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The Unspoken Side Of Long Term Relationships Revealed In 30 Brutally Honest Illustrations
Love is in the small things. And Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Oleander captures these cute couple moments in her illustrations. Drawing inspiration from her own romantic relationship and collecting memories from people close to her, Amanda perfectly shows in her relationship comics what love looks like when no one's watching.
Amanda is currently dating Joey Rudman. "[He] ends up drawn in most of my adult cartoons," she told Bored Panda. "We have been together for almost three years. He's the sweetest man I've ever met." The artist describes the bond between them as pure magic. "Before I met Joey if anyone told me their love and relationship was like ours I wouldn't believe it. It's nothing less than amazing. We can't get enough of each other."
"I'm enthralled by the way people behave behind closed doors, intimate moments with their significant others we never get to see. Those are moments that can’t be documented because if they were, it would alter the way the person behaved. So I draw them."
Oleander claims that each of her cute cartoons is inspired by a different concept. "I do wish that viewers take with them a sense of confidence and appreciation for the simple moments in life."
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Jennifer Farley 7 years ago
Grooming behaviors, people. Way back when we used to pull lice out of each other's hair. LOL!!
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stellermatt 7 years ago
i remember doing this for my mrs, but i got frustrated with the rubbish brush they give ya, so I used one of my artist ones instead, much better job!
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Samantha Burns 7 years ago
The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho is a wonderful read and very short too. One of my favourites.
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Chris Pitch 7 years ago
every dinner the first one to find a hair would shout out, it's okay, I got it.
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Emma Knappe 7 years ago
I'm the girl on the right, but not out of disgust. Rather loneliness lol
Lexie Faith Coban 7 years ago
I know what the girl on the right is thinking Forever alone and this is a bit awkward.
Jėšsīçå De La Souza 7 years ago
My girl isn’t much about showing PDA ... but sometimes I feel it so strongly 😢 😔
David Cobb 7 years ago
As I was leaving old St. Ives, You met me and seven wives, Six of them think I'm divine, The seventh one of course is mine.
TheKnightOwl 7 years ago
I've had a forever alone moment like this woman. Prior to meeting my husband I took myself on a holiday, and out to a fancy restaurant. It was bad enough that after finding me a spot among the sea of couples, the waiter removed the extra cutlery set from the other side of the table, but then I heard gasps and whispers in my general direction. I turned to see the young lady in the seat directly behind mine had a young man on his knee beside her, proposing. She said yes, everyone clapped, I wanted to sink into the floor.
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WeWillJustSeeAboutThat 7 years ago
When you first let her watch Dr. Who and she sees a Weeping Angel
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Friedlander Rosenzweig 7 years ago
Not sure what’s up with those parking meters? A bagel and schmeer sure would hit the spot right now!
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Nadja Lambacher 7 years ago
yeah I am guilty of removing eyelashes... then you blow it away and make a wish!
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Susann Campbell 7 years ago
He has come to the table without pants on and she does not care, that is love.
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Kerri Russ 7 years ago
I LOVE that candy bar! ChocoLove Dark chocolate with cherries and almonds! The wrapper looks like it has stamps on it. My hubby definitely does this on occasion.
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Jessica Temple 7 years ago
ew. not against it but can't wrap my mind around wanting to be a fully hairy woman.
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Tess 7 years ago
I'm surprised at a lot of people saying some of this stuff is gross, maybe my husband and I are just super comfortable with each other, these are just things everyone does, I don't see why people try and hide it from one another. Sort of hard when you live with someone!
Random Panda 7 years ago
The art style makes the majority of these situations so gross, when they really aren't.
TrueRavenclaw 7 years ago
exactly what I was thinking- they put a great diversity of straight couples but no gays or lesbians.
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Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
I really like these, and I like the style--refreshing. My only complaint is that the post is captioned "Brutally Honest" and "Unspoken Side"--I'd like to see fewer click-bate cliches
Jan Feline 7 years ago
I like the fact that there are different couples, but would be nice to see some non-traditional couples.
Gaby Evans 7 years ago
Nice concept but I absolutely hate how it reminds me of the art style in cartoons such as As Told By Ginger. Hated the art style of that cartoon, even as a kid
magyarRóka 7 years ago
Why are there SO many of these exact same concept cartoons on Bored Panda. "I draw cartoons that depict what being in a relationship is like". Literally so so so many lately. Get an original concept.
