Matters of the Heart

I can remember with lucent clarity the first time I embraced an end. I was talking to my brother about a recent rejection I encountered. Basically, I cared about someone…

Ah, the breakup. An often-debated topic that I’m sure no one is a stranger to. Breakups come in all shapes, intensities, lengths and sizes. They all have one thing in…

In my experience, I have found that friendships can be the easiest things in the world. They can require no effort from either person in order for them to thrive.…

Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for as far back as you can remember…Maybe it never even crossed your mind until it became your reality…Or maybe it was something you…

We’ve all probably dealt with this scenario before. Having to say a (temporary!) goodbye to someone who’s moving away, whether to another state or whole different country altogether. Fortunately, even…

The first mobile phone number I ever memorised was that of my big sister. I was eight when I was bought a pink, brick-like Nokia, and every day when I…

What would we do without our friends? From reuniting for the start of another academic season, to celebrating each and every holiday together (Galentine’s Day, Christmas, Halloween, Bonfire Night… any…

For most, tidying up is a dreary, rainy day activity, neglected until the mounting loads of clothes, papers, books and knick knacks have finally made our homes unlivable. But tidying…

Whether it’s your romantic relationship, a platonic friendship or even a family relationship, intimacy and connection are the foundation to healthy relationships. Being connected to one another is what helps…

Is there anything worse than the heaviness of an unresolved disagreement lingering in the air? Or the anxiety of sensing impending conflict on the horizon? Disagreeing is a part of…

People say our twenties are some of the best years of your life. Because why not? You’re young, you don’t have too many crazy responsibilities and nothing is tying you…

No matter whether you’re single or in a relationship, February 14th is fast approaching. Whether you like it or not, there is just no escaping it. Everywhere I look at…

Love is patient and love is kind. Love is never boastful and never jealous, but most importantly, love is the greatest measure of self-worth. Why it’s more than just a…

Gift-giving. Raise your hand if the idea of venturing out onto the busy high street sounds like your worst nightmare. It can be incredibly daunting when you know you want to…

My sister has been my best friend and person since day one. So, getting her means you get me too. Dear future brother in law, First of all, I’d like…