Marriage

I know I always say that “happily ever afters” don’t exist, but this doesn’t mean I have a dreary view of marriage. On the contrary, I believe marriage is beautiful. There’s just a small catch: You have to be ready to put in the work. There are so many aspects of marriage that require full …

I struggle whenever I have to pen down posts like this honestly, and although I know it’s the reality of some people, I still find it hard to talk about it. It’s easier to talk about the sweet side of marriage, where love is mutual and you’re being treated like a Queen by your husband. …

Growing up, we knew next to nothing about sex. Some of my age-mates who were a little more adventurous and lived with parents who were less careful would say it was pleasurable. We all couldn’t wait for adulthood when we would marry and start enjoying that pleasure. Some guys, like me, even wanted to break …

My mum is a micromanager, so I have been on the other side of being micromanaged; that’s why I know how frustrating it is.  However, as a woman, I also understand that the training we get from childhood makes it difficult for us to delegate and let people handle things.  Many times, women just feel …

No one wants to be treated badly in marriage. I mean, no one except those who are into masochism, and in my books, those are not exactly normal people. However, regardless of our intense dislike for being hurt, the truth is that it is one thing that can’t be escaped. The people we love may …

As individuals, we face so many struggles in life. It doesn’t make life any less beautiful, though. In fact, the struggles we go through make us appreciate the good people we have around us even more. Relationships are for much more than just having a nice time with each other. They also involve being there …

Before I got married, each of the two times I had a breakup, I struggled to tell my friends and family about it.  If you are not like me, you might wonder why that is. The reason is that I felt I had failed each time, and keeping it a secret – until I couldn’t …