Emotional Withdrawal vs Silence Why the Difference Matters for Career Women

For many women who are ambitious, high-performing, and deeply invested in their careers, relationship dynamics do not exist in isolation. Emotional patterns at home often spill into professional life in subtle but consequential ways. One of the most misunderstood dynamics is the difference between emotional withdrawal and silence. They may look similar on the surface, […]
Staying Too Long Why Women Ignore Red Flags Even When They See Them Clearly

Women see the red flags. They recognise the patterns. They sense the discomfort early.Yet many still stay far longer than they know they should. This is not about naïveté or lack of intelligence. In fact, the women most likely to ignore red flags are often highly capable, emotionally aware, and professionally successful. They are leaders, […]
Love Languages vs Emotional Availability Why One Isn’t Enough Anymore

For years, the concept of love languages dominated conversations about relationships. Words of affirmation. Acts of service. Quality time. Physical touch. Gifts. They gave people vocabulary to express affection and understand mismatches in how love is shown. But something has shifted. Many women especially career-driven women are realising that knowing someone’s love language does not […]
Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards: What Five Years Have Taught Us (2021–2025)

Since its inception, the Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards has evolved into more than an annual recognition platform. Between 2021 and 2025, it has become a mirror reflecting how Sri Lankan workplaces are changing and where they still need to grow. As we prepare to open entries for 2026, it is worth pausing to look […]