to cope with being alone and learning to love oneself. In a community listed as a minority, this can be amplified.
By David Browder9 years ago in Humans
Is Happiness Real?
Back in the day, couples stayed home. They stayed together in the evenings with their families. Spouses were close & they talked about their days & enjoyed each other’s company. Parents played with their children before bedtime. Why can’t it be like that now?
By Ashley Boyd9 years ago in Humans
What I've Learnt from My Relationship with a Teacher
As a kid my dream was to be surrounded by books. I'd planned my future as I sat in my room, surrounded by books; my ideal boyfriend would be a book lover too. More specifically an English teacher. So imagine my distaste when all I ended up with was far from what I wanted until one day in 2014.My boyfriend & I met at university and after being best friends for 18 months, we started a relationship that has gone from strength to strength. We have survived grief, graduating, and two hectic full-time work schedules.
By Holly Cadman9 years ago in Humans
Abusive Relationships?
Relationships; when you think of one you think of all the good times you could have with someone not the downhill battle that lies underneath. The truth of who someone really is is hidden underneath their skin that shows when they become angry at you or someone else. How hard it is to picture someone you love being that way.
By Rachel Cross9 years ago in Humans
5 Things To Do After Being Ghosted
If you don't already know, ghosting is one of the worst new ways our generation of millennials has come up with to handle "breakups". Now most people write about being ghosted after a short dating period with a new flame. I am here to tell you it happens even when you're well past the "new fling" stage. For privacy purposes I shall name Fuckboi#478 John.
By Yesenia Arias9 years ago in Humans
