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Raccoon as a symbol and meme

**THE RACCOON IS NOT A MASCOT. IT IS A METHOD.** The raccoon began as a comic image: a small nocturnal creature, curious, suspicious, and slightly criminal, rummaging through garbage after everyone sensible had gone home. But the image contained something larger. The raccoon became a symbol of... read more

Single cravings

Why is the worst part about being single, not having someone to have intimacy with, and I don't mean just sex but like, cuddles, naps, hanging out in lounge wear and just talking about our days or whatever's on your mind no matter how weird or interesting it may be?

Why long-distance relationships which begin online don't work

My fever is a bit down, so I can focus on a much more interesting topic! A common debate around here is whether long-distance dating - specifically when people meet online and "commit" before ever crossing paths in real life - is actually a good idea. While personal opinions may vary, peer-reviewed... read more

Thoughts 💭

I believe true intimacy is, being able to fall apart infront of someone and still feel safe about it, rather than feeling the need to worry about picking up your pieces alone...

Intimacy starts with trust

Do you think if you believe a relationship won't happen with someone who is clearly interested in you, that's it's okay to never communicate that to him/her and leading them on until you suddenly find somebody else?

That's been my situation. A woman I wanted to meet and date so dearly, even planning marriage and she knew all of it, had instead never intended to be in a romantic relationship with me. This was however never communicated to me, while I was the only one believing that it'll happen one day, and our... read more