On The Same Gender Side
Why are same gender friendships so under valued?
Womanhood
Another Ex-Factor
“Who was that?”
“Oh, the ex-girlfriend of my ex-boyfriend.”
“She seems abnormally thrilled to see you.”
I had a chance to review my Ex policy.
Raksha Bandhan: Bonds and Securities
This is a blog about gender roles and male-female relationships. This time its going to be about a non-sexual (so it is hoped!) relationship. I am an only child and probably am not really qualified to speak about sisters and brothers. On the other hand, I see and hear, I…
Judgment Call: When Women Make War On Each Other
Women judge each other and we make war. If a woman’s best friend must sign off on all relationship decisions, then she also has the power to wreck you with judgment.
Men Are Like Waves
I navigate eligible men in the second wave of companionship. No rose-tinted glasses, just practical decisions & a pursuit of love without societal pressures.
The Knot…Or The Noose?
Another shouting match with my family. You know those scenes in movies where they’re trying to show a person who’s slowly losing it? They have this deep distorted voice booming all around in dingy gray surroundings. That’s how I feel now. The pressure to tie the knot is making it…
Caution: Women At Work
I created the image above. Doesn’t it look sketchy? And odd…since such signs are usually black-on-yellow and not green-and-black-on-blue? Moreover, the lady is wearing spiky heels and wielding a shovel. Oh well, that’s why I’m saying….Caution ahead, Women at work! I’m going to be a hypocrite and talk about…
How I Celebrated Women ‘s Day
Reflecting on Women’s Day, celebrating voices and the Blank Noise Project. A day of unexpected joys and appreciation for influential women. #WomensDay
Wedding Gift Shopping
I spent a good three hours last Sunday on a wedding gift. Why, oh, why do people get married? It is such a task getting them wedding gifts. I mean, it is difficult enough trying to buy one person a gift. Now double that number, make it two sets of…
The Myth Of Chivalry
From medieval principles to today’s gender dynamics, what’s the true essence of respect, courtesy, and gallantry? What is chivalry in a modern world?