Relationships

Just a couple of dates in and the person you’re seeing is ready to declare his or her undying love for you, calling you their soulmate and the love of their life which is something many of us think is a good thing. But if things appear to be progressing too quickly and getting too […]

It’s so important to be confident when we are in a relationship. We often look for someone with similar values and qualities that are universal such as a nice smile, a sense of humor, kindness and so on. While we look for similar traits or core values that match ours, our sense of self, belief […]

Very often when we really love someone it is easy to overlook their flaws; domineering and controlling personalities may be written off as caring or concerned partners, alcoholism or substance abusers may be considered to be party animals or recreational drug users but in actual fact the line is often a thin one and one […]

Let’s face it, dating and dating apps are tiring. If you have been tempted to give up completely on your quest to find Mr Right, you’re definitely not alone. According to studies on Hinge, 61% of the app’s users are simply tired and burn out when it comes to dating. The global pandemic didn’t help […]

Marriages are certainly not made in heaven despite the popular adage. In reality it takes hard work, compromise and a lot of tending to to make things work. But when it works it is indeed heaven as you get the happily ever after. Arguing isn’t always a bad thing No marriage is a bed of […]

K-pop superstars BTS have been invited to the White House next week to discuss the recent spate of hate crimes targeting Asians and Asian Americans with President Biden. The announcement about BTS was made on May 26 and the agenda for the May 31st visit includes discussing Asian inclusion and representation. The meeting comes as […]

A friend who helps a friend in need is a friend indeed. But unfortunately not all our friends are well meaning, some in fact may even be toxic and not invested in your best interests. How can you tell if someone is supportive or may in fact be a negative or disruptive influence in your […]

Very often we know our relationship is deteriorating and that too rapidly but that sinking feel is usually ignored or we just can’t handle the idea of an impending break-up. Here are some clues that things aren’t looking up in general: 1. Your significant other is spending more time with friends than with you. Similarly […]

We all make mistakes in our romantic relationships. That is a given. It is said that the key is communication and we should talk things out and forgive and forget. But what happens when your significant other makes a mistake that you can’t seem to go back from. How do you forgive a cheating partner, […]

With the pandemic continuing to rage on for years, many of our best laid plans have gone awry. Dates and outings often get cancelled at the last minute and it feels like life has become a little dull but fret not. Here are a few fun activities that can be done in the comfort of […]

Breakups are a killer. It maybe because you’ve lost someone you really loved; or because you’ve been unceremoniously dumped; or you were ghosted for no reason and there’s no closure making you go crazy with the whys or simply because you have too much free time on your hands now. Whatever the reason, here are […]

Been together for what seems like forever and it feels like the relationship is going nowhere? Never met the family? Any talk of the future is always obscure and unclear? Deciding when to move on and call it quits is never easy but here are a few signs that your partner just isn’t into you […]

If you’re one of those people who notices even the smallest sensation that no one else seems to and jumps at the slightest sound you may be a highly sensitive person (HSP). This personality type has begun to increasingly draw the attention of psychologists. Celebrities have also come out as HSPs in the last few […]

It’s a common perception that the prettiest and most attractive of women usually don’t remain single for long especially considering how obsessed men are with beauty and sex appeal. You may be confident, attractive and have a great career and still romance continues to elude you. Here are some possible reasons why; 1. Men are […]

Everyone is always on their best behavior when they start dating someone which makes it almost impossible to look for red flags at the onset of any new relationship or friendship. What are red flags exactly? These are basically attitudes or conduct that is questionable which may indicate a bigger pattern. For example forgetting a […]