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I love to write. Since I could form letters on a piece of paper, I've written short stories, poetry, articles, and anything that came to mind.

I've been studying dating, relationships, psychology, sociology, love, and male/female dynamics for over ten years

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Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary How to ask a girl out on a date: 1 of 10
Your heart begins to thump in your chest as you catch sight of her out of the corner of your eye. Your hands tremble and shake as you admire her long wavy hair and her amazing figure. Sickness rises in your stomach as you stand there and wish that you could be with her. Your wobbly knees start to give out as you fail to muste... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football Was Super Bowl XL rigged?: 2 of 19
It's been a few years since Super Bowl XL, but it remains fresh in my memory. No matter how well the Seahawks have done, they've received nothing but disrespect from the NFL and it's fans. What remains forever burned in my folds of gray matter, were the disgusting calls made in that game and the aftermath 24 hours after the s... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Dating: Getting over the fear of rejection: 1 of 9
Your palms are sweaty as your heart beats heavily in your chest. Your mind races with possible outcomes as you struggle to bring your thoughts to words. What will she say? How will she react? Will she laugh at me? Will she think I'm a creep? She's going to say 'no,' I know it...There are only two emotions that stem all others... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to get your girlfriend back: 2 of 14
She's really gone. The thought hits you like an elevator plummeting to the bottom of the shaft from the top of a building. The cable has snapped, and there you are at the bottom, looking straight up into darkness. All the while you're thinking, "What did I do wrong? Doesn't she know know how much I love her? If she could just... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Tips for helping a man last longer in bed: 1 of 7
Hot breath escapes her lips and floats gently up to your ears. The tingling sensation resonates and spreads quickly throughout your body, down to your toes, and out your fingertips. The anticipation of being inside her builds and builds until you can resist no more. Like a wind-up toy, you're compressed and ready for release.... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Honesty is the best policy in dating: 1 of 7
She stands nervously in front of you, fidgeting and biting her lip. You, just as uneasy as she, struggle to convert thoughts and feelings into words."What if I say something stupid? What if she rejects me?" Doubts swirl in your head like sharks circling prey... No matter how hard you try, your mind remains blank.It's awfully ... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes How to gain your confidence back after a break-up: 2 of 8
Right now you're at the bottom of a deep, dark well staring up at the speck of soft light in the distance. You've already tried to climb out, but your hands and feet slip on the cold, slimy walls. Memories flicker on and off in the darkness, reminding you again and again of everything that you've lost. It feels like you'll ne... More..