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The Inevitability of Gossip

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  You can't avoid people talking about you or better put, gossiping about you. It's a part of life. No matter how hard you try to stay quiet or unnoticed in your life, something must be said. There has to be a cause for gossip. Even that very quiet life can be a big subject matter for some people on your behalf.  Humans, by nature, are social creatures. As a part of this, one of how people socialize is through discussion or gossip about other individuals. Multiple factors make it almost impossible to avoid people talking or gossiping about you.      Everyone has the right to their opinions . Some people in a way validate their opinion about you or something, they naturally want to share their beliefs, opinions, or judgment with another person. If both parties are connected, gossip will be very much achieved.  Humans are naturally curious creatures . We are fascinated by each other's lives and experiences. We are more curious when we don't even know the ...

Unlearning Childhood Lessons

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As I reminisce about my childhood, there were a lot of things that I had to learn, and some of those things I had to unlearn as I grew older. Childhood memories are precious and formative but some of those memories shaped me into an adult with certain perspectives and beliefs that don't apply to my current reality. In retrospect, these are the things I learned as a child that I have to unlearn as an adult.      1: Your Parent’s enemy is your enemy One of the things that our parents taught us while growing up was that their enemy is our enemy. Well, they had their reasons. Whenever my parents had a quarrel or a misunderstanding with someone, they would warn us not to associate with the person and even their children if they had. We were made to believe that anyone who doesn't like our parents doesn’t like us. As I grew older, I realized that your parent’s enemies should not be your enemy. There is a thin line between blindly following others and making our own c...

Beyond 'Happily Ever After': Navigating The Realities of Marriage.

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You did it! You tied the knot, exchanged vows, and celebrated with family and friends. The wedding may be over, but the journey is just beginning. It's time to take a deep breath and dive headfirst into married life. It's common for couples to experience a honeymoon phase at the beginning of their marriage, where everything seems perfect and blissful. But soon after, they might realize that their expectations of what marriage is like, do not always match with reality. In this context, we'll discuss some of the challenges and realities of married life that may surprise you, and offer tips for how to navigate them. JUST THE BOTH OF YOU Marriage is an exciting journey and weddings can be very much exciting too. A lot of couples look forward to their weddings and how it will go and all the other exciting stuff that comes with weddings. Most times, the journey of Marriage can be swept under the excitement of the wedding ceremony. However, every couple needs to bear in mind that ...