Extended title: Notes on Words Exchanged by Couples.

What are words, to be exact? Bits of sounds correctly formed to make what man decided long ago were meanings. Such as the thing in which I sit being a chair, and that feeling when you have done something bad being shame. But why are words exchanged by couples - be they merely dating or married or ( Read more... )

The word "kiss" comes from the Old English "cyssan" (to kiss), in turn from "coss" (a kiss), and is defined as "touching with the lips." For most of the Western world, kissing is a form of affection. This is unlike other parts of the world where kissing is seen as a form of respecting others.

As an expression of romantic affection or sexual desire ( Read more... )

It's a strange thing when a friend says they like you. I've had it happen twice in my life. Once from Bo, who acted on it; and once from Justin, who didn't.

I've been kissed a few times by three boys. Bo was my boyfriend. The Other is dead to me. Kai was my everything.

I've liked countless boys. Chris Hirokawa, my pre-pubescent crush who I still like ( Read more... )