We’re not meant to be independent creatures, all alone. We’re meant to depend on each other. It’s an unsettling truth: the less we depend on each other, the more we depend on the market. We summon eggs to our apartment via an app instead of simply asking a neighbor. We hire a therapist—incapable of loving us back by design —and forget to call our... See more

Why do we still pedestal romantic love?

I believe romance should be a by-product of living within community, not the holy grail of relationships.

Nadia Meli

Nov 04, 2024

This story is shared anonymously but with permission:

My friend was dating a man for a couple of months over the summer. They met with him once a week, every week - until they had to... See more

Social media is full of young women warning each other and listing out red flags and reasons why you should dump him or dodge commitment. He compliments you a lot? Love-bombing. Says I miss you too soon?Run. Approaches you in person? Predator. It’s all so cynical. It’s all about how not to catch feelings; ways not to get attached; how “you’re not... See more