Life in a nutshell has been a bit turbulent over the past few months. Physically, mentally & emotionally. For the most part of it, dealing with things that were far beyond my control & trying to keep my sanity in check has been more than a task. To deal with the curveballs that were thrown at you every single day was draining & nerve wrecking. Living in a third world country where the inflation spiked up to over 60% in a span of a few months while we still haven’t recovered from a global pandemic is not at all easy. Everyday we wake up with a new problem. At one point my life was all about figuring out how to get to a place & then back home. Something as simple as a short distance cab ride was not just a luxury, it was damn near impossible. The constant worry about what the future holds was spiking everyone’s anxiety. Everything was being affected. Our entire lifestyle. But like every other thing we go through, the only way out was through. This period was a whole...
A few months ago I wrote why the modern couple has such a hard time committing. But the real question is, why is commitment so important?! Most people these days chase after commitment like their life depends on it. But in reality, what they’re really after is A Label. To be called someone’s girlfriend or boyfriend, husband or wife etc. It’s just a title that gives you a mere sense of entitlement. It’s basically saying you owe me. What many fail to understand is that a label does not define the status of your relationship or the depth of the connection you share with someone. People often think that once you make this commitment you are bound to do certain things for the other when really it should not be that way at all. As a matter of fact, things you do out of obligation is not even worth it if its not done with love. You shouldn’t prioritise someone else just because they are your significant other and you think it’s the right thing to do. If they’re someone you truly ...