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Epic love stories and relationships as depicted in pop culture, though it rarely turns out like that in real life.
Toxic Relationships in Literature
Nearly everybody is aware of the concept of toxic relationships. Whether one experiences the relationship firsthand, or someone they love is a part of it, toxic relationships are often devastating. The worst thing about these types of relationships might be that they can happen to anyone, regardless of education level, race, or age. Indeed, this is a common theme in literature. Three examples are the song Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars and the poems I’m a Fool to Love You by Cornelius Eady and The Ache of Marriage by Denise Levertov. While all three works are by authors from vastly different walks of life, and are written during different eras, the main idea is the same; they know what an unhealthy relationship is, as well as the complications that come with one.
By Emma Williams6 years ago in Humans
Where Are All the Black Nerdy Girls?
In the wake of Childish Gambino AKA Danny Glover’s latest song, “This Is America,” the black community rejoiced in seeing the harsh truth of American violence and discrimination against African Americans. “This Is America” covered the Charleston shooting, police brutality, the promotion of guns and violence in rap music and so, so much more. It was truly a “woke” video for anyone who’s aware of America’s love affair with guns, racism, and violence.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay6 years ago in Humans
10 Essential Life Lessons We Learned from 'My So-Called Life'
My So-Called Life is probably one of those 90s shows that you remember watching back in the day, but you don't really remember all of it because it's been so long. I reconnected with this show not long ago, and re-watching this short-lived series made me realize quite a few things about this 90s gem.
By Jenika Enoch7 years ago in Humans
Unhealthy Expectations of Fictional Romances
Whilst reading and watching TV shows and movies are great ways to wind down after a stressful day of work, or a way of distracting yourself when going through tough times, placing too much emotional investment in fictional characters and their relationships can have a dramatic effect on the way we perceive real-life connections with others.
By Anna Pembrey7 years ago in Humans
Because Their Expectations Are Not What You Need to Focus On
I can't say that I understand what women go through, but as a dude who dates dudes, I can say that I understand the expectation that guys have had for me: to be smooth all over, have my hair and outfit perfect, keep my skin 100% blemish free, put out — all the time — or risk losing their interest.
By Joffery Hollsworth7 years ago in Humans
Matrimonial Machinations
Matrimonial Machinations "If you had listened to me, we would have been here on time!" Lena snapped as she struggled to adjust the sash on her coral sundress. Edward freely exercised his right to remain silent. Thirteen years of marriage had produced four wonderful children, along with enough arguments to last a lifetime. He knew that they had a snowball's chance in hell of winning $200,000 on the latest reality show, Love and Marriage, but it was worth a shot. Edward could only hope that the other couples would make them look like the Ozzie and Harriet viewers were looking for.
By Michael Lenzy7 years ago in Humans
Thinking Back I - Bullies
Do you remember the time in primary school, secondary or even college? The time when you felt like every morning you have to go to a Big Brother's house where everyone will be looking at you, judging, waiting for you to slip so they could eliminate you? Where everything was a reason for someone to take a piss out of you. The way you dress, music you like, your grades being too low or too high. Being a girl, hanging out with mainly boys in secondary school made you a slut, and it didn't matter whether you slept with every single one of them or were a virgin, you were still a slut. Being a boy and hanging out with girls either made a sex god or a wuss, it all depended on what other "sins" you've committed, gods forbid you had great grades and read a lot of books. Everything seemed to be a reason to spread rumours, call you names, laugh at you, shun you and even if you did do something great nobody ever cared.
By Veronica Hunter7 years ago in Humans
Why Are Men Weird About Strong Women?
I was 17 years old when they discovered the brain tumor. The size of a pea, it rested in the right temporal lobe, close to my ear. It had been slowly growing and gradually plaguing me and everyone I loved for almost a year, when the strange behavior first began at the start of my senior year of high school.
By Liz LaPoint7 years ago in Humans
Why Women Are Avoiding Dating and Marriage
For years, we have heard of the Men Going Their Own Way movement online. It's a movement that basically says that men get the "raw end" of the dating deal and that women are just no longer worth marrying for one reason or another. The movement itself is one that has long been known for its hatred of women, its inability to see women as people with feelings, and its highly vocal base that says that love is dead.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Humans