After a devastating breakup, many people tend to have a rebound relationship. In India, people have rebound marriages instead – also known as arranged marriages. Just to be clear, that’s not always the case; I was only being snarky because it’s true. For those who are lucky enough to not know what an arranged marriage is, …
4 Logical Reasons Why Arranged Marriages Should Be Banned In India Read More »
Right from when we are little girls, we are conditioned to believe that motherhood is a vital chapter of a married woman’s life. Without it, her life is incomplete. Thankfully, some of us have the privilege and courage to defy social norms and make our own choices regarding motherhood. With an increasing number of couples …
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When we were little, this is what our childhood looked like for most of us in a two-parent household: mom was our primary caretaker, while dad was someone we didn’t interact with all that much. Thankfully, times have changed. Raising a child is no longer a woman’s sole responsibility. Quite a few dads today want …
Phubbing, a portmanteau of “phone” and “snubbing”, is the act of ignoring the person you’re with in favor of your phone. While it may seem like a harmless habit, phubbing can have a significant impact on relationships. It is even considered an addiction by several experts. Too much screentime can ruin your love life One …
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I stood still, struggling hard to breathe and holding back my tears. See, I had just run out of the classroom because I couldn’t take the pressure anymore. Maybe formal education just wasn’t for me…and then I woke up hyperventilating. It was just a bad dream, albeit one that would have been my reality if …
Confessions Of A Bad Student: I Owe My Education To My Mother Read More »
When you think of an effective parent, what characteristics come to mind? You probably envision someone loving, patient, and kind. But research shows that there are many other qualities in the most outstanding parents. The following 20 characteristics are hallmarks of excellent parenting: 1) They set clear expectations for their children. Children who know what …
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Narcissist is a word that gets thrown around a lot these days – and for good reason. A narcissist has the ability to destroy their victim’s life, with the damage persisting long after the victim has cut ties with them or they have moved on to another victim. In fact, thanks to increased awareness, the …
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Take me as I am. Don’t try to change me. It’s my way or the highway. How many times have you heard variations of these lines? In music, movies, sitcoms, and in real life? I won’t drag Marilyn Monroe into this mainly because she’s not around to defend herself, but you know *that* famous quote, …
If you’re single and everyone knows it, brace yourself for the dreaded date that’s just around the corner: February 14. Yes, Valentine’s Day is when smug couples on social media take their smugness to a whole new level. This isn’t anything new and it’s always irked me irrespective of my relationship status. And I know …
The Ugly Truth About All Those Smug Couples On Social Media Read More »
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Recently, I saw a video doing the rounds on social media. You know, the one in which Chris Rock states, “Only women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved under the condition that he provide something.” If you haven’t seen it, you can check it out here: What?! …