Mend your communication, re-examine how you eat, meditate and develop gratitude at these workshops at Lighthouse Arabia on January 28.…
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9 Creative Last-Minute Gifts for Your Loved Ones
Gift-giving is stressful business. That’s why we’ve rounded up some offbeat and fun ways to express your love in this last-minute gifts guide.…
What You Learn About Love Past the Two-Year Mark
If you’ve been in a long term relationship for over two years now, you know this is true: The flowers, the checklist and all the fluff goes out the window.…
5 Memberships in UAE to Build Meaningful Relationships
Deeper conversations, friendships that span longer than a clubbing night and relationships with likeminded people- here are 5 community memberships in UAE…
5 Thoughts in The Mind of a 20 Year Old Bride-To-Be
Having a wedding is great, but the part that follows can be absolutely terrifying.
Here’s some insight into the thoughts of a young bride from a bride-to-be…
Mrs. GYST 3: Friends Always on Their Cellphones
Are your friends always on their cellphones? Mrs. GYST addresses the issue. Here’s how to peel them off their screens [tactfully].…
Just Mo: Meet The Different Types of Men in UAE
With characteristics we’ve all seen amongst our friends, this light-hearted piece will make you laugh for sure. You’re sure to meet these men in UAE.…
You’re Not the Only One: 5 Real Struggles of a Writer
Although it is one of the most fantasized professions in the world, being a writer means voluntarily signing up for an immensely nerve-wrecking job. Not unlike celebrities, writers too have to put up …
How to Pretend Being Interested
It’s because I’ve gotten so good at pretending, at playing to the gallery in a way that makes them feel like I’m not playing at all, is why I’m scared of getting drunk. Because, it all starts with one…
Mrs. GYST 2: Friends and Alienation
Q – I don’t get along with my girlfriend’s friends. She goes out on weekends with them and she isn’t free otherwise. What do I do? Mrs. GYST: Guilt trip! Things you will need: A tear-inducing pu…
What Living Away From Parents Can Teach You
Whether it’s for college or a new job, moving away from your family is a dilemma that every young adult faces. Even though it might seem scary and overwhelming at first, living on your own will equip …
Mrs. GYST 1: Boyfriends & Clingy Girls
Mrs. GYST is her to give you bad advice, break up your relationships and ruin your self-esteem. This week, she addresses the problems between clingy girls/boys and your boyfriend/girlfriend.…
Marriage Pressure: No ‘Groom’ Magazines?
In the movies, we see grand proposals where the man asks the woman for her hand and they’re both ready. The reality, in a lot of traditional societies, is quite different. Marriage is a negotiat…
Valentine’s Day Do’s & Don’ts | A Guide
With Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, the air seems to be filled with excitement and happiness to celebrate this day with a special someone. Nonetheless, there’s also a lingering pressur…
The Ultimate Guide To Adulthood
Welcome to adulthood, a land where everything is serious and you are clueless. As we find ourselves transiting from our teenage wonderland to the grim, daunting and frighteningly-independent phase of …
Why Do We, As Adults, Need to Have Friends?
Why do we need friends? During childhood, they influence us in sculpting our personality, self-worth and attitudes. As adults, from a psychological perspective, surrounding yourself with good f…
8 Destructive Habits You Need To Stop Right Away
We often find ourselves sleeping on our excuses each night, with our frustrations turning into the numbness of the sleep, we take comfort in our dreams to get rid of or perhaps avoid our problems. For…
What Should I Get Her? | Guide To Getting ‘Her’ Presents
I’ve seen them all, the shy kinds who’ve never gotten girls presents, the experienced kind who’ve given presents; but each always seems to be stumped when coming up with what new token of affection th…
Here’s Why You Need To Be A Better Listener
Most people would agree, if asked, that communication is important in today’s world. However, most of us place a greater emphasis on the talking part: the person you are speaking to must underst…
Trash It: 5 Reasons Why Self-Help Books Are Keeping You Helpless
We’re all sick of dealing with failure, fatigued by the cumbersome pursuit of chasing our dreams, battling the tension amidst the wide expanse of the ‘have and have-not’. While things work out for som…
Are You Carrying Around Your Emotional Baggage?
“It’s all inside, bottled up, swimming violently under the base of my skin. Crashing tides of anger against the shoreline of my calm exterior. Sometimes, grains of my patience go with the tide. …
11 Simple Lines That Will Improve Your Relationship
A week ago, a friend suggested that I write a relationship manual for newbies who have never been in a committed scenario before, and I laughed the idea off. A week and a few friendly conversations la…