In an era of constant connectivity, personal branding, and professional acceleration, relationships are being asked to survive conditions they were never historically designed for. Long working hours, digital identities, economic pressure, global mobility, and algorithm-driven attention all place unique strain on modern partnerships. Yet despite these pressures, some relationships endure not by accident, not by […]
You’ve met someone wonderful and lovely. The sparks fly, the laughter comes easy, and there’s a genuine, undeniable connection. It feels like “it.” But as you peel back the layers, a quiet discord begins to hum beneath the surface. Maybe they dream of a life abroad while your roots are firmly planted. Perhaps they’re not […]
For many young women, landing a job is supposed to be the moment everything finally clicks into place. Years of studying, interning, networking, and pushing through uncertainty are meant to lead to stability, purpose, and confidence. Yet for a growing number of young female professionals, employment does not bring relief. Instead, it brings a quiet, […]
The Pressure to Be a ‘Perfect Mother’ in an Imperfect World | Motherhood has always carried expectations. But in today’s world—shaped by social media, productivity culture, and constant comparison—the pressure to be a perfect mother has intensified in ways previous generations never experienced. Mothers are no longer judged only by family or community norms; they […]
Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as energising—full of momentum, ambition, and adrenaline. But behind the success stories and polished LinkedIn posts is a quieter, less discussed reality: many founders are building businesses while emotionally exhausted. This exhaustion does not always look dramatic. It is subtle. It shows up as delayed decisions, reduced creativity, emotional numbness, and […]
Women are taught to listen—to others, to responsibilities, to expectations. Yet when it comes to their own bodies, many women learn to tune out the most important voice of all. The body speaks constantly. Through fatigue, pain, irregular cycles, mood shifts, digestive issues, breathlessness, palpitations, and unexplained discomfort. These are not random inconveniences. They are […]
Love is often described as transformative. At its best, it helps us grow, heal, and become more fully ourselves. But there’s a quieter, more dangerous side of love that doesn’t get enough attention, loving someone so much that you slowly disappear. This isn’t the dramatic toxicity people warn you about. There may be no shouting, […]
Sri Lankan Christmas Party Favourites: The Foods, Drinks, and Traditions That Bring Everyone Together | Christmas in Sri Lanka is not confined to a single community or religious group. It is a social season—marked by open houses, office parties, neighbourhood gatherings, beachside barbecues, and long dining tables that stretch well into the night. While carols […]
The weeks leading up to Christmas are some of the busiest of the year. Between office parties, family gatherings, shopping, travel, and late nights, your skin takes on more stress than you realise. Weather changes, dehydrating air-conditioning, sugary treats, and irregular sleep can quickly dull your natural radiance. Preparing your skin before Christmas is the […]
Understanding Why It Happens — and How to Strengthen Your Emotional Wellbeing Seasonal loneliness is one of the most quietly challenging emotional states people experience each year. While the world appears to celebrate, gather, reconnect, and share space, some find themselves feeling left out, emotionally distant, or overwhelmed by the contrast between expectation and reality. […]
