February 2012
16 posts
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Unpacking
Tomorrow is the first day of Lent and I’m going to take the opportunity to motivate myself to do something I’ve been meaning to do for a while: clear out my “baggage.” Since my last serious relationship I have had lots of “mini-relationships” where I date a guy for a month or two and then something happens to end it, leaving me moderately broken-hearted. But...
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Drinks
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day for a week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
I hadn’t been that nervous in a long time. And especially not...
The Night In The Rain
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day for a week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
I had just met him the day before, and by then I already knew not to expect much....
The First Date
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day for a week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Walking up 6th Avenue, I thought back on the past two weeks. After the break-up,...
I'm Kinda Tired.: An Open Letter to the Self... →
itsdansheehan:
Dear “Nice Guys,”
(I’m going to apologize up front for a long read but, dammit, I’ve read at least this much complaining about this subject.)
For years now, I’ve seen these posts on reddit and tumblr dedicated to so called “Nice guys.” These are the guys who feel wronged because they…
Every guy should read this. All of it.
The Long Weekend
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day for a week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Day 1 Day 2
It had been three weeks since I moved to the city, and I was so excited to have him there...
Last Night
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day for a week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Day 1
It was the last night we would have together. The next day he was off to college, while I stayed...
First Kiss
Editor’s Note: In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’m posting one story each day this week of a time in my life I felt particularly loved. Names have been changed or left out entirely, although I’m sure a few of you will recognize the stories. Maybe they are even about you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
It was July 2nd, 2003. A girl never forgets the date of her first kiss.
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