just alyssa

All day long I listen to people talk. Just endless streams of words. A list of vocabulary strung together that all serves a purpose. Communication. However, today's society has brought us into an entirely different way of communicating. We've gone from speaking out loud to saying everything via text or through the web. It's almost like we're not really talking anymore. We've become complacent. Having access to a cell phone and internet means that we really don't have to see each other or even really speak to each other anymore. “The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw I'm not sure when this all happened. It's been a slow development for years, which I always swore I'd never get absorbed in, but let's face it-we're all in. It's so easy to put people off and just send them a quick text or catch them on facebook late at night. We don't even have to try to talk any...

Relationships. My dear sweet friends, I regularly receive phone calls, texts, emails, and talk in person about this very complicated subject. I listen and give advice the best I can, but no one seems to be hearing me. I'll be your soundboard if that's all you need, but sometimes there are questions that are just too hard to answer via text. So-having said that, I'm going to give you my "Alyssa" version of dating rules. We all know I'm a little unconventional and most of my preposterous-stay away from the male species, rules, probably do not apply. Alas, I have adapted my very strict display into a more lax dating saga that is better to understand and will help you grasp what may be happening (male or female). Here it is. 1. Be comfortable with WHO you are. Before we can dive into a relationship, we must first understand where we stand as well as what we stand for. Being comfortable with yourself plays a huge part in a relationship. It builds confi...

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