Every few months, our phones gently tap us on the shoulder with a little message:“Software update available.”And what do we do?We plug it in overnight. Like it’s 11:59 PM, and we’re tucking our phones into the charger, like babies going to daycare, full of hope and promise. Excited for some mysterious promise of “improved performance” … Continue reading Stop Ugrading Everything But Yourself!
In my previous post, we unpacked the idea that some couples argue often and are still happy together, because of what? That's my friends, something we have to figure out. Well, consider this the sequel. Because the more I think about it, the more I realize: there’s a certain charm to their chaos. So, the … Continue reading The Secrets Behind Lasting Relationships Revealed! (Part 2)
I just left Desi & Arif's (pseudonym) apartment. It was raining a little, not dramatically, just that soft, cold kind of drizzle that feels like it’s trying to match the mood. And I can't stop replaying it. The plate. It started with a plate. I sat there, third-wheeling a conversation I wasn’t invited into. And … Continue reading The Secrets Behind Lasting Relationships Revealed! (Part 1)
In a Coffee Shop, Somewhere in Jakarta. 14.35 pm Sit next to me, there's a beautiful couple over there. Based on their appearance, they kinda look like me, probably in their 40s. I don't have the intention or whatsoever to eavesdrop, but since I'm in "zen" mode, basically just chilling, my ears are quite sensitive … Continue reading A Sign of a Happy Relationship: Playful Teasing!
What's the sign of a happy, long-lasting relationship? Honestly, I'm not an expert on relationships, so I can't say for sure. I could totally Google it and find some credible sources out there, and write it here, but that might be a bit much, right? Anyway, I've got my take on it, and I've noticed … Continue reading When “Nothing” is Everything
