Relationships
Redefining The Ideal Valentine’s Dinner Date
Every year, whether it be in reality or in movies, books or in your dreams, the ideal Valentine’s Day date is a candlelit dinner. A fancy bottle of
Indulge on Valentine’s Day
As much as Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love indulging in some delectable food with your partner - or if you are single - on your own, can c
4 Clichéd Things Sri Lankans Do For Valentine’s Day
Some things in life are clichés for a reason, be it quotes which inspire you (be it to challenge your personal record at the gym, or eat the last pie
Axing the Exes
The Boyfriend and I have fun conversations where we speculate what our lives would have been like if we had met each earlier - when we were schooling;
Pro Life or Pro Choice?
Abortion is oft treated like a dirty secret, and not surprisingly, receives step motherly treatment. Especially from politicians. Nevertheless, the to
Gudppl
Gudppl (good people) is a new social network in Sri Lanka, with a passion to make a positive meaningful impact at home and around the world through vo
Why Flings Are So 2003
If I were to Google the most significant happenings in 2003, I would come across the occasional flood, victory in a game, and a change in governments.
#NoFilter - Spinster is the New Sexy
Single has long been a status of mine. As I reach the endearing thirties and while most women my age in Sri Lanka are religiously looking for the one,
The Female Bro Code
It’s the third week of 2017 and I am feeling rather philosophical. I’ve been off green tea for a while, so that can’t be the reason for the latt
How about some criticism for millennials
Delivered well with the right motives and intentions and taken well, criticism will help build, foster and nurture good stuff to great things. Deliver
What They Don’t Tell You About Being Single
For something like three and half years, I met people who seemed to envy my single status. They would say, You are so luck-eeey; after carefully tryin
Different Strokes for 2017
Our question to a cross section of the society was, just how much they would like to do things differently in 2017? We have a bag full of ideas. Lets
A Single Girl’s Guide to 2017
As 2017 is fast approaching, it’s only fair Singletons avoid sitchuations in the year ahead. Having said that, be warned that there are certain matt
The Reality of the Sri Lankan Christmas Lunch
One thing which every Sri Lankan actively looks forward to is the food and not just the sweets with hints of brandy and what would normally be consid
Community Dogs in Sri Lanka
Coexistence of humans and animals has been a topic that has been discussed by animal rights activists in Sri Lanka during the recent past. Although mu
A Tropical Christmas
Christmas is one of the few holidays during the year which every Sri Lankan actively looks forward to. It’s so highly anticipated, that families re
Ten Times a Single Girl Says I Like You
Yes, I could actually think of ten times I’ve said I like you without having to say the words. One of the longstanding jokes I have with The Boyfrie
Open Plan in Sri Lanka
If you’re not familiar with the term open space or open plan concept, then think of the headquarters of Google, Pixar or Facebook. Imagine a vast op
Questions for the Newly Coupled Girl
Let me just start by saying that questions *never* end. Even if it meant you’ve been single for years, you’re asked why; when you’re finally in
5 lesser known charities that could use your help this Christmas
The wellrehearsed line during this time is that Christmas is the season of giving. And as cliched as one might think that is, it definitely isn’t a
Scammers in and around Colombo
Parents often warn their children not to talk to strangers, and yet it’s an impossibility to go about your daily dues without having to converse wit
The Dos and Don’ts Of Relationships
When I am asked what I loved most about being single and how it has changed over the last two months with The Boyfriend, I readily say that the three
Types of People You Will Meet at a Party
Us Sri Lankans love a good party. Whether we’re throwing one or attending one nothing gets us pumped up like a good baila session and plenty of hea
When life is in the valley
If we are to plot a chart through our respective lives, it should run like an ECG reading with much ups and downs. In some, there could be an even sp
Dear Future Boyfriend
As I contemplate how blissful my current single status is, I thought there might come a time where I might revel in the realms of a relationship and t
What I Wish I Hadn’t Done In The Single Years
With great relationship status updates comes great questions. Over the last month, I have received a great many messages via WhatsApp, text, and Faceb
Reforming the MMDA
A much needed revision of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has been called for with the government appointing a subcommittee to look into t
7 Types of People at Lankan Supermarkets
A trip to the supermarket can either be tedious or therapeutic depending on how you look at it, but you can bet it’s always unbelievably entertaini
From Independence to a Relationship
Leaving behind a Red Velvet cake for a Cookie Dough cake is never easy; both sides look equally amazing. In the same way leaving behind a delightfully
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