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#blackboys

Trevor

20d

INFP

Being Black

Being black can be hard when you have to deal with people either blatantly being prejudiced, or fetisizing you because of stereotypical features associated with black men. It’s degrading. And some of those stereotypes are honestly really hurtful. Such as not knowing our fathers, or being considered... read more

#philosophy

Andrew

2mo

ENFP

8

7

Love is more common than we think. Reality is just different than the narratives that get forced on us all.

#story

James D Pfeiffer

7d

ENFJ

Gemini

9

1

The ghost in the machine

The grease splattered against the chrome grill, a rhythmic counterpoint to the clatter of plates and the murmur of conversations. Behind the counter, Crimson flipped burgers with practiced ease, her dark hair pulled back in a tight bun, a smear of ketchup marring her otherwise flawless red... (edited) read more

#friend

Dale Marcella

2mo

INFJ

Aquarius

1

2

Nothing wrong to be choosy.

Choose your friends wisely, We live in a world where your joy can irritate certain individuals, and your hardships can bring them joy. There are those who smile at you,offer you anything,send messages of concern,messages of appreciation,call you by monicker but denounce you when you are not... read more

#dating

Saru

1mo

INFJ

Virgo

7

8

Understanding Gender Bias in Relationship Blame: A Cultural Perspective

On average, many Japanese people tend to be more sympathetic toward me. In contrast, in many foreign countries, there’s a strong bias against men in these situations. If a woman cheats or leaves a man for someone else, people often assume it’s his fault—that he somehow wasn’t “enough” or that he... read more

#random

Steven Carroll

2mo

INFP

Aquarius

9

1

A Tidal Wave of Love

In the vibrant and chaotic hub known as London—but more commonly, yet ironically, by its unofficial title of York City—there lived a singularly unique woman. To her friends, family, and even the occasional bemused bystander, she was known simply as “Dee.” Dee was a conundrum to navigate, a woman... read more