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How to make long distance relationships work for tactile people?

I’m no stranger to a long distance relationship, but I’m not in one at the moment. A few weeks ago, I wondered how people who enjoy touching their partner make the distance work? I don’t rely on touch to feel connected to someone. I connect through words, video chats and gifts in those situations.... read more

If you could only cuddle in one position, which one would you choose?

1. Face-to-face – Eye contact, closeness, very intimate 2. Head on chest – Comforting, safe, emotionally close 3. Spooning – Warm, protective, classic cuddle 4. Legs intertwined – Playful closeness without full intensity 5. Side hug – Relaxed and affectionate 6. Back-to-back – Low effort,... read more

Language and counting connection

I wonder if there is any counting in the mind possible without language... I learned the multiplying table in my native language, Ukrainian, and in Ukrainian it kinda rhymes. So in my mind I am counting/multiplying in ukrainian and than translating into another language. That makes me think... read more

My Life

This is the fishish version of my book Story Highlights: Leanna Mills – Living Life on Her Own Terms A Portrait of Strength, Independence, and Defiance in Newcastle, NSW 1 . Introducing Leanna Mills Leanna Mills is a 31-year-old woman living in the heart of Newcastle, NSW. With a keen... read more

One of the strongest signs of real care is how someone treats you in the middle of disagreement

It's easy to be loving when everything is calm. Anyone can do that. The real test is what happens when there's tension between you, when you've argued, when emotions are high, when both of you feel misunderstood. In those moments, do they put the conflict aside to show up for you? Do they still... read more

I just love my stories and feel so connected to them.

Like I felt better when I had the characters finally defeat someone and they could now have peaceful lives. Get married and have a child and live on happily. I think of him proposing to her and their cat Fluffy being the ring bearer. It's all so cute and I love them as a couple. I'm thinking...(besut) read more