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A Historic Declaration
We the People of the Husbands of the United States of America, in Order to form a more perfect Union, and I mean you...with me...establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves, after Puberty, do ordain and establish this Declaration of Co-Dependence.
By Gerard DiLeo5 days ago in Humans
I wanted to title this something different, but worried that my chosen title might cause problems entering the United States in the future so this is the new title. It's the greatest title. No one has ever written a title better than this. (All titles unrelated to content).
Let me be honest. I am finding this difficult. Now, I like a challenge, a stretch, a bit of an obstacle course. “Write about the decline of the British Empire in the form of a narrative poem in which your protagonist is an artichoke” I read, and flex my fingers. “Write a haiku to evoke the sensation of sibilance using only the first half of the alphabet.” “Well”, I think to myself, “this should be fun.” But “write about a system that isn’t working”? A system that isn’t working? Now? In 2026? ONE system? My favourite system that isn’t working? The sexiest system that isn’t working? The one giving me the most angst day to day? The one giving me the most existential dread? I am, as I say, finding this difficult. I will own that I have contemplated writing a thousand words on why the steady “all on” setting on my fairy lights is the EIGHTH of seven options which must be sequentially activated to get there, because that is a system that some fool came up with and it definitely doesn’t work, and now who is paying the price, eh? But how can I write about my fairy lights when…. When…. When….
By Hannah Moore5 days ago in Humans
Staying sane in the insane world.
”It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Jiddu Krishnamurti This quote has been one of my favourites since the moment I first laid my eyes on it. To me, it cuts right through the fog of the illusion of normality that permeates our lives. And since I am someone who has never felt (well) adjusted to this society, Krishnamurti’s words gifted me with the realisation that there isn’t anything inherently wrong with me.
By Eva Smitte4 days ago in Humans
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Dating: Do's & Don'ts
Dating is complicated. So we simplified it for you. What to do and what not to do - the Dating edition.
Online Dating
Match.com, Tinder, JDate, and beyond. Welcome to the world wide web of dating. Are you ready to sign up?
Second Chance at Love
From breaking up after 3 years to divorcing after 50; we're here to tell you that you can love again.
Latest Stories
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Nancy Mace: Courage, Conflict, and Political Crossroads
Politics often feels distant until one name keeps appearing in headlines. Nancy Mace is one of those names. Whether people agree with her or strongly oppose her, they rarely ignore her. Her story carries tension, ambition, and moments of public controversy that reveal how demanding modern politics can be. From personal struggles to national debates, Nancy Mace has built a profile that sparks emotion on both sides of the aisle. She stands at the intersection of conservative values, media attention, and shifting voter expectations. Understanding Nancy Mace is not just about party lines. It is about examining how one politician navigates loyalty, criticism, and the constant pressure of public life.
By Muqadas khanabout an hour ago in Humans
Lifestyle Strategies To Cultivate Intimacy And Trust In Love
The start of intimacy is through emotional availability. In the contemporary world, work, social media, and other personal commitments can cause distractions that decrease meaningful connection. Trust is a necessary result of partners always appearing emotionally. Brene Brown, an author and a researcher, emphasizes the vulnerability as the core of profound relationships. Emotional availability implies the expression of feelings in an open and truthful way, judicious listening, and having an understanding response. Couples enhance intimacy by providing undivided attention instead of focusing on more than one thing at a time. The daily habits which are small, like posing good questions and making frequent check ins, will make the openness feel secure and acceptable to them.
By Grace Smithabout an hour ago in Humans
LOVE THAT CHOOSES YOU EVERY MORNING
LOVE THAT CHOOSES YOU EVERY MORNING The unconditional love between a man and a woman who are deeply in love is not a naive fairy tale or a promise made on a celebratory day. It is a daily construction, often silent, almost always firm.
By Yolanda Cristobal about 2 hours ago in Humans
iPhone 17e: A Quiet Shift in Apple’s Future
Every year, people wait for the next iPhone as if it carries a promise. A promise of better photos. A promise of smoother performance. A promise that this small object in our pocket will feel just a little closer to what we need. The conversation around iphone 17e feels different. It is not only about speed or camera numbers. It is about direction. Where is Apple heading? Who is this phone truly for? And why does the name itself suggest something slightly unexpected? The iphone 17e has sparked curiosity long before release, and that curiosity reveals something deeper about how we see technology in our daily lives.
By Muqadas khanabout 2 hours ago in Humans
How Emotional Intelligence Helps Couples Navigate Long-Distance Challenges
Long distance relationships challenge emotions in their own way. The physical distance can enhance the insecurities, misunderstandings, and fear of losing closeness. Emotional intelligence is a notion that was popularized by Daniel Goleman, and it is the skill to recognize, perceive, and control emotions. Long distance relationships are where this skill is necessary since the couple can not count on physical contact to reassure them. Rather, they have to read between the lines by means of digital communication. Emotional intelligence will help couples act rationally instead of acting in a rush, making the relationship stronger despite a geographic distance.
By Mark Hipsterabout 2 hours ago in Humans
Practical Ways To Build Emotional Resilience In Modern Relationships
The first step in emotional resilience on contemporary relationships is self-awareness. In the era of social media, high-speed professions, and rapidly changing demands, most individuals are responding without thinking. According to building emotional intelligence, it enables people to be aware of the triggers, patterns, and communication habits. Emotional intelligence is a concept popularized by psychologist Daniel Goleman whose main focus was on self-awareness. You can stop in time, before you react in self-defense, when you know what you are experiencing, and why. This awareness leaves room to be empathetic and thoughtfully act, which can build an emotional centerpiece to any relationship that you cherish.
By Willian Jamesabout 2 hours ago in Humans
How Local Singles Can Solve Problems Of Dishonesty In Dating
Cheating during dating is done in a subtle way and in most cases, single people fail to notice this in the early stages. Examples of red flags are discrepancies in stories, dodging a particular question or abrupt change of behavior. Deception can also be reflected in emotional indicators such as defensiveness, avoidance or unwillingness to divulge information. The ability to identify these indicators is important in safety measures against recurrent disappointment or heartbreak. Local singles have to learn to have awareness and follow their intuitions besides checking facts where required so that they can be able to avoid dating situations more easily and waryly.
By Robert Smithabout 4 hours ago in Humans
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