How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

How Can You Respect Others If You Don’t Respect Yourself?

“How are you? Are you well? Are you okay? How’s life been? If ever you want to talk, I’m here”. Let’s stop this one-sided cycle; who’s loving you? And most importantly, who’s respecting you? It’s like a never ending marathon without a water station in sight. I’m parched and proceeding to dire dehydration if I [...]

Are Table Manners History?

Are Table Manners History?

Etiquette? Manners? Get with the times, it's no longer trendy. So get your elbows out, we're free to do as we please! Sorry I worded that too respectfully, give me time and I'll even get my phone out; I can multitask, didn't you know? Society. Today. You choose to dine out to mark a special [...]

Toxicity: Self-inflicted Adrenaline Rush. Why Return For More?

Toxicity: Self-inflicted Adrenaline Rush. Why Return For More?

Crying wolf after welcoming venom with open arms; self-harm or short-sighted stupidity?The more we see, the more we age, the more savvy and informed we’re meant to become. After all, life lessons are wake up calls. But why do we constantly hit the snooze button?It can be a bitter pill to swallow, the truth triggering [...]

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

Contraceptive Pill as Easy as Buying Tic Tacs? One Step Forward or Two Steps Back For Women?

In 2023, a child can walk out of her local pharmacy/drugstore with a new shampoo... oh and 'the pill' to prevent pregnancy. How did we get here?! - Children by law in England and Wales, are those up to the age of 18. How I knew it when I was growing up, which was a few [...]

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

How Do You Know If You’ve Found ‘The One’?

Butterflies, eye-contact, shared interests can clone the feeling, signalling that you've found your soulmate. But how do you decipher the one from the maybes? You know when you know, do you follow your head or your heart? In today’s society, you're lucky to meet someone you just about connect with. I never used to believe [...]