From time immemorial, society have frowned upon single women. If you read classical literature, from Shakespeare to Jane Austen - there is a recurring theme that single females need to get married, need to have children, need to have a man to be complete. Meh! What gives, right? Today, although being single is much more accepted than it was, say 30 years ago, there are … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons why Being Single ROCKS!
Love & Relationships
Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
You've probably, at one point in your life or another, received an email from an exiled prince from a little-known South African country who needs your help to move his gazillions of dollars from one bank to another - and he is happy to give you a big chunk of his money as a reward (or payment) once the deal has been finalized. Sounds familiar eh? This kind of scam is called … [Read more...] about Scam Alert – An overview of different scam techniques
5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started
We're all familiar with wedding traditions - you know, brides having to wear white; giving toasts at the reception and carrying the bride across the threshold. We've seen these numerous times on films and television shows, as well as being done on actual weddings and receptions. However, have you ever what were the meanings or reasons behind these practices? Here are a few … [Read more...] about 5 Common Wedding Traditions – How These Started
How (much) Do I Love Thee? Let me count … how much was spent on the wedding (Celebrity Weddings)
No matter how much you want to stick to a budget, diligently sticking to a checklist - your wedding will most likely cost a wee bit more than what you and your significant other had planned on spending. Yes, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event (hopefully) and you want to make it perfect. You probably want to mark the start of your beautiful married life with the one you love with a … [Read more...] about How (much) Do I Love Thee? Let me count … how much was spent on the wedding (Celebrity Weddings)
Benefits of Being on a Wedding Registry
Bridal or Wedding Registries ... there was a time in the not so distant past that you cannot even think of suggesting to a bride that she should sign up for a bridal registry. It was just ... not done. Back then, people felt that the soon-to-be-married couple were being cheeky for even suggesting what they wanted to receive as wedding presents. Engaged couples don't drop hints … [Read more...] about Benefits of Being on a Wedding Registry