As we are entering wedding season in this part of the world I feel the evident discrepancies in how couplehood is viewed by society versus singlehood. While planning (yet another) bachelorette party I found myself feeling rather annoyed and reluctant. At first I couldn’t put my finger on why I was dragging my feet with …
I’m unable to count the amount of times I’ve begun to type on my blog only to delete it. Mainly, I’ve had a feeling of being a phony if I were to post photos of picturesque nature landscapes or of myself with a wide smile enjoying life. I’ve captured plenty of images on camera and …
Continue reading Happy birthday to me (traveling solo and breaking old patterns)
Diverging from my old beaten life track and turn in the direction of travel and discovery has been the ultimate decision. Having the luxury expanding my sense of freedom certainly has given grounds for both gratitude and pride. The perks of travelling blended with trifles like culture clashes, language barriers and constantly getting astray, has …
The terminology used when describing singles is rarely a flattering . The absence of a romantic partner, seems to lead to conclusions indicating there is a dysfunction at bay. One area where this occurs is in our ability to bond to another human being. I can testify to this myself having been on the receiving …
Continue reading Singleness- malfunction or enhanced ability?
How do you live a fulfilling single life? For those who are single by choice, who's to say that can't be a satisfactory life? Besides from what society, pop culture and tradition tells us of course 🙂 For the involuntary singles, the thought of having a fulfilling single life might not exactly feel like a …
Can you reach that place where the single life is happy and free on a full time basis? I say, not a chance in hell. There will always be bad days. Days of doubt and when you question yourself and your life. Days where it feels unfair and like you’ve made zero progress. This obviously …
Continue reading When negative feelings and thoughts about ourselves get triggered
