And why you probably maintain more than you realize. — At some point in our lives, we have probably come across a friend with who we cannot seem to meet eye to eye. Differences can be healthy; you learn from one another. But what I’m trying to describe here is that friend who just seems to drag you down. …

Make sure your partner is too. — It’s been more than two years since I got married. I was 25 years old, and there couldn’t have been a more perfect timing. Although it wasn’t always easy, I am thankful for all the lessons I have learned along the way. A Bit of Back Story Recently, I received a message from a close…

The unusual advice to help alleviate conflict with your partner. — Whenever I have some downtime, or in need of some good karma, I often catch myself giving relationship advice on Reddit. I find it a fun way to spend my time, helping others. Someone had posted a question on how to make a marriage last a lifetime. I have been…

And I hope it makes him proud. — Parents can be funny. I grew up being reminded that my actions are reflections of their upbringing. From a young age, whenever I did anything rebellious, they would repeatedly say, “stop being like this. What would people say about us?”. I never understood it. I would argue back saying that…

Beyond the number of followers or likes you have — I started a lifestyle Instagram blog with my future sister-in-law a few months back. We created it to help empower other women. There was a time in our lives where we felt young, wild, and free. Our late teens to early twenties. …

4 signs to watch out for. — I was once in a long-term toxic relationship filled with double standards. For many Middle Eastern women, sadly, double-standard relationships are almost the norm. However, this can happen to anyone— not exclusively to Middle Easterns. Some women accept it, and love the society-driven role that’s made for women. These include…

Timing isn’t everything — When I was 16, I met a guy who I thought I was going to marry. I thought I met my potential lifelong companion, a kindred spirit. We shared a similar name and background. That’s all we had in common. I was head over heels. I thought he was my…

3 ways to combat racism amongst friends and family members — In this day and age, it’s disappointing to still witness racism amongst us. Most especially in privileged developed countries such as the United States — where people have chosen to immigrate to for greater stability and safety — essentially to have a better life. We don’t often have to look…

A stoic approach to envy — Envy is inevitable. We are surrounded by people’s successes. Sometimes it gets to us, and that’s ok. I used to have an unhealthy morning habit. I used to grab my phone by my bedside as soon as I woke up and stayed in bed for an extra hour or two…