The feeling wasn’t anger - it was something deeper. Here’s what I learned… The other night, my husband made a comment about the dinner I made. Something like, “This chicken’s a bit salty.” He wasn’t being cruel or unnecessarily critical. I agreed with him. But I was already on edge. For days, I’d Read more…
Beauty isn’t a bargaining chip. I am not my husband’s trophy. I’ve spent years trying to forgive myself for being human — for messing up, breaking down, or not bouncing back fast enough. As a recovering perfectionist, I still wrestle with the idea that I can be lovable and worthy without being Read more…
For years, I wore my engagement and wedding rings. Then the pandemic hit and I started thinking about what those rings actually mean to me. I got engaged in a botanical garden in Egypt. I was waiting in a gazebo while he used the bathroom. When he came back, he Read more…
When we started trying to conceive, I stopped using sex as a weapon. The journey helped me create a family and more intimacy in my marriage. My parents never talked about sex They barely showed physical affection towards each other; and when they did, my dad was always the one who Read more…
After having a fight with my husband in front of our kids, I wasn’t able to do what my daughter wanted me to. I felt like I was repeating my parents’ behaviour but this incident inspires me to keep trying to be a better person. Fighting at a crosswalk It’s Read more…
I used to believe I needed to forget my exes; however, that experience taught me so much about myself. 5 valuable life lessons learned from my past relationships. I used to believe I needed to forget my exes When I was younger, I would cringe with regret whenever a random thought popped Read more…
Mealtime with my firstborn was easy and stress-free. I would judge other parents for using a screen at mealtime. Then I had my second. When it was just the 3 of us… When I first became a mom, I wanted to do everything by the book. But of course, like a naive Read more…
When I got married, I was planning to take my husband’s name. It’s a tradition I thought I valued. But then as time went by, I changed my mind. To take or not to take… “Do or do not. There is no try.” -Yoda Actually, nowadays, a couple has options Read more…
After giving birth, a mother’s body doesn’t just magically go back to the way it was. How did I manage to lose the baby weight after 2 kids? Here are 4 habits I adopted. I’ve tried every diet out there before finding something that worked for me Trying to lose weight Read more…
My husband became a realtor 3 years ago and it’s affected our marriage. I knew things would change but I didn’t expect these things to happen. My husband made a career change about 3 years ago. He’s a Chartered Accountant by trade but real estate has been his passion for Read more…