“Why do we all say we prefer honesty but rarely give that courtesy to others?”
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
“How do we figure out when to call, when to text, and when to just drop everything, stand outside someone’s window, and serenade them with your favorite nineties R&B tune, perhaps “All My Life” by K-Ci & JoJo?”
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
“made me wonder whether our ability and desire to interact with strangers is another muscle that risks atrophy in the smartphone world.”
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
“But let’s all realize we are in the same boat dealing with the same shit. So if you aren’t into someone, before just ignoring them, try to be mindful of how frustrating it is to be on the other side of that and maybe try crafting them an honest message or, at the least, lie and say: “Hey, sorry, working on my debut rap album, Fantabulous, so gonna be in the studio nonstop and need to focus, not dating at the moment. I’m very flattered though and you are a great person, all the best.” •”
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
― Modern Romance: An Investigation
“So you’re going to horrible places and meeting horrible people and you’re complaining about it? Live your life like a decent person. Go to the grocery store, buy your own food, take care of yourself. If you live a responsible life, you’ll run into responsible people,” he said.”
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