The Fine Art of Manipulation
We all like to think it is easier than we all believe to become so consumed with someone; you believe they are bigger or smaller than they truly are.
Love
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Bisexual Misconceptions
Time and time again, a bisexual person is considered “gay” if they are with someone of the same-sex and “straight” if they are with someone of the opposite sex.
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Getting Over A Narcissist
My relationship followed the typical pattern of emotional abuse—immense love and praise followed by intermittent periods of uncertainty and dislike.
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“It” Couple Trouble
Every time someone looked me in the eyes and said, “You guys make me believe in love,” I smiled and laughed automatically, like I was acting out a part in a play I had rehearsed so well.
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Manic Pixie Real Girl
I was quirky and cute, but I was a emotional mess all around. A mess that fake-friends grew tired of, but guys thrived on and romanticized.
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When You’re Dating a Trump Supporter
“I avoided talking to him about [politics] because I knew it would cause problems.”
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Tis the Season to be Cuffed
…it’s not uncommon for singles to put on their rose-colored glasses anyways and wind up in relationships with people whom they would’ve never even considered before.
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The Romanticization of Fetishization
Even if you choose to dismiss the rich historical context surrounding racial fetishization, the fact remains: it is everywhere.
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The Art of the Anniversary
“In a time that seems like love is not as easy to find (and keep) as it once was, it’s a relief to see that enduring relationships still exist…”
