To All The Ghosts I’ve Loved Before

They ride with me in the car as I drive to meet a friend. They sit on my shoulder as I chat about my sexual explorations of long ago. Ive attempted to exorcize these ghosts many times before. Carlos Domínguez I killed him so completely that his ghost was compelled to take another form, inhabit an alternate body. The ghost of Ethan Taylor became an 18-year-old girl with large brown eyes and a flat stomach....

December 26, 2018 · 1 min · 186 words · Gail Gonzalez PhD

Goodbye Feels Different This Time

Ive locked the real me inside for so long. It feels like thelasttime. Its not like all the other times where I took my word back and stuck around. Sarah Loven Its for real this time. Here I am, taking it all in so I can release it all out. Here I am saying one final goodbye because I know this time theres no looking back. Here I am learning how to live without you again....

December 25, 2018 · 2 min · 236 words · Cynthia Swanson

A Series of Times At Parties When I Wished I Could’ve Disappeared

Maybe if I had known, I would have felt better. Certainly, I would not have been pushing myself so hard to fit in. By Updated 6 years ago,January 4, 2019 I didnt know it could feel like this. Kelsea Kosko I dont know how I hoped it would be, either. and I can also think of several people who will be actively hurt by what Ill say. * Im told that its a good day, a happy occasion....

December 24, 2018 · 3 min · 496 words · Keith Medina

Being Vague About Your Feelings Will Make You Lose Her

You cannot drop breadcrumbs, hinting at how much you like her. She is expecting a date. She is expecting a kiss. Coley Brown She is not cocky enough to assume you have strong feelings for her. You are going to lose her if you talk yourself out of making a move. Instead of sending the first text and hoping it speaks for itself, ask her on an official date. Dont use the wordhang out....

December 24, 2018 · 1 min · 182 words · Curtis Mills

Finding Your Forever Person Is Not The Key To Happiness

Being sad does not mean you are with the wrong person. It does not mean you are broken. It means you are a human with complex emotions. Allegra Messina It does not mean your problems are gone. It does not mean you suddenly feel complete. Being single does not equate to being lonely and miserable. Just like being in a relationship does not equate to feeling happy and fulfilled. you’ve got the option to be dating your forever person and still feel empty....

December 24, 2018 · 2 min · 404 words · Rhonda Madden

I Will Never Trust You

I will never trust you, because I will never understand why you would settle for someone like me. By Updated 5 months ago,November 19, 2024 I am a skeptic at heart. I am always expecting the worst outcome. Jesse Herzog I have been hurt an unreasonable amount of times. Every time I put my trust in someone, it comes back to bite me in the ass. I have learned not to rely on anyone....

December 24, 2018 · 3 min · 433 words · William Hart

In 2019, I Hope You Fall In Love With Being Alive

I hope you let love shower you and I hope you let people see your soft side. I hope you fall in love with the loud moments and the softer moments. I hope you step out of the shadows and stop fearing who you really are. Richard Torres I hope you fall in love with living in the grey area. I hope that you fall in love with who you are....

December 24, 2018 · 2 min · 239 words · Cheyenne Frank

In 2019, I Will Finally Feel Alive

I am going to say yes to adventure. I am going to face fears with a war cry. I am not going to give my what-ifs more credit than they deserve. Sophia Sinclair I will not hide behindIm fines. I will not shelter my truth. I am going to be more straightforward about my feelings. I am going to admit to crushes, reveal lifelong secrets, and speak out about injustices....

December 24, 2018 · 3 min · 438 words · Christopher Knox

When You Love Someone With Anxiety, Do Not Make Them Feel Stupid

Do not make them feel like there is something wrong with them for needing help in social situations. They do not want you to feel like you are being held back by them. They do not want you to grow to resent them. Tony Ciampa They do not want to be a bother. You should not accuse them of overreacting. You should not tell them to calm down. You should not roll your eyes and shake your head....

December 24, 2018 · 2 min · 221 words · Jordan Thomas

18 Things I Hope You Learned in 2018

Good times, hard times, mundane times – they are all a gift. Forgiveness gets easier the more you do it.The same goes for apologizing. Pride is a very expensive thing. Melanie Summer You shouldnt let it cost you a relationship or your peace of mind. Do not take them for granted. This is your life. No one owes you anything.Except for you, you owe yourself a lot. Its just a matter of whether or not you will do the work to let yourself have it....

December 23, 2018 · 1 min · 187 words · Nancy Barrett

5 Things People Don’t Realize You’re Doing Because You Struggle With PCOS

PCOS may not be deadly but it is a punishing condition. Are you one of those women? You have tried numerous kinds of diets. Steven Ritzer But either way, it’s crucial that you burn those extra fats in your body. You buy medicine meant for diabetics even if you dont have diabetes. YupMetformin is also your best friend. Definitely one of the medicines your doctor prescribes. You have tried networking business products that claim they can prevent the symptoms of PCOS or even cure it....

December 23, 2018 · 1 min · 205 words · Jesse Willis

It’s This Simple: If They Love You, They Don’t Leave

By Updated 4 years ago,April 23, 2021 When someone you love walks away is devastating. Any person who is willing to leave doesnt deserve a place in your heart. Because its this simple. Jeremy Banks If someone loves you, they dont leave. They may have feelings for you but their love wasnt strong enough to make them want to stay. When you love deeply and intensely, you wont easily leave someone you love....

December 23, 2018 · 2 min · 397 words · Janet Clayton

Let This Be The Year You Finally Stop Letting Fear Get In Your Way

Look at your life and decide what part youd like to courageously start 2019 with. Although its just a technicality, its easier to conceptualize change with the marking of a new year. If itslove: make an effort to put yourself out there more. God & Man Embrace whats unfamiliar and be open to new relationships. Go on the awful blind dates. Go up to someone thats on their phone and start a real- life conversation....

December 23, 2018 · 2 min · 281 words · Melinda Cannon