Relationships

You’re intelligent, reasonably attractive, have a good sense of humor and style and yet all you ever attract are a bunch of losers. Sound familiar? Are you seemingly always jumping from the frying pan to the fire when it comes to relationships with one souring badly only to go into another with the same or […]

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 25 — Datin Sofia Jane had only recently returned home to Malaysia after some years abroad due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, and a screenplay (about Muslim women) offered to her earlier this year caught her attention. Titled Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam, Sofia said at that moment she related to the […]

It’s really hard to ignore social media even if you hardly use it, it is still an inevitable part of our life with friends and family being on it as well. Facebook or Meta may be waning in popularity with the advent of Tik Tok, Instagram and Twitter being more popular as sounding boards but […]

Pyschologists say one of the best ways to get a narcissist out of your life or out of your hair if it’s not possible to leave is by gray rocking them. This method can be used when dealing with a toxic co-worker, spouse, co-parent or even a parent. It allows you to live alongside a […]

Part of human nature is getting into an argument at times whether voluntarily or involuntarily. We want to make our voices heard and address our concerns. Being social creatures this is normal and natural however things can sometimes get very heated and unnecessarily so. When you feel an argument isn’t going anywhere there are ways […]

Delhi, Aug. 23 — Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, and the ability to note distinctions among others. Children need to be able to pick up on the mood, characteristics, emotions and intentions of those around them. It is also important in […]

Many people aren’t strictly introverted or extroverted but usually fall somewhere in the middle, also known as ambiverts. If you’re trying to figure out which side you lean on more, introverts tend to feel drained after a lot of socializing while extroverts tend to feel charged up and energized. Recognizing who and what you are […]

We have all been through situations where we have had to deal with people we really don’t like. It could be someone who can’t stop talking about themselves or a frenemy or some nasty person who loves pointing out your perceived failures in life. There are people out there we have to deal with often […]

A holiday with a new beau or girlfriend is an exciting thought but it can also make or break your new relationship. So improve your chances of surviving both the holiday and the relationship with some ground rules. Going on a trip with your partner is definitely going to reveal some incompatibilities but the trick […]

There are couples that get along so well with each other and always seem so perfectly in sync that it makes us wonder what their secret is. Obviously it would take years of understanding, effort and compromise to learn about each other’s idiosyncrasies and to accommodate each other’s needs. However there are simple rules that […]

First dates are difficult and exciting at the same time. You’re both nervous and it’s the first time the two of you are going to spend a significant amount of time together. How long should it last? It’s something that should be long enough to get to know a person reasonably well but short enough […]

If you’ve been feeling absolutely hopeless about your marriage or thinking there is just no solution other than divorce, don’t despair just yet. Feelings like hopelessness and anger are normal when things look so bleak and there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel. First and foremost figure out if your […]