fact or fiction

Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.

Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over welfare cuts
Starmer is confronted with a growing labor revolt over welfare cuts. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure from within his own party as a growing number of Labour MPs voice opposition to his stance on welfare cuts. Within a few weeks of Labour's historic victory in the general election, the internal rebellion has revealed deep divisions within the party. Starmer's decision to maintain some welfare restrictions imposed by the previous Conservative government, particularly the two-child benefit cap, is at the heart of the dissent. Despite pre-election hopes that a Labour government would reverse the policy—seen by critics as punitive and harmful to low-income families—Starmer has signalled there will be no immediate change.
By GLOBAL NEWSabout a year ago in Humans
How Modern Life Disconnected Us from Real Community
We live in a time where connection is everywhere. A tap, a swipe, a scroll—and we can access thousands of people. We have group chats, followers, likes, and virtual hangouts.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
The Cost of Always Being “Nice”
From a young age, many of us are taught to be nice. To be polite, agreeable, pleasant. To smile, nod, and keep the peace.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
The Myth of the “Strong” Woman and Why It’s Exhausting
We hear it all the time. “She’s so strong.” “She never cries.” “She handles everything on her own.” “She’s been through so much and never complains.”
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Letting Someone Go Doesn’t Mean You Stopped Loving Them
We grow up believing that love should be enough. That if you truly love someone, you’ll fight for them. You’ll stay. You’ll weather every storm, bridge every distance, and heal every hurt—together.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Holding Love Loosely, Not Fearfully
For a long time, I held love like a lifeline—tight-fisted, white-knuckled, scared to let go. I thought the tighter I held on, the safer it would feel.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Why I Stopped Over-Explaining Myself to People
For years, I lived in a constant state of over-explaining. I explained my silence. I explained my boundaries. I explained my decisions, feelings, and healing to people who weren’t trying to understand—only to judge or fix me.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Navigating Relationships Without Losing Your Inner Peace
Relationships are beautiful— they teach us love, patience, empathy, and growth. But they can also be overwhelming. Especially when you begin to feel like you’re losing pieces of yourself just to maintain the connection.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Loving Someone Who Doesn’t Heal the Way You Do
Healing is personal. It’s tender, tangled, and rarely linear. So when you love someone—deeply and truly—who doesn’t heal the way you do,
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
When Friendship Ends Quietly
Some friendships don’t end in loud fights. There are no explosive texts, no harsh words, no official final conversation. Just distance.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
The Beauty of Platonic Soulmates
When we think of soulmates, we often picture romantic love— sunsets, passion, shared apartments, growing old together. But what if the deepest soul connection in your life doesn’t come with a kiss,
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans
Holding Space for Others Without Losing Yourself
There’s something beautiful about being the one people go to. The listener. The steady one. The one who picks up the phone, remembers the hard dates, and says, “I’m here” and means it.
By Irfan Aliabout a year ago in Humans