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6 ways to manage your marriage after kids
Esther Perel, a renowned marriage counselor, says it’s ironic how the erotic creates babies, and…
An Unhappy Marriage: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Before the end of any marriage there is a long moment of reflection. Reflecting on…
Life after divorce: What about the children?
We live in a culture that values family and the idea of a family unit.…
“He’d hit me and flip the dining table over if there was just a little extra salt in his food”
Getting a divorce is the greatest accomplishment of my life. It’s the thing that puts…
7 Things We Get Wrong About The Pill
There are many myths around the use of pills. When seeing a couple for counseling…
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of being a Flight Attendant!
Being a flight attendant has always been a dream job for many girls. There is…
How Not To Catch the Early Engagement Disease
In a society where marriage is a social requirement, you would think that it…
5 Reasons Why Divorce Is Actually Better For The Kids
Getting a divorce raises lots of questions, how will my children feel secure? How will…
I Can’t Wait to be 30! “our society will always find things a woman is “too late” for”
“I can’t wait to be 30!” … I remember how that came off as a…
Quit your Job and Travel the World? Think Again!
“Let’s quit our jobs and travel around the world, sweetheart”, I said to my…
Things Get Hairy! 7 Embarrassing Moments during the First Year of Marriage
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been dating, getting married and actually living together is…
Horrible Bosses The Egyptian Version
In my career, I have worked with great bosses. I am not going to talk…
10 Ways your Grandparents are Screwing you Over
Grandparents, the nicest of all Earth species, their sole purpose in life is to make…
9 Creative ways to get rid of El 3arees!
There are very few things in life more annoying than when your mother tells you…
Single Moms in Egypt… It’s Too Damn Hard!
Being a single mom is one of the hardest jobs, trying to be the good…
Loving Via Screen and Keyboard
“Is that you in the avatar?”, “Your picture is beautiful”, “I’m a fan of anything…
Interfaith Marriage: Family Values, Concerns and Obstacles
Being a rebellious romantic like myself poses some challenges, especially for Egyptians in the relationship…
ABC’s of Relocating: Helping your Children to Adapt
My life was almost perfect. Everything was in place. My son got accepted in a…
Is it Ok to Marry a Freelancer?
The concepts of freelancing and entrepreneurship have invaded multiple homes in Egypt recently. With small…
Tips for a Pleasant First Time…
When you’re having sex for the first time, the excitement may be overpowering, but at…
Post Marriage Weight
How to avoid gaining weight after getting married To start with, one has to clearly…
8 Things I Would Have Done if I Were a Boy
If I were a boy, I would have moved out of my parents’ house the minute…
Marital Porn! Is the Real Deal Breaker?
You would think the story your husband is telling all your friends about how his…
Let’s Talk About Sex
Bored and frustrated with the mundane topic of politics, we decided to change to a…
10 Rules Every Married Couple Should Follow
If you’re still new to the whole marriage game, and don’t really know what the…
7 Things nobody tells you about Marriage
Having a baby early on can kill the romance You waited so long to share…
Marriage the most life altering decisions
Marriage is one of the most major, life-altering decisions made by man on a daily…