I often hear women say, “Preiksha, I haven’t picked up a textbook in fifteen years. I don’t even know how to use the latest apps. How can I possibly start now?” In our society, there is an invisible ‘expiry date’ placed on a woman’s professional potential. If you didn’t start a career in your early …
At 18, it does not take much to feel like something meaningful has begun.A little attention, a few thoughtful messages, and someone who seems to understand you can feel like the beginning of something real. But this is also the stage where many young women confuse feeling seen with being valued, and being chosen …
Originally published on Medium Dear 18–19 year old girls: please don’t build your life around being chosen. You’re not “too young to know better.” You’re young enough to be targeted — by romance, by manipulation, by loneliness, by the “good guy” who says the right things. And I’m writing this without moral panic, without shame, without the usual …
We hear it all the time — “love yourself first.”And while self-love is powerful, I’ve realized something most people don’t talk about enough: emotional validation from a partner matters just as much. No matter how deeply you love yourself, the comfort, strength, and security that comes from feeling seen by someone you love is irreplaceable. …
Knowing how to have difficult conversations is one of the most important relationship skills. Not just to resolve conflict—but to build deeper emotional intimacy. Every relationship—no matter how loving—faces moments of tension.There are times when you need to talk about something hard: unmet needs, recurring arguments, financial stress, emotional disconnection. But many of us hesitate. …
When Silence Feels Louder Than Words There are few things more frustrating — more lonely — than talking to someone who just… doesn’t listen. Especially when that someone is your own husband. It’s not always shouting. Sometimes it’s the quiet dismissal. The phone in his hand while you speak. The quick “hmm” and change of …
