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Why Modern Dating Feels Harder Than Ever (And How to Win)
Over the last ten years the modern dating has changed dramatically due to technology, changing social norms and changing expectations. Dating apps and social media mean that individuals have never had as much access to potential partners as they do now, yet this may result in decision fatigue and superficial connections. Endless chatting, swiping and ghosting is the order of the day and a good number of people are frustrated and disillusioned. The digital interactions are often fast-paced, which makes it hard to create some meaningful and lasting connections, the need to always answer or demonstrate an optimistic image of oneself only aggravates the situation.
By Robert Smithabout 13 hours ago in Confessions
Roundhouse romance (part 2)
Roundhouse romance. There are four homes within roundhouse romance. 2) Fire. They say don't play with fire. They say you'll get hurt if you play with fire, you might hurt others if you play with fire. A moth to the flame, drawn into your game. Eager to press start. You were a risk, a challenge intimidating and bright I've never seen a glow that felt so right, so safe to touch but this isn't nearly enough. They say don't play with fire, I pressed start. They say you'll get hurt, your purification burns to my satisfaction. They say you'll hurt others, you're so bright I can't even see anyone else around insight.
By Ruhani Khadijahabout 13 hours ago in Poets
Texting Tips for Dating: What to Say and When to Say It
Texting has emerged as one of the most important issues of contemporary dating as it is the main method of communication that allows individuals to stay in touch until they meet face-to-face. The way you send a text to a person can affect their attitude towards you, predetermine the future communication, and either induce excitement or provoke confusion. Successful texting means that it is a connection mechanism, and texting is not meant to substitute real-life communication. It will enable you to show interest, demonstrate your personality, and build rapport without losing some sense of anticipation and curiosity that will leave the other person interested.
By Robert Smithabout 13 hours ago in Confessions
why don’t you try writing something else
I wrote an amazing poem, it was about how spiders build, create, manifest, and weave magic into reality. All that power all that precious precision, diligence, patience, passion… all in silence, the poem is going to be called “set ablaze to the Web” to signify the completion and performance of all the hard work and efforts that'd gone into spinning what has been spun, a spectacular spectacle, the sight of a burning web.
By Ruhani Khadijahabout 13 hours ago in Poets
"Jamarcus Rose": A Heartfelt and Compelling Short Film
We all want to see you live out your dreams. “Jamarcus Rose & Da 5 Bullet Holes” is a short film directed by Marcellus Cox. Jamarcus Rose, a young teen and talented high school MLB prospect, spends the day with his new mentor, Jasper, from the Big Brothers of America Program.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 13 hours ago in Geeks
How to Keep Conversations Interesting While Dating
The blood of any dating conversation is conversations. They enable individuals to meet one another, figure out their personalities and ascertain compatibility. Devoid of meaningful dialogue, dating is shallow or clumsy hence hard to develop attraction or intimacy. Active discussions enable the two partners to exchange their ideas, values, and interests and create a feeling of bonding that transcends physical chemistry. Interesting talks generate the anticipation of new encounters and make dating pleasurable and not stressful or wear and tear.
By Robert Smithabout 13 hours ago in Confessions
A Light Bulb
around the days you transitioned were the days I questioned. around the days you transitioned I tried to find the meaning of existence. around the days you transitioned I tried to find the trail you could've left behind for me to tell me you're alright.
By Ruhani Khadijahabout 13 hours ago in Poets
