Physical expressions of affection are necessary to build care, trust, and security — Growing up in India, physical touch and public displays of affection (PDA) were not commonplace. …

Especially when the negative memories take over the positive ones — After going through a divorce I often wonder what was it about this person that was attractive in the first place, what was it that made me fall in love. Because by the time we reach the stage of a divorce, the person becomes unrecognizable. Almost like a stranger! I…

Are you ready to be in a relationship? — Ending my marriage was one of the toughest decisions I had to make in my life. It was almost ten years in the making, ten years of questioning myself before I was ready to make the move. Coming out of that marriage felt freeing. I was able to breathe again…

aka Feel the Self-Love and Sensuality — If you had met me during the pandemic, you would have been very tempted to give me some self-care tips like asking me to get my eyebrows shaped or to consider changing out of the same pair of sweatpants once in a while. Sidebar: As an Indian endowed with a…

Indra Nooyi’s My Life in Full — For the later part of my marriage, I struggled with trying to make sense of my role as a working woman and primary caregiver to my children whilst supporting my husband in his pursuit to climb the top of the corporate ladder. Why did he get a pass from parenting…

Easy to moderate-level hikes in the New York City area — Growing up in India in a metropolitan city crowded with people and with dust and pollution, I wasn’t oriented to spending time in the outdoors except for a stroll on the beach at dawn or dusk. When I moved to New York about 11 years back, a friend of mine…

Yes, you can! —

The universe has many ways of sending us affirmations and validations — I am not a religious person but I do believe that there is a higher power. That may very well be deep within us, in our subconscious, but for now, I will go with the power residing in the universe. …

Three days in New Orleans — New Orleans, fondly referred to as NOLA, is one of the unique and iconic cities to visit in the United States. With a blend of history and culture, there is a lot to do and see in this Southern city with its French and Spanish influence. Travel Tip: Check the…