How does holding your husband’s hand feel today? — Two decades in, and yet, my heart still pounded. Our fingers interlaced as we sat in silence in our car, the echo of a fight long ended still hanging in the air. It wasn’t our first disagreement, nor would it be our last, but at that moment, something felt surprisingly…

Five lessons anyone married should know. — For one month, there was no sex in my marriage — no intimate touches, no stolen kisses. A closed bedroom door became a silent symbol of an unspoken barrier. The accumulating tension was palpable, yet it brought revelations and unexpected growth. This experience, like diving into icy waters, shocked and…

Navigating heartstrings in the cubicle. — Various factors motivate people to go to work, such as the necessity of paying bills and buying essential goods. In addition, some individuals may find purpose in accomplishing their tasks, while others may feel more motivated to wake up early by having a crush at work. Without a doubt, at…

The raw and unfiltered world of Ali Wong’s ‘Don Wong’ on Netflix. — I love Ali Wong. I find her so relatable on so many levels, and like me, I am sure many of you out there, self-made women who worked your asses off to get the power, money, and respect, share my admiration for this woman. However, as a creator who uses…

“When nowhere feels like home, you just retreat into yourself” — Amy Lau. — Trigger warning: talks about self-harm in the context of depression. It also may contain spoiler alerts. I just finished watching BEEF on Netflix, starring Ali Wong in Amy’s role, a successful business owner who, despite her (apparently) well-put life, struggles with functional depression, and I want to give you my…

Love — on hold. — I’m probably not the only woman to withhold sex in her marriage. Yet, I’m not doing this to punish my husband because the effect is paining me equally or more. While I never considered myself a sex addict or craved it badly, sex is still an important part of my…

If all else fails, you’ll know where to find me. — Laying face down and contemplating the pressures and uncertainties of the job market, my massage therapist’s skilled hands worked away the knots in my muscles. With every gentle yet firm stroke, I couldn’t help but marvel at the value of the human touch in professions like hers. The ability to…

Eight key takeaways for anyone who contemplates quitting cold turkey in their marriage. — I miss sex. And although I could literally go to the other room, take my clothes off, or even my pants, and have sex with my husband, I can’t. I never thought about using sex as a punishment. He doesn’t care, or at least doesn’t show it when I refrain…

My journey of (un)fulfilled love. — If someone inquired about my experience growing up without a father, my initial response would be a nonchalant shrug followed by, “It’s like regular childhood, just without the dad jokes.” In truth, a deeper, more complex reality is hidden beneath this seemingly casual answer. My biological father’s absence left me…