Anu Frosterus 7 years ago
So cute! A long relationship definitely doesn't need to be boring <3
Katreise Ruffin 7 years ago
These were so great! I love the interracial ones! Real scenarios! Wonderful to look at
Linda Konetski 1 year ago
I lost my husband after 50 years, and these made me laugh, smile and fill up. Love to all that have a sense of humor and an open mind.
electricblue 6 years ago
Fun fact: when two lovers gaze at each other's eyes, their heart rates synchronize.
Amanda Draígaire 7 years ago
I'm so sad because I would relate to these so closely if they weren't literally all heterosexual couples :/
Rina R. N. 7 years ago
It must be a cultural thing. 9 out of 10 "intimate illustrations" from the US involve some level of zit-popping.
Valentina Spettoli 7 years ago
So, being in a couple for some years means forget a little about shave your legs, brush your teeth and cut your nails - among other sweet things like hugs, kisses and sleeping together. Well...I quite disagree. I am still caring for my personal hygene though I am not formal. Moreover, what's on with the artist and her passion for furry carpets?!
Anya Starykh 7 years ago
Why are all these only heterosexual? There are many different couples out there...
Diana Snow 7 years ago
They are meant to be a slight exaggeration. Nobodys toenails are that long but it can feel like it.
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Merle S 7 years ago
The style "is" not awful - maybe you don't like it. I thought it's really cute and has it's own style. Sure, not perfectly drawn, but I think not everything has to be perfect. In a lot of them you can see so much love between the couples.
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Daria B 7 years ago
When thw chemistry between the two of you is real, you won't find many of these things gross. I mean, even a French kiss is gross, when you think of it. I mean, why would anyone stick their tongue into someone else's mouth...
Load More Replies... Tess 7 years ago
I'm surprised at a lot of people saying some of this stuff is gross, maybe my husband and I are just super comfortable with each other, these are just things everyone does, I don't see why people try and hide it from one another. Sort of hard when you live with someone!
Random Panda 7 years ago
The art style makes the majority of these situations so gross, when they really aren't.
TrueRavenclaw 7 years ago
exactly what I was thinking- they put a great diversity of straight couples but no gays or lesbians.
Load More Replies... Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
I really like these, and I like the style--refreshing. My only complaint is that the post is captioned "Brutally Honest" and "Unspoken Side"--I'd like to see fewer click-bate cliches
Jan Feline 7 years ago
I like the fact that there are different couples, but would be nice to see some non-traditional couples.
Gaby Evans 7 years ago
Nice concept but I absolutely hate how it reminds me of the art style in cartoons such as As Told By Ginger. Hated the art style of that cartoon, even as a kid
magyarRóka 7 years ago
Why are there SO many of these exact same concept cartoons on Bored Panda. "I draw cartoons that depict what being in a relationship is like". Literally so so so many lately. Get an original concept.
Anu Frosterus 7 years ago
So cute! A long relationship definitely doesn't need to be boring <3
Katreise Ruffin 7 years ago
These were so great! I love the interracial ones! Real scenarios! Wonderful to look at
Linda Konetski 1 year ago
I lost my husband after 50 years, and these made me laugh, smile and fill up. Love to all that have a sense of humor and an open mind.
electricblue 6 years ago
Fun fact: when two lovers gaze at each other's eyes, their heart rates synchronize.
Amanda Draígaire 7 years ago
I'm so sad because I would relate to these so closely if they weren't literally all heterosexual couples :/
Rina R. N. 7 years ago
It must be a cultural thing. 9 out of 10 "intimate illustrations" from the US involve some level of zit-popping.
Valentina Spettoli 7 years ago
So, being in a couple for some years means forget a little about shave your legs, brush your teeth and cut your nails - among other sweet things like hugs, kisses and sleeping together. Well...I quite disagree. I am still caring for my personal hygene though I am not formal. Moreover, what's on with the artist and her passion for furry carpets?!
Anya Starykh 7 years ago
Why are all these only heterosexual? There are many different couples out there...
Diana Snow 7 years ago
They are meant to be a slight exaggeration. Nobodys toenails are that long but it can feel like it.
Load More Replies... Merle S 7 years ago
The style "is" not awful - maybe you don't like it. I thought it's really cute and has it's own style. Sure, not perfectly drawn, but I think not everything has to be perfect. In a lot of them you can see so much love between the couples.
Load More Replies... Daria B 7 years ago
When thw chemistry between the two of you is real, you won't find many of these things gross. I mean, even a French kiss is gross, when you think of it. I mean, why would anyone stick their tongue into someone else's mouth...
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