The Complicated Matter Of A Simple Question
This morning I updated my Facebook relationship status. He popped the question. I thought I knew the answer. But it turned out to be more complicated.
Marriage
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Making A Case For Marriage
To marry or not to marry, that is the question. My pros & cons list.
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When An Ex- Gets Married
Ever had this pop up on your screen? Stop.Scroll back to check.Look at how many people ‘liked’.Hover uncertainly over ‘View Comments’, then decide not to.Visit profile page to see when this happened & what happened after.Hover over ‘Like’ and decide against because it’ll mean notifications for the next 2 weeks….
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Girlfriend Or Single Mum?
I wonder if, at some point in the relationship, a woman feels more like a single mother than a girlfriend/wife. I know I certainly do. And I have one of the better ones. He doesn’t cheat, he doesn’t force sex on me. And yet, here I am. I’ve refrained from…
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The Mind Of A Not-Single Man
Never mind the mind of a married man, dramatic sulking is the prerogative of any man that’s not single. Well, at least he’s got imagination.
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The Economics Of Modern Relationships
More women have careers & financial independence. In the context of relationships, how do the economics play out?
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The Unholy State Of Matrimony
I’m dissecting the (un)holy state of matrimony. The wedding is a pretty massive start. Jewellery, outdated rituals and more.
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Inherited Relationships
We spend our lives organising the world a certain way. Then someone comes along with their own set of rules. Thus we get inherited relationships.
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A Good Catch
I met a young man last year who was smart, successful, charming and good-looking. He was also single and he explained why, saying, “There’s such a strong pressure on girls to land a good catch that I can never tell whether they like me for me or just because I’m…
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To Marry Or Not To Marry, That Is The Question
There’s a common notion that women are programmed to love the idea of marriage, thanks to the paraphernalia of weddings. But that isn’t why I don’t want to marry.
