A couple of months back, it was the first time I ever told a man, “You make me feel safe.” It was something I had never said in any of my previous relationships. And when I said it, I realised I didn’t just mean, “I know you’ll protect me.” I meant something much deeper. I meant that I

I used to think being a good partner meant being considerate. And I still believe in being considerate, but I’ve realised that somewhere along the way, I started doing the emotional calculation for two people. I was always thinking about how the other person would feel, whether something would inco

You loved me with intention. Not only when everything about me was new. Not only when every conversation felt effortless. You stayed. And somehow, that became the greatest love story I’d ever known. … At first, I thought curiosity was easy. Anyone can be curious abou

We spend years in school learning how to solve equations, write essays, draw and think. We learn how to succeed, how to work hard and how to treat other people with kindness. But no one ever really teaches us how to deal with rejection. So if I’m lucky enough to have children one day, I hope

I think I’ve finally made peace with the fact that some people come into our lives for a reason, but not necessarily for a lifetime. For a while, I kept thinking, “If only I had known all these things earlier.” If only I had paced myself. If only I hadn’t cared so quickly. If only I had known mo

Rejection is part of life. Whether it’s a missed opportunity, a job interview, or someone you were excited to get to know, none of us can avoid it. Finding the right person means meeting people who aren’t right for us before we eventually meet someone who is. As painful as rejection feels, it’s

Five months on CMB, and I’ve only gone on one date. I’ve never once questioned whether I’m doing something wrong. The version of me in my 20s dated differently. Back then, I was constantly meeting new people, always chasing the excitement of something new, hoping that maybe the next person would

They say dating in your 30s is harder, but I think it is just different. Somewhere along the way, I stopped chasing butterflies and started paying attention to how someone makes me feel over time. Does this person make my life lighter or heavier? Do I feel calm around him? Can I truly be myself?

Words I journaled today: The #1 most important quality in a man is that he is sure about you. Because when he is, everything else follows - Effort, respect, communication, initiative, gentleness, kindness, consideration, and the willingness to talk things through. Even when there are differ

Amidst the heartbreak and thinking you’ve missed out on someone great and that y’all were meant to be, here are some things to help you get a clearer perspective. Life is too precious to be with somebody who isn’t sure about you. If they didn’t choose you, let them go. If they don’t wanna commit

Day 3 after the guy I liked rejected me. Here’s how I coped with the grief and at Day 3, I can say I have healed and just wanna offer this perspective for broken hearted people in the similar boat😀 I am a 33F and met a 31M on CMB. After 3 weeks and two dates, he rejected me over text, citing ene