love and lifestyle
It is not uncommon to hear people claim that they are sapiosexual. While most people throw the word around because they think it’s cool, only a few actually exhibit the true characteristics of a sapiosexual. Fewer understand what it means to be sapiosexual. The dictionary defines sapiosexual as being sexually attracted to intellectual or mental … Read more
Boredom is not just a state of having nothing to do. In and of itself, it is not a disease, but the issue lies in being consistently and constantly bored. We all have those moments when the minutes have stretched longer than normal but boredom is deeper. It is more like a state of mind. … Read more
Imagine for a second being in love with your boyfriend and things are going well – or so you think – but he actually doesn’t love you. Think about it, imagine how sad that is. No matter how in love we are with others, it can only be perfect if they are in love with … Read more
In a good and healthy relationship, you are expected to make sacrifices. If you are not ready to make sacrifices, you are not ready to be in a relationship. This is because you are getting together with someone from a different background with his own beliefs, ideologies and personality and to walk with that person, … Read more
“But all men cheat”—this is a phrase I’ve heard so many times from women, of all age brackets, and it doesn’t sit well with me. I believe this is a phrase created by women for women to justify why they are enduring relationships with a cheating boyfriend/husband. Do all men cheat? All of them? … Read more
What’s a good excuse to break up with someone? You are in a relationship and everything is going great. In fact, you think you’ve found the one. All of a sudden, he comes with a ridiculous excuse to break up with you. Breaking up with someone is definitely not the easiest thing to do, … Read more
A relationship breakup isn’t one of the easiest things to go through in life. But however hard it may be, it’s important to make efforts to heal and deal with it. Another funny truth is that nothing beats the feeling of knowing that your ex wishes they didn’t let you go. It’s okay if you … Read more
Let me tell you a story. Some years back, I met a guy online and we had a deep connection. He had similar values, saw many things the same way, wanted the same things out of life and even had similar personalities; my doppelganger practically. As expected, homegirl was certain he was the one. I … Read more
Our decisions make or mar us. This is a big lesson I learnt when I looked back on my life last year. I am not one to really compare myself to others because I have made peace with the fact that we are all on a different journey. However, when I looked at some of … Read more
The holiday season is a special time of the year that everyone looks forward to because it’s a time to relax and have fun with family and friends. There are so many ways to have a fun-filled holiday without breaking the bank. It’s all about being creative and staying within one’s budget. The holiday … Read more