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…
Editor’s Note: Unequal Relationships
You’re there whenever they call – 3am or 3pm – with good news or bad. You bend over backwards to make them happy with nights out, affectionate messages and driving when they’re tired. You overlo…
Anxious People Text, Lonely People Call
How do you get in touch with friends? It can say a lot about you. We look at research from the decade to see what texting versus calling preferences mean.…
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…
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.…
Valentine’s Day: 3 Singles Parties in Dubai
Dubai will be draped in red – storefronts, restaurants, malls, outdoor walks – with floating hearts and candies. While couples gaze into each others’ eyes, smother each other with gi…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who Not To Fall In Love With
This isn’t a guide of who not to fall in love with, but you may find inspiration to see love in a clear light with this author’s personal experience. Read on. I grew up with an idea of wh…
Part-Time Lovers: What You Really Need To Know About Dating A Co-Worker
One of the most oft-heard phrases in the world of commerce is: ‘Don’t mix business and pleasure.’ In most people’s eyes, relationships and business partnerships are separate entities, and rightly so. …
Break Up Playlist: 10 Hand-Picked Tracks To See You Through
Tear-stained cheeks, tubs of Ben&Jerry’s, early morning calls, high school canteen love … we’ve all been there. In my personal experience, nothing comes close to music playing an almost healing fa…
The Do’s & Don’t’s of Social Media
Today is the big day; either you get the job or lose it. You give your first interview in a few hours– Naturally, it’s nerve-wrecking. No matter how much you try to distract yourself, your thoughts ke…
The Ultimate Guide To Surviving Family Gatherings
The beautiful weather this time of year calls for family picnics, family gatherings, and the best of them all: weddings. Time to meet cousins and relatives, make small talk and pretend to recognize fa…
The Age of Express Relationships
As I lazed on my bed on a typical weekday night, I noticed my roommate staring at her phone intently. Unblinking, unmoving – like a hawk watching its prey. Naturally, I was curious, so I asked. She to…
Humans of New York Goes Global
It all started with the first picture he posted on Facebook; the enormously popular photography project “Humans of New York” by New York-based photographer, Brandon Stanton, has now gone global. Spons…
Domestic Violence: Is There a Safe Haven?
Have you ever had a lover or friend that you could trust with your life? Someone you cherished, looked up to and loved? You couldn’t have imagined how chaotic your life would be without them. Then sud…
Domestic Violence: Is There a Safe Haven?
YOUR NAME YOUR FIRST NAME YOUR FAMILY/LAST NAME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS YOUR TITLE YOUR BRAND abused women,awareness,domestic abuse,domestic violence,emotional abuse,fight,men,october,physical abuse,relationships,sexual abuse,troubled relationshipHave you ever had a lover or friend that you could trust with your life? Someone you cherished, looked up to and loved? You couldn’t have imagined how chaotic your life would be without them. Then suddenly, they left. They walked away. They wronged you. Cheated on you. This may not have been recent, but […]