Eye connection

the second we kissed, i never wanted it to stop. you were the paper and i was the glue. i couldn't let go, our love was too strong...like paper and glue.

What does it mean when he stares into my eyes without smiling? Should I be concerned or excited? Is he just trying to intimidate me? Help.

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In a world that seeks connection, we oddly avoid eye contact, we time our text responses in order to protect ourselves from seeming too eager or too interested, and we hold our feelings back because we don’t want to seem overly emotional or unreasonable. We silence our instincts, and at the end of the day instead of feeling good about ourselves, we feel alone, we feel misunderstood.

I was recently reading in one of my favorite magazines (American Scientific Mind) an interesting little article on why people are so much more apt to be mean to each other online. For a long time they thought it was the anonymity, but turns out it’s directly linked to a lack of eye contact with the recipient. They conducted a study where people communicated with each other online in multiple contexts. Sometimes they were able to see a side view of each other through cameras, sometimes they…

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Kyuin Shim | digital sculptures

‘The Anatomy of a Hug’ by Luna Lu (2016) 🫂 Luna Lu’s “Anatomy of a Hug” sculpture is a captivating exploration of human connection and emotion. The sculpture typically depicts two figures intertwined in a hug, with intricate details that emphasize the physical and emotional aspects of embracing. Lu’s work often highlights the complexity and beauty of human relationships, inviting viewers to contemplate the significance of touch and intimacy in our lives.