Love & Relationships

LIFE

Learning how to say no

Many of us struggle with creating and asserting healthy boundaries in our lives, but boundaries are critical for a fulfilling life. By Gugulethu Mhlungu. I’ve been an Oprah Winfrey fan for many years and have watched many of her interviews. One of my favourite conversations was one she did in 2000 on learning how to […]

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CELEB COUPLES

WATCH: Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly share how they first met

Newlyweds and new parents Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly shared how they first met on their new YouTube channel, Ha Moloi. Image: Bontle Modiselle IG The couple shared that they first met in high school. Priddy shared that he first saw Bontle on SABC 1 dance show, Jika Majika, after hearing about her through his […]

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LIFE

Escaping an emotionally abusive relationship

Physical assault is not the only way in which your partner can abuse you. But, how do you spot the signs of emotional abuse? By Nolwazi Tusini *Not their real names When Azola Mthimkhulu* met her partner, she thought he was the man of her dreams. He was generous, kind and attentive. “Everything was great. […]

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LIFE

Dealing with a difficult mother-daughter relationship

The role of a mother in her children’s lives is one that we hold in high regard. Why is it that we shy away from talking about how mother-daughter relationships can be fraught with many complexities? By: Zukiswa Dlamini Pictures: XX When 28-year-old Akhona* speaks about her mother, her tone changes to one of coldness. […]

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LOVE

Everything you need to know about customary marriage

Most people witnessed the South Gauteng High Court in 2018 rule that popular publicist, Lerato Sengadi, was the customary wife of late hip-hop star, Jabulani Tsambo aka HHP. This was after a highly talked about fight between her and his family following his death. This created a renewed debate around customary marriage, and how it […]

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LOVE

The many faces of love: is monogamy still relevant?

Given that relationship structures are continuously redefined and becoming more accepted in society, how can you know for sure that monogamy is for you? By Simamkele Matuntuta Pictures XX The many faces of love: is monogamy still relevant? Modern societal standards enforce monogamy as the most natural and acceptable relationship dynamic. This is even though […]

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HEALTH

Falling in love with yourself

For many of us, when we think about love, we seldom think of self-love. But, how we see and value ourselves deserves to be a priority, writes Gugulethu Mhlungu. Falling in love with yourself From the time we are young, we are socialised into believing that some loves and relationships are more important than others. […]

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