And you definitely shouldn’t have to resort to killing your spouse to get what’s yours — (Disclaimer: Spoilers ahead from Kevin Can F**k Himself) Allison McRoberts spends her days picking up her husband’s underwear, cooking and is pretty much at the disposal of her husband’s whims 24/7. While she plays the classic housewife role, she is deeply unhappy in her marriage. Allison dreams of living in…

Wake up smiling everyday — The story of businessman and the fisherman There was once a businessman standing on the beach in a small fishing village. Looking out to sea, he noticed a local fisherman rowing his boat to shore. The businessman was impressed by all the fat, fresh fish that the fisherman had caught. When the fisherman arrived on land, the…

Make sure you’re prepared to handle the consequences — Women empowerment is all about knowing and promoting your own self-worth. It’s about exercising your right to make your own decisions and fight for what you believe in. Unfortunately, society hasn’t made it easy for women to have confidence in their own decision-making or in themselves. It seems like we…

The gentrification of Mahjong teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of professional copywriting — Click. Click. Click. That’s the sound of Chinese tradition being played across generations, a game that grandkids can play with their grandparents. A game passed down from their ancestors and their ancestors before them. The swooshing of the tiles on the velvety green table is mesmerizing, as are the hands…

Your closet can surprisingly teach you a lot about yourself — I’ve been focusing a lot of my writing these days on what’s in my closet. With everything going on around the world, it seems like a frivolous topic to focus on. While it may seem like a waste of time to many (even to myself sometimes), I still managed to…

That has nothing to do with your weight — How many times have you looked at your closet, fingers grazing through each and every item, and then with a sigh say, “I have nothing to wear.” I’ve had the “nothing to wear” thought less often since doing so. When it comes to our closets, we have way too much…

And how you can finally start enjoying the clothes you have — Do you need another black t-shirt or white tank top? Yes, and yes. At least that’s what I tell myself. Rather than asking if I need something, a better question would be “Why can’t I stop buying clothes?” I’m always very cautious about how I spend my money and that…

You need to figure out your priorities first before you can start throwing things out — You’ve incorporated your things into your identity “A diamond is forever” is a slogan that has been with us since the 1940s. Proposing with a diamond ring seems like the inevitable choice for a lot of couples. Diamonds have become synonymous with love, companionship and status. With one look of a finger, you’re able to tell if…

You might want to take another look at that “maybe” pile under your bed — It’s not easy to get rid of clothes. You haven’t worn half your closet in years but you can’t let go of certain items despite the holes and the stains. It’s not easy to let go of your clothes. But here are four signs to help you decide whether it’s…