Relationships

Growing up in a dysfunctional home can leave behind emotional baggage that’s hard to unpack, even well into adulthood. According to psychologists, many of the coping beliefs children form in chaotic or unstable households stick around longer than we realize. These beliefs often helped us survive emotionally as kids, but they can mess with our...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

Looking for relationship longevity tips? Well the first thing you should know is this: Long-term love doesn’t happen by accident. It takes care, consistency, and a few simple but powerful habits to keep things strong over the years. If you’re looking for real-world relationship longevity tips, these are the ones that show up again and...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

When it comes to relationship advice for women, knowing what not to say can be just as important as knowing what to share. Good communication builds trust, but that doesn’t mean every thought needs to be voiced. Some things, even if honest, can cause unnecessary tension, insecurity, or confusion in a relationship. These aren’t about...

Raven Fon

Raven Fon

Relationships & Sociology Expert

As the cost of living surges across Canada, many Indian migrants, particularly from Punjab and Haryana, are feeling the pinch. With housing, food, and essential expenses on the rise, newcomers are turning to unconventional strategies to make ends meet. One such approach, “hot bedding,” has sparked widespread debate online. Monique Jeremiah, a 37-year-old Canadian woman,...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

For generations, monogamy has been hailed as the ultimate relationship ideal. The narrative is simple: find your soulmate, commit for life, and enjoy the happiness that follows. However, a groundbreaking meta-analysis published in the Journal of Sex Research has sparked a critical conversation about whether monogamy is truly the gold standard for relationship satisfaction. By...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Rose, a 63-year-old widow, had always placed her family above everything. After the sudden death of her husband, Raymond, she took on the responsibility of raising four children—Don, David, Daniel, and Debbie—single-handedly. She worked tirelessly, balancing multiple jobs to ensure her children had the opportunities she never did. Despite her sacrifices, her sons betrayed her....

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist

Isabel Coles, a 32-year-old North Carolina native, was living a dream when she tied the knot with Christopher Coles in September 2024. The couple’s shared love for music took them to the ‘Sea.Hear.Now’ Festival in New Jersey for their honeymoon. The newlyweds were “insanely happy,” Isabel recalled, unaware of the heartache that lay ahead. Just...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist