THE FEBRUA

Since Valentine's Day has passed recently, a lot of people would have put themselves down to the fact that they are still single. It's okay to have felt this way in this world of extremist ideas. There is an assumption that single people are unworthy and fit for nothing. But the thing is, being single is way better than being in a bad relationship.   You should never jump into a relationship unless you are actually ready for it. And never do it just because all your friends are into relationships and they try to set you up with someone. Don't do it for the sake of killing time either. Casual dating and all is fun only when your partner is also ready for it. Don't be desperate to find a partner to fill the void of your loneliness. Instead, try exploring yourself. Work, earn, and save a little for yourself. Make visits to orphanages and old age homes once in a while, and then you'll get to know that you're just single and not alone. Have a deep conversation with ...

We have always come across quotes like "love yourself first" or put yourself first. But what does it really mean to love yourself? It's not just about doing your skin care or spending time in the gym, working out to get into shape. Self-love is all about accepting yourself as you are. It's about valuing your emotions. We use kindness as a tag line for all our gestures. We most often sacrifice our lives to make others happy in the name of kindness and fail to live for ourselves. Living for yourself doesn't mean that you are selfish or self-centered. Instead, it means that you are being there for yourself. One should never feel guilty for choosing themselves over anyone else. When you start loving yourself, you'll eventually start respecting yourself, and this helps you to build your own standards. You are not supposed to be a people-pleaser in order to gain others' respect. Listen to yourself first and follow your intuition. Embrace yourself. Stand in fron...