It was past 10 p.m., and I found myself walking home on a deserted road. The streetlights flickered like they were part of a horror-movie conspiracy. The silence was so heavy you could hear a mosquito cough.
That’s when I saw him.
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Why You Need to Ditch Your Comfort Zone for Love
I once heard a guy scold ladies who lock themselves in the whole weekend then proceed to say that they are single and just find love. “Where do you expect to find a man to date you? You don’t expect a man to drop like manner from heaven? Or magically appear on your doorstep with a bouquet of flowers and ring, proposing to you and you live happily ever after?” Actually, all these are pretty decent ideas that most ladies wouldn’t mind. It would save us the hassle of engaging in small talk that barely leads anywhere but the gutter.
Why You Struggle to Say No: Unpacking People-Pleasing
How often do you say no? Do you tend to feel guilty after saying no? Why do you tend to agree with things that go against your values? We have grown up in a society where saying no is seen as being mean and selfish. We then put on a façade to fit into the idea of what is deemed acceptable so we may belong.
Why ‘Being Delulu is the Solulu’ Matters for Youth
Everyone has an absurd story of how they have witnessed a Gen Z and confidently call out someone older in whatever set up for an injustice they had observed. In a recent trend, Gen Z came up with the mantra “being delulu is the solulu”. When we talk about delusion, it triggers a different reaction from different generations. The older generation will probably say, “that’s a terrible way to live, just go out there and work like the rest of us.” However, the younger generation have a contrary opinion. With the new world order, things are not favorable for the young generation. Learned but no jobs, more liberal but misunderstood, and more confident but considered entitled. Now this is where the mantra comes in and serves it’s purpose.
Why Are We Drawn to Fictional Characters? Exploring Lithromantic Feelings
A lithromantic is an individual who likes someone but doesn’t want the person to reciprocate romantic feelings or be romantic and if the other party does, they lose interest. Is this pattern starting to sound a little familiar? The romantic attraction starts to fade upon reciprocation and being single doesn’t faze you.
JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)
JOMO refers to the pleasure that is derived from living a quiet or independent way without the anxiety of missing out. You tend to focus more on what makes you happy and what makes you contented.
FOMO(Fear of Missing Out)
Fear, at the center of it all. Fear of being alone, of missing out on experiences and opportunities. Fast forward and I am now an adult. Same girl, same dreams, still afraid but now an evolved kind of fear. The fear of missing out.
MORE IN ONE!(Dissociative Identity Disorder)
Dissociative Identity Disorder is a mental condition in which the patient has two or more separate identities. It is also known as Multiple Personality Disorder, or split personality disorder or Borderline Identity disorder. DID causes gaps in memory and also causes hallucinations in order for the victim to fully explore their alternate personality.
STARTING WRONG!(Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder)
On many occasions, in order for things to end up wrong, they start wrong. We all grow up in different ways and we can all agree that our upbringing plays a huge part in who we turn out to be as we grow. An acquaintance of mine always complained about how she couldn’t make anyContinue reading “STARTING WRONG!(Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder)”
CAN NEVER BE ME!(Stages of acceptance)
Acceptance refers to the willingness to tolerate a difficult situation and getting over it. It has different stages before a victim can fully claim that they are healed.
JUST SAYING 