Self Esteem

Do dads influence our love life?

Ever just been relaxing with your partner and then become aware his jokes seem oddly familiar? You can’t quite put your finger on it. And then suddenly it’s obvious. He reminds you of your dad. To say it gives you the ick is an understatement. Is it really possible that dads influence our love life? … Read more

Book review: Hunger by Roxane Gay

TRIGGER WARNING: Hunger by Roxane Gay contains multiple mentions of rape. This book review discusses rape, and its ensuing damage, in detail. The first thing that strikes me about Hunger, is how real and raw it is. There is no dressing up the truth . Gay was gang raped at 12 years old. And now, … Read more

Selfie: self love or self deception?

Would you look at this selfie of me? Aren’t my eyes bright, my skin clear and my brows perfect in their precision?Needless to say, this selfie looks nothing like the real me. The photo was taken using a filter – just one click and the bags, wrinkles, and blemishes I so often bear are gone. … Read more

toxic relationship, couple, mental health

How to manage a toxic relationship

Many people will recognise when a relationship feels wrong. Or when a less-than-perfect friendship starts to sour beyond the point of salvation. But most people don’t know exactly how to manage a toxic relationship, and they feel alarmed as their mental wellbeing takes a nosedive. Let’s try and explore that in this blog. First off, … Read more