The director David Cronenberg has long been known for making films that are about, at their heart, the human body. Many people refer to his films such as Videodrome and [...]
Author Archive for Sarah James-Cyrus
Sarah James-Cyrus is a Civil Servant and a fervent freelance, willing to tackle a wide range of subject matter, her past articles have explored political debates to poignant teen issues. Past and current clients include Teen Caribbean online, Kush magazine, The South London Press, New Black Magazine, Precious Magazine and Flavour. She has also hosted her own show Brent Youth Radio and the UK Unