relationships
Trace the link between feminism and relationships from outdated norms to modern conventions including chivalry, working mothers, splitting the bill and beyond.
Paradoxical
I don’t know how you feel about it, but I genuinely can’t stand the “pick-me/not-like-other-girls” anymore. And I don’t mean the person it’s supposed to identify - I mean the actual terms . I think they're overused - often incorrectly used - and completely reductive; they both do such a disservice in actually helping young women, and it really sets my ass on fire.
By Taylor Rigsby4 days ago in Viva
Dear Women: Stop Feeding the Machine
The entire world has been shaped by a bro-code patriarchy. Look at history: centuries of unhinged, psychotic greed, domination, rape, robbery and killing carried out overwhelmingly by men—and systems built by men to protect male power.
By THE HONED CRONE22 days ago in Viva
"Love Yourself First"
Have you ever watched someone pour every ounce of themselves into a relationship, only to lose track of who they were somewhere along the way? It happens more than most people want to admit. A friend quietly gives up the hobbies she loved so she can spend every evening with her partner. Someone stops saying what they actually think because they're afraid of an argument. Another person starts measuring their own worth by how fast a text gets answered.
By hassan khan2 months ago in Viva
Not Anymore...
I can't do this anymore. You take, and you take until there is nothing left of me to give. I hate this! I hate this! I hate that we reached a point where I can't breathe, I hate how I feel when I'm with you, and I hate who I am. If I'm honest, and I need to be honest, I haven't felt like me in so long. Every concern I bring you, you have a counter to it, and you make it sound so good at the time. You make it sound like it's me. I'm making too much out of this; it's not that big of a deal; your feelings count too,... can I be honest? I'm hearing less and less of me. I'm feeling less and less like me. There is this dark cloud in my home that wasn't there before. I never know what mood I'm going to get from one minute to the next. I'm walking on eggshells again. Wait, stop...this feels too familiar. I'm getting triggered on a daily and so is my daughter. Why? Because you feel familiar with something I've been through before, something and someone I swore I'd never go through or put my kids through again. I'm anxious, I'm jittery, I'm sick to my stomach all the time, I'm having headaches, my ears are ringing... "I can hear you spirit guides. I know I need to listen." You try to control me; you don't want me wearing certain things; you don't want me on my phone too much; you act as if you need to be with me all the time, even in the shower. I get no privacy, no room to breathe. I feel like even going to the doctor alone is a privilege now. I have tried to be understanding of your triggers, your trauma, but what I have to do is keep you stable, which isn't even really helping because you're still mad, you're still upset. What I'm doing, I realize, is actually shrinking myself to help you be big and take control of me, so your own insecurities feel better. Why do I have to shrink to make you feel better? You know what? I'm done! That's right. I can't watch my child cry because she doesn't want to go home to you, and I can't cry myself to sleep another night because I'm slowly dying. I promised myself I wouldn't let this happen again damnit! This will not happen! Burn it all down! Don't touch me! I'm done with my body, my feelings, my emotions, all being used to disarm a man's small mind and small dick! I am my own person, and I am whole without anyone. I know this, but for some reason, I forget. Be it trauma, ptsd, lies I've been told, and have come to believe, but I am done! Sisters, we need to gather together and get angry! Realize your worth! You are worth more than some man's ego. We are women. We give birth, we can tolerate more pain than any man, we calm the storms and the babies at night, we keep the peace, we can have 50 things on our plates, and yet we still get up and continue with the day. Why? Because we have a resilience that the Creator and Mother Nature instilled in us at the beginning of time. We can move mountains! Don't you dare let him bring you down! Don't burn with him; too many people have tried to burn our flames for centuries. Do not be his shadow. Don't dull yourself down. Shine bright and don't be afraid to do so, be happy. Choose you. Love doesn't always mean with a partner. Love can be with yourself, your pets, your children, nature, etc. Please realize this and burn anything down that's getting in the way of that!
By Lindsey Altom4 months ago in Viva
The Teardrop Revolution: Why the Pear Silhouette is the Most Poetic Choice for 2026 Brides
The choices we make in bridal fashion are rarely just about aesthetics. They are silent declarations of our personality, our values, and how we view our place in the world. For years, the mainstream market leaned heavily toward the absolute symmetry of round and square cuts. Yet, as we move through 2026, there is a powerful shift happening across the United Kingdom. Women are embracing asymmetry, organic forms, and designs that feel closer to art than ordinary jewellery. This cultural renaissance has brought pear engagement rings back into the spotlight, establishing the teardrop silhouette as the definitive choice for the modern, independent bride.
By Mohd Kaish4 months ago in Viva
The Soft Edge of Luxury: Why the Oval Silhouette is Dominating 2026 Bridal Style
The landscape of bridal fashion has always been a mirror to cultural shifts. For a long time, the industry was dominated by the sharp, unapologetic angles of square and princess cuts—shapes that felt architectural, modern, and rigid. However, as we progress through 2026, there is a visible softening in the global style aesthetic. From the fluid fabrics dominating the runways of London Fashion Week to the organic textures in interior design, we are craving soft lines, curves, and fluid elegance. This cultural evolution has placed oval engagement rings at the very top of the hierarchy for the modern British bride.
By Mohd Kaish4 months ago in Viva
