I Believe in Self-Love by Ana Rosario Self-love is a concept that is relatively new to me. While self-love is something that exists in all human beings, it is not something we are often taught to prioritize. Mainly out of fear of being perceived as arrogant or conceited. Although, I feel the concept of …
Birthday Serenade It’s my mom’s birthday today. I came to Her backyard to offer a serenade: ‘I’ll Fly Away.’ I sang and strummed on my uke; the flora and fauna offered backup vocals and accompanying instruments. When I finished, I noticed a plethora of full-bodied dandelions standing in ovation, birthday candles no doubt. I began …
Read the Intro, Part 1 & Part 2 of The MisAdventures of Chris Siders. *** After class weeks later, I decide to visit some friends in Yarrow Hall. When I get inside, I see Philip and our friend Darius shooting each other with Nerf guns. They are jumping over couches in the lobby sweating their asses off, …
Holding hands with a loved one isn’t just comforting — there are actual benefits! In fact, University of Virginia psychology professor James Coan has dedicated a whole college class to exploring why we do it. He explains that humans hold hands for many reasons, but the biggest one is a sense of security. Here’s a …
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To bring together our families and close friends, this year, we invite you to Zoomsgiving. Here’s how it will work…
Meeting potential romantic partners online is a common practice. Only during 2017, almost 40 percent of heterosexual couples reported meeting online. The online dating industry has exponentially grown during the past decade, and currently generates billions of dollars per year. While each platform has systems to vet its users, there’s still a large number of …
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At some point in our lives, we’ve all had to part ways with someone we thought was super special, and we thought (or hoped) would be around forever. You know how the situation plays out. We lose all motivation to go anywhere or do anything, order takeout three times a day, and drown our sorrows …
Losing a loved one is traumatic for both men and women. However, it is also true that, generally speaking and largely due to cultural and social conditioning, men and women experience and express grief differently. Understanding and appreciating these differences can go a long way towards helping both the bereaved and the members of their …
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Celebrating another year with your significant other should be a romantic, memorable occasion. But sometimes, it can be hard to come up with a truly unique, exciting plan. If you’re looking for some budget friendly ideas of ways to surprise your partner on your anniversary, we’ve got you covered. Try some of these fun, extra …
“If you want to enjoy the rewards of being loved, you also have to submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known.” – Tim Kreider Alienated – Lead Poison Secrets. Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others. It can also be something that is not properly understood; …
Whether you’re single by choice, forced into it by fickle people, or nature’s cruel twists of fate, there comes a point when you’re ready to get back into the dating scene. At first, this can feel overwhelmingly drab especially after a few bad dates, however, don’t get discouraged. It can be easy to fall into …
Last week’s post was all about building relationships. This week’s is all about ending them. At first, there was that initial attraction. [alert type=alert-white ]Please consider making a tax-deductible donation now so we can keep publishing strong creative voices.[/alert] Which became infatuation, despite all the known differences. Then signs begin to show that things …
[alert type=alert-white ]Please consider making a tax-deductible donation now so we can keep publishing strong creative voices.[/alert] The old cliche goes, “there are many fish in the sea”—when you find your fish (or in this case, vegetable) and you’re sure that they’re the “one”—you’d better stick to your guns! Be sure to participate in …
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Here comes February, with the inevitable Valentine’s Day looming over all of us. Don’t have somebody to share a heart-shaped box of chocolates with? Well, take some tips from the male frigate bird. This guy is not afraid to show his big, inflated feelings on the outside. 1. It’s hard to put yourself out there to find that …
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