Many people (myself included) find it incredibly difficult to be vulnerable, and judging from the numerous articles I've read, it seems to be a common fear. When we were young, we were carefree, rarely phased by anything; but over time factors such as our upbringing, our environment, our romantic relationships, our social circles gave us [...]
Tag: love
What impact has technology had on love and romance?
The evolvement of technology has changed our lives, it's been said that society has become too reliant upon technology. With all sorts of information readily available at our fingertips; from weight loss, education, investing, cooking, travel, sport — technology is at the forefront of everything we do, so it's no surprise we struggle to put [...]
A story of conflict: Growing up with strict Asian parents and having an interracial relationship.
This is by far one of the most difficult posts I've ever had to write... it's a sensitive subject, an extremely personal account and still to this day evokes so many negative emotions as I type. I can literally feel my heart tightening along with a slight rise in my blood pressure when I cast [...]
The eX-Files: Keeping memorabilia from past relationships.
Today I’m wondering… “Do you keep memorabilia from past relationships?” I think it’s a good question and I’m sure the answer varies from person to person. I honestly don’t. At least not on purpose. After a failed relationship, I purge anything and everything attached to an ex — especially if it was a bad relationship. [...]
When the past becomes our present.
Old emotional wounds have many ways of inserting themselves into existing and new relationships. When this occurs, they can prevent a connection from blossoming or slowly pull at a relationship until one or both parties suffocate. Some of our deepest wounds often come from childhood, and others will make an appearance at a later point in [...]
“I had a great time, when can I see you again?”
These days you'll need to come armed with garlic, a crucifix and a dictionary if you’ve got any chance of survival in the modern dating world. Learning the millennial language of "love" can be pretty helpful to if you want to figure out what kind relationship you’re getting yourself into — or whether it’s even one [...]
Love, lust or attachment?
With 80 billion cells and various chemicals in our brain, it's no wonder why feelings and emotions are so hard to decipher. I'm sure we've all experienced a time when we've met someone and felt instantly drawn to them. It's common to feel a variety of sensations including nervousness, excitement, an adrenaline rush, anxiety, an increased [...]
One Q&A + two sassy bloggers = love, sex and magic.
Happy weekend everyone! Hope you're enjoying the beautiful weather (Londoners) albeit windy! As if it wasn't hot enough already this week... I'm here to crank the heat up a notch or two with my very first (and very spicy) collaboration! Yessss this a Bank Holiday Special! So before I dive in, I want quickly give [...]
COVIDiaries: The 6 feet of separation
Firstly, I really hope everyone has coped okay during these turbulent times. Living in the midst of a pandemic and a lockdown is something that no one could have predicted. Socially and economically there have been a few cause for concerns. Many people have lost or feel terrified about the future of their jobs, some [...]
We’re not friends or enemies. Just strangers with some memories.
Being friends with exes, there's no universal rule. Research has shown that maintaining contact with exes is pretty common, but the motives for wanting to maintain contact should be thought out carefully. I've personally never had any desire to remain friends with a man I broke off a relationship with. There's a reason why I [...]
