When Friendship-First Is Not a Burden
It was another Valentine day, and Sandra stood at the city mall, staring at a couple who came shopping. She wished she could be in the lady’s shoe but this will be very unlikely, and the thought left her sad, immediately. She had met Clarke some months ago, and had thought that their relationship would have matured into romance. However, six months down the line, they had only become better friends and Clarke was yet to make any move about moving the relationship to the next level. “I’m tired”, “I can’t wait any longer” she murmured to herself. This has been Sandra’s continuous trauma two months after she met Clarke. She wanted more and she was dying to have it. Sandra is not the only one with such trouble; her situation is common with most ladies. Whenever they meet a nice guy whose manifesto befits their requirement (I.e. they are…
Mental Illness Is Nothing to Be Ashamed Of
You have probably experienced an emotional phase in your life that has negatively affected you and left you feeling gloomy. Instead of asking for help…
Mia Mottley – Barbados First Female Prime Minister
Mia Mottley’s life story buttresses the fact that women are defiling the norm and blazing the trail, even in a somewhat patriarchal society. Born…
When Teenagers and Parents Conflict
It’s Thursday night. 16 years old Kim has just finished her house chores and was looking forward to some well-deserved down-time. She had her…
Women on the Rise in Politics
Some of our readers will not be thrilled with this column, but facts are facts and nothing that I am writing is a surprise…
7 Things you need to know about cellulites
Most women have a sizeable amount of the dimply stuff in their thighs, arms and buttocks. While some have come to accept the unwanted…
Impactful Ways to Celebrate Your Kids’ Birthday
By Eloke- Young Splendor Birthdays are one of the most exciting experiences for children; most kids will even blow off the roof on their birthday…
Leadership and Political Participation Among Women
The under-representation of women constitutes a serious democratic deficit, which undermines the legitimacy of the contemporary democratic ideal. Parity democracy and the promotion of…
On Being a “Mrs Nobody”!
I have gone out on social occasions alone long enough to know that a woman, who goes about her life solo, is its own…
Anger Management: How to Keep Your Temper in Check
Everyone gets mad, but it’s important to recognize when your anger has gotten out of control and it may be time to get professional…
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then…
Madame He Qiaonv – Awakening The World With the Seeds of Philanthropy!
Put on the eyes of your imagination and think of how the world will be like if the privileged and financially endowed few in…
