Relationships

Dealing with My Grandmother’s Passing

The passing of my grandmother was the first loss of a family member that I have dealt with and it has truly rocked me to the core of my being.

Be you; your authentic you

Younger me would have told you to create a persistent shell to hide behind. Young me was so wrong.

I really didn’t want to get married – until I did.

Getting married seemed to be the WORST idea – and then I met him

Muslim Dating to Marriage: The Unofficial Rules

Are all Muslim marriages arranged? Do Muslims date? Don’t worry – I got you covered (lol…hijab).

I Got Married – Surprise!

I’ve been relatively quiet lately and there has been a really good reason for it! I’ve been off getting married …

You Don’t Have to Stay in a Crappy Job

You don’t have to stay in a crappy job. You don’t owe your crappy boss anything. You don’t owe your …

There is no ‘right way’ to deal with trauma

Growing up is an interesting experience. Not only do you grow to understand yourself better, you start to see the …

My Mum Expects an ‘I’m Alive’ Text Every Morning

Let’s start with what’s important: I’m a grown-ass-woman. I have a grown up job and live in a grown up …

It’s Okay to Disappoint Your Parents

It’s amazing how our relationships with our parents change. For most of us, we spend our childhoods treating our parents …

Happy New Year: Remember to Breathe

As countdowns to the new year begin around the world, I want to wish you all a happy and safe …

I’m a Valuable Muslim Woman, Even Without the Husband

You know what I’m sick to death of? Being asked by other Muslims about when I’m getting married. Being asked …

Dear You; Open Letters To Those Who Made Me.

The last year has been one for learning lessons and pushing the limits that I had set for myself. I’m lucky to be surrounded by the right support. Here, I thank them.

Okay. Finding Muslim Men On RSVP Is A Terrible Idea.

I wanted to show my friend this hilarious Islamic dating website that Google used to recommend for me. So I Googled …

Lessons on friendship – come remember them with me.

One thing you’ll learn about me very quickly is that I have a relationship with ancient identities. I’ll talk about …

Arranged Marriage: Old-School Online Dating.

I have to admit, my opinion of arranged marriages… or rather, arranged courting or matchmaking… has always been pretty negative. …

How To Fix a Broken Heart – Or Why Nothing Can Keep You Down.

There are lots of titles I could have used for this post, like ‘Why You Should Never Give Everything You …

The Perils of a Muslim Woman’s Hunt for Mr Right.

I know I’ve said I’m sick and tired of the Lebanese community trying to find me a husband. But these people …

My Family’s New Year’s Resolution – Get me married.

We all know the story about the annoying, old aunt, right? The one where she kept cackling ‘you’re next!’ at …