15 Beautiful Poems About Death That Speak Truth And Offer Comfort

poems about death

It sounds counterintuitive to suggest rhyming verses as a source of comfort.

But we’ve found some beautiful poems about death, some rhyming and some not, that put the pain of losing someone into words that feel authentic and compassionate. 

There’s a reason many of us find comfort in certain song lyrics and types of music. 

Words and rhythm together (with or without rhyme) have more power than either one has on its own.

That’s the power behind these poems about loss of a loved one. 

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11 Brutally Honest Reasons A Man Can Sleep With You Without Developing Feelings

Can a Man Sleep with a Woman without Developing Feelings

Has this happened? 

You slept with a guy believing it would lead to more. Maybe even to love.

But nope. 

He is gone with the wind.

Skeedaddled.

High-tailed it outta there before the sun came up and your heart slowed down.

And you haven’t heard from him since.

Or maybe you have, but it’s just another booty call.

We women constantly need to navigate handling ourselves and the situation when we sleep with a guy to discover later he wasn't that into us in the first place.

We may ask ourselves, “So…he sleeps with me but doesn't want a relationship? How do guys not catch feelings?” 

Unfortunately, our hook-up guys aren't always up to the task of discussing how they feel and answering these challenging questions.

You don't need to feel left in the dark about understanding and handling his behavior.

Knowing why so many men can sleep with a woman without establishing an emotional connection can help you understand how to approach the relationship and if you should even hop into bed with him in the first place.

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23 Signs A Married Man Is In Love With Another Woman

Signs A Married Man Is In Love With Another Woman

When a married man falls in love with another woman, he discovers just how complicated life and relationships can be.

And he’s likely to fight it.

The consequences of infidelity are far-reaching and, ultimately, painful for everyone involved. 

That said, even when there’s a battle going on to hide them, the signs a married man is in love with you are more evident than he might think.

But how easy is it for a man who’s committed himself to his wife to fall for someone else?

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Does Your Husband Turn Everything Around On You? 9 Ways To Respond To His Habitual Behavior

young african american couple talking in the living room why does my husband turn everything around on me

My husband misinterprets everything I say!

It’s a common complaint.

In manageable situations, breaking this habit is a matter of retooling your spousal dynamics.

More extreme circumstances may lead to aggressive gaslighting.

Whichever the case, learning how to talk to someone who turns everything around is a valuable skill, both personally and professionally.

To that end, today, we’re focusing on husbands who blame their spouses for everything instead of maturely admitting they’re wrong.

Why do they do it?

And more importantly, how can you mitigate the problem?

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13 Heartbreaking Signs of a Toxic Daughter

Heartbreaking Toxic Daughter Signs

Talking about toxic adult children is uncomfortable. 

By the time you've gotten to this article, you've likely faced years of contempt, rage, entitlement, and fights. 

Mothers tend to see their daughters through the lens of unconditional love instead of owning up to the clear signs of a bad mother-daughter relationship. 

Having a toxic daughter isn't about assigning blame. 

It's about building a better relationship with her moving forward by addressing bad behavior and trigger points. 

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Moving To A New City And Don’t Know Anyone? 21 Human-Tested Tips For Making New Friends

how to Make Friends in a New City

Making friends as an adult is tough enough when you’re familiar with your surroundings and the people in them, but transplanting to a whole new city can make it even more difficult. 

Whether you move with your partner, family, or alone, it takes time to build a social network and form lasting friendships.

Use these tips on how to meet people in a new city, and find yourself with a bustling social calendar before you know it. 

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Are You Unintentionally Leading Someone On? 14 Wake-Up Call Signs You Are        

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Have you ever been overly friendly towards someone with whom you are not romantically interested? 

You may be just being polite or don't want to be rude.

Whatever the case, do you think they may take your actions as flirtatious?

While it's true that some people don't know the difference between someone being nice and someone flirting, it's essential to be aware of how your actions come across. 

After all, you don't want to lead someone on and ultimately hurt their feelings.

If you're unsure whether you're unintentionally leading someone on, let’s explore some wake-up call signs to look out for and how to correct things when you've already led someone on.

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Is Your Guy An Alpha Male? 15 Ways An Alpha Male Acts In A Relationship

Alpha Males in Relationships

When you hear the term “alpha male,” you probably think of a womanizing bad boy, a ruthless jerk, or a smooth-talking player.

You might picture someone egotistical or misogynistic.

But while there is some underlying truth to these alpha male characteristics, such overgeneralizations give alpha males a lousy reputation.

There’s a lot more to this complex man.

The alpha male personality is unique, and those who fall into that category can be difficult to figure out.

But that’s true of any personality type.

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