relationships

Trace the link between feminism and relationships from outdated norms to modern conventions including chivalry, working mothers, splitting the bill and beyond.

5 Toxic Personality Traits to Spot in Your Girlfriend
What really pisses me off in women is the double standard we have in accountability. We all hold men accountable for what they do, but when it comes to women, we don’t hold ourselves accountable for how our actions have damaged some men.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
What You Can Do to Avoid Awkward Dates
Some people come off creepy when they are nervous. They stare at you in silence, not knowing what to say. You fidget, get anxious that maybe they just don’t like you.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Breaking 8 Years of Silence
I want to preface this by saying that I'm really not looking for "I'm sorry this happened to you" or "You're so strong" or whatever other supportive things people will say. I am simply sharing my story because there are so many young women out there that are silent - just as I was.
By Shelby Larsen4 years ago in Viva
4 Things That Make a Relationship Great
We know how to date in today’s relationships, but we don’t know how to update. In marriage, we have to understand we are marrying a stage because he or she will change. We date and marry a person in different stages of their life.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
Why Do Guys Mistake Innocent Gestures for Flirting
Ever being in a situation where you showed kindness to a guy, maybe you held the door open for him or gave him your seat in a bus- he gives you the creepy wink and wicked smile because he thinks you were indirectly flirting with him?
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
7 Ways to Know When a Blind Loyalty Is Hurting You
When you are in love, you believe anything your partner says. You are loyal to them because you trust them to keep your best interest at heart and to the extent that they won’t betray you.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
The Importance of Boundaries Around Diet & Body Image. Top Story - April 2022.
Boundaries. A word that may sound scary and limiting, but when used properly in various areas of life can bring a sense of comfort and reassurance.
By Erin R. Wilson4 years ago in Viva
Don’t Fool Yourself Frequent Sex Won’t Stop Him From Cheating
When it comes to love and loyalty, do the two go hand in hand? According to experts, regular intimacy can reduce divorce rates and strengthen relationships.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
How to Tell She’s a Woman with Class after Your First Date
Elegance can be intimidating. When an elegant woman walks into a room, the aura in the room suddenly changes. Her style, her voice, her posture combines to give an irresistible demeanor.
By Jessey Anthony4 years ago in Viva
I don't want to feel lonely, therefore I choose to be alone instead
I experience the glow of his body when I awaken and wind up spooned in with his. I hang tight for two minutes before I get up from bed to approach my day.
By Zoya4 years ago in Viva
There are many forms of marriage, but it is not at all necessary to live together as sisters and brothers. ?
There are often times when the word marriage can make us laugh or weep; but then again, we must not be too hard on ourselves for having been married before. I was once married under what is now called day-to-day vows – that is where the phrase Day-to-Day-Love comes from. We are not obligated (or even allowed) to live our whole lives together as sisters and brothers.
By Bibhav 4 years ago in Viva
Black With a Pinch of Salt
Black with a pinch of salt He is back again, the same guy from last week who liked his coffee black with a pinch of salt. It was the strangest order of coffee I have ever had to make since I started working as a coffee barrister. Funny enough, the order was the hardest because I had to discover where we kept the salt in the café kitchen. I obviously have a crush on him but who wouldn’t with the way God made him. Today, however, he was in with a young lady who had moons in her eyes when she looked at him.
By Nneka Anieze4 years ago in Viva