I have no friends — and life couldn’t be better
Thetakenforgranted Born friendless? This is one of the most personal topics I am ever going to write about in this blog. As I am writing this, I know I am going…
Why open-mindedness is a myth: the ugly truth
How often have you heard something that goes along the lines of ''This is 2022!'' or ''We live in the 21st century!'' or, my favourite, ''We do not live in…
True freedom is the complete opposite of what you think
Freedom. How many times have you heard this word? How many cities and countries have been soaked in blood in attempts to preserve it or further its cause? Is it…
Public display of affection or indecency? An unusual outlook
When I used to watch TV with my family, my father always had to feel the weight of the remote control in his hand for no reason but to switch…
Surprisingly effective questions to get to know someone
A lot of people get understandably confused when it comes to choosing the right questions to get to know someone. Knowing people (and I mean really know them) is not…
Stranger Danger Advice: a Placebo Pill of Security
Stranger danger – how many times have you been warned about strangers? Being wary of people we do not know is as much a staple of Anglophone culture as rice…
Family Isn’t Always Blood. Unexpected Reasons.
Count yourself lucky to have 7.9 billion family members! Family isn't always blood — or is it? If family is blood, let me congratulate you on being blessed with the…
Friendship Vs Relationship: The Ultimate Guide
The struggle is real, but denial doesn't help Friendship vs relationship is one of those apples or oranges debates that we crave talking about. Sure, you can go ahead and…
Don’t act like an adult! The myth of adulthood
What is adulthood? A problematic definition at best When we think of an adult, a ''grown'' man or woman is what usually comes to mind. Maybe, but not always, a…
Should Animal Abuse Include touching?
Too cute not to touch You see a moving, breathing, purring ball of furr screaming ''touch me, I am harmless!'' You give it a nice pat and it seems it…