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The Performance of Appreciation: Why We Turned Mother’s Day into a Press Release
The Monday following the second Sunday of May is characterized by a specific kind of quiet. The digital sirens have ceased, the floral arrangements ar
The Silence of the ‘Good’ Man: Why Your Social Comfort is Killing Us
The world was first forced to look at this in 2024 during the trial of Dominique Pelicot in France. We watched in horror as a 71-year-old man admitted
Not All Sisterhood Is Sacred: The Truth About Female Friendships, Fallout, and Finally Choosing Peace
We love the idea of girls supporting girls. It looks good on Instagram, sounds empowering in captions, and feels like something we should all belie
The Business of Loneliness
Not long ago, loneliness was considered a private ache, something people endured quietly and rarely discussed in polite company. Today, it is a market
The Marriage Deadline
“So, what next?” For women in their late twenties and early thirties, the question is rarely about work. It is not about promotions, degrees or
After the Roses Fade: Love That Doesn’t Cost a Rupee
The days after Valentine’s are strangely quiet. The heart-shaped balloons begin to sink. The supermarket shelves look less dramatic. The social medi
Love in the Digital Age: Why Tech Gifts Are the New Language of Romance This Valentine’s
The smartphone buzzes. A smartwatch vibrates gently. Wireless earbuds deliver a favourite song. In 2026, love speaks fluent technology.
Are You a Passionate Lover or a Compassionate Lover?
You know that stage when your heart starts racing every time your situationship texts ’’hey’’? When your brain basically turns into a dopamine
RihView: Cost, Cartels & Complicated Love
The past week, Sri Lanka proved that even survival here is a luxury purchase, the Navy hauled in another billion-rupee drug bust that feels more famil
Why Self-Love Feels So Difficult (and What to Remember About It)
We hear it everywhere: “love yourself.” It sounds simple enough, right? But when you actually try to practice self-love, it often feels…hard, so
The Rise of “Chosen Families”
In today’s world, the definition of family has truly evolved and continues to do so. Once confined strictly to bloodlines and legal ties, the idea o
Why Sri Lanka Still Fumbles Sex Ed: And What That’s Doing to Our Youth
It’s not often that a piece of latex makes national headlines. But Sri Lanka is once again debating whether condom use belongs in classrooms, with t
When ’Not Yet Married’ Feels Like a Crime
At some point during the transition between the age of innocence and the age of ’’so when is the wedding?’’Every Sri Lankan woman faces her ul
Rushing “I Do”?: Love, Laugh… and Wait!
In Sri Lanka, weddings are the ultimate show. The glittering sarees, the ceremonies, the cake structures taller than your little cousins set the stage
The Instagram Therapy Trap: The Pop Psychology Problem
You don’t need to scroll far to see it. Toxic, triggered, gaslighting, boundaries; the vocabulary of psychology is everywhere, from captions to conv
How Dogs Are Saving the Sanity of Gen Z and Their Grandparents
Between doomscrolling, burnout, and an overwhelming fear of the future, Gen Z is barely holding it together. And on the other side of the family tree,
How to be a good listener
Everyone is always yapping, oversharing on stories, ranting in group chats, sending voice notes like they are podcasting from the trenches. But you kn
“They’re Just My Work Spouse”: But Your Real One Isn’t Laughing
More and more Sri Lankans are adopting the “work husband / work wife” label: that one colleague you vent to, lunch with, confide in, and maybe eve
“Why Didn’t She Leave?” Is the Wrong Question
The surveillance footage of Cassie and Diddy is gut-wrenching. It’s raw. Violent. The kind of video you watch once and then wish you hadn’t. And y
The Unofficial Guide to Surviving a Sri Lankan Wedding
There’s nothing quite like a Sri Lankan wedding. It’s not just a celebration - it’s an epic. A multi-day affair wrapped in lace, ritual, gold je
The Unseen Weight of Mum Guilt:Chasing Ambitions, Missing Milestones
Today, I’m sitting thousands of miles away from home, in a bustling foreign city, surrounded by opportunity, excitement, and the very thing I’ve w
Clicks, Cash, and Culture: Sri Lanka’s OnlyFans Wave
There was a time when “content creator” meant vlogging, cooking videos, or maybe even makeup tutorials. But the digital world has evolved - and in
What Are We Really Doing to Prevent Sexual Assault?
The news out of Homagama has shaken the country - not because it’s new, but because it’s heartbreakingly familiar. A 15-year-old girl, gang sexual
What are the challenges of being single?
Being single irrespective of whether you are a female or male comes with challenges. It is perhaps more difficult in Sri Lanka where one has to often
Netflix’s Adolescence and Toxic Masculinity
Netflix’s Adolescence opens with a bang - literally. A 13-year-old boy named Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) finds his seemingly ordinary life torn apart
How to Protect Your Son from the Manosphere: A Guide for Parents
The rise of figures like Andrew Tate and the toxic online culture of the ’’manosphere’’ have left many parents wondering: How do I protect my
Old School Wisdom: Goolbai Gunasekara
This week, we’re excited to feature Goolbai Gunasekara – a celebrated educator, author, and true beacon of wisdom. With a lifetime of experience u
Love, Lies, and Red Flags: Navigating the Pitfalls of Dating Apps
Online dating is a paradox of modern romance - equal parts thrilling and bewildering. For every promising connection, there’s a cautionary tale lurk
From Valentine’s to wedded couples: A reflection on their journey
Valentine’s Day over the years has increasingly become a fashionable concept and marketing material, with business entities making the most for prom
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