There is an epidemic spreading in our world today. And no, it’s not some invisible virus floating in the air, nor some contagious disease where people need to quarantine. But rather, it’s an epidemic that affects us all in the hidden places of our minds. Young and old — no…

Why are we obsessed with negativity? — Once upon a time, the emergence of the red flag discussion was a breath of fresh air. Thanks to the broad reach of social media, more people began to share their experiences with narcissistic partners and how they got out of toxic relationships. Platforms like Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram gave…

Fiction — Disclaimer: The scenes from this short story are set in the West African country of Nigeria. Some of the language used reflects the popular Pidgin English spoken by locals. Pidgin English is a form of broken English. It was 3:30 pm and Lukeman was drenched in his own sweat. The…

Are long-term relationships becoming a thing of the past? — At the age of twenty-five, I quickly realized that it takes more than good looks, a good heart, and having pure intentions to make a relationship start, talk less of lasting. Now I'm two years older, my views still haven't changed. This sentiment came knocking hard on my frontal cortex…

How to deal with the unexpected loss of a relationship — I looked out into the fields as they passed by in succession on my way to work one morning. I sat by the window on the Thameslink line train — a journey that is long and full of drudgery. …

Lessons of letting go, guilt, grief, and my ultimate freedom — I had thought about it for days, giving clues with my body language rather than my words of what was to come; A sigh here, a weary look there, a fake smile, a downcast glance, and it got his attention. I mumbled sentences and made them vague when he asked…

Knowing these three things could save you from financial ruin — We live in times where millennials have a lower chance of owning property than previous generations. …

Black women deserve to be loved too — What is it with black women, and why won’t people leave us alone? Not only do we have to face the unfavorable statistics that tell us we are the least likely to get married out of other racial groups, the least desirable of all women in the dating pool, but…

The honeymoon phase won’t last forever. — Disney and its slew of romantic cartoons did a number on us growing up, especially women — ‘And they all lived happily ever after.’ Who could forget that one? And Hollywood with its stereotypes and romanticization of toxic relationships — cue Mr. …