The Relief People Feel After Emotional Breakups (And Why It’s Normal)

Breakups are almost always framed as devastation. Heartbreak. Loss. Grief. And while all of that can be true, it is not the whole truth. For many women especially those balancing demanding careers, leadership roles, or long-term ambitions there is another emotion that often arrives quietly after the end of an emotional relationship: relief. This relief […]
Emotional Safety The New Non-Negotiable in Relationships

For generations, relationships were measured by endurance. If you stayed, if you sacrificed, if you “made it work,” you were considered successful. But modern women especially career-driven women are rewriting that metric. Today, longevity alone is not enough. Love without emotional safety is no longer romantic; it is exhausting. Across therapy rooms, boardrooms, and late-night […]
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 […]
Why Softness Matters More Than Romance: Emotional Safety in Modern Relationships

For decades, romance has been sold as the ultimate marker of love. Grand gestures. Passionate declarations. Intense chemistry. Social media highlights candlelit dinners, surprise trips, and cinematic love stories — all reinforcing the idea that romance is the proof of a successful relationship. Yet many people in modern relationships feel lonely, anxious, or emotionally guarded […]