Munira Fidai

Romantic couples with a large age gap, such as that of 10 years or more, often attract social disapproval. However, research shows that even if the favoured age gap is much lower, both men and women are actually open to dating or marrying someone who’s 10-15 years older or younger to them.

When a couple gets married, they are either already in love with their partners, or in the case of an arranged marriage, trying to fall in love. It is felt by many an expert, that this is the time when partners form crucial and lasting bonds with each other and need privacy the most.

We’ve all heard of the “little black dress (LBD)”— the one thing you know will work each time, when nothing else will. It’s time to make space for another unsung hero of your wardrobe that’s just as versatile, but unfortunately a lot more underrated — the black shoe.

Ever since the pandemic, more and more people are choosing comfort over aesthetics, causing a seismic shift in the way shoes have been perceived in the world of fashion in a very long time.

These silent relationship killers usually go unnoticed, quietly eroding the precious bond between partners.

Instead of tiptoeing around a tiff, therefore, it is important to know how to have a healthy one that does not significantly damage the other’s feelings.

Real life takes over and romance usually dies a painful death at the hands of work schedules, family obligations, etc. So how does one keep the embers of love burning long after responsibilities are done with us?

According to pioneer investor, Sallie Krawcheck, investing any amount, even one as nominal as $10 is a promising start.

Thrivers are made, not born. In her quest to help marginalised children flourish, an educational psychologist learned of seven different ways by which kids can be moulded to thrive and succeed in their lives. Among them, self confidence and empathy reign supreme.

Barbie, the figurehead for Mattel toys, has enjoyed an almost monopolistic popularity ever since its creation in the late 50s. Embroiled in quite a few feminist discussions, the famous doll was criticised for its perfect body, Caucasian features, and unrealistic good looks. However, times have changed and with it, Barbie.

Stepping into 30 can feel like a milestone. Celebrate this landmark birthday by mastering some invaluable habits to help you transition smoothly into the fourth decade of your life. Ranging from life hacks to sound financial moves, this far from exhaustive list is everything you need to kick your thirties off right.

Bedsharing has got to be one of the most debated topics in modern parenthood. While safety experts continuously warn against it, more and more child development research suggest that the practice is beneficial for children, both biologically and psychologically.

Plenty of new and old parenting guides will tell you that you can spoil babies by holding them too much. Or rocking them to sleep. Or co-sleeping. Or cuddling and kissing. Fortunately for babies and for parents who are constantly pressured to fight against their natural instinct and hold off on responding to their children’s cries, science says you CANNOT spoil babies.

Simply by doing these 7 things with children, parents can make a world of positive difference to their children’s attitudes and behaviours.

While the show is essentially all about music, there is much to note about the glamour of the entire package, from the blend of new and old music forms to the elaborate set and instruments, and of course, the styling.

While longer naps could be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease, shorter naps are more and more being associated with larger total brain volume. This means that those daytime winks you love so much may actually protect against brain shrinkage as you age.

Popular natural language AI, ChatGPT had made waves in global news when it first arrived. Hailed as a revolutionary aid to all kinds of writing, it had the world riveted. Fast forward a few months, has it really evolved into the job-eating monster that writers around the world were scared it would become?

From ogling and drooling over celebrity engagement and wedding rings, and analysing their carats and shapes, we’ve done it all. However, the exchanging of rings is a deeply traditional gesture and holds personal meaning. But, is there really a right or wrong way to wear engagement and wedding rings and does it even matter?

This fast and frenzied world has us constantly on our toes, needing us to upgrade ourselves every so often. Fortunately, there are several ways to figure out what might not be working for you and to find sustainable, productive ways to reach your very own version 2.0.

In a world that takes pride in toughness and machoism, sensitivity is often mistaken for passiveness or weakness. In reality, however, this is a rare strength that runs the world, and given a nurturing environment, children with highly sensitive minds often enjoy certain advantages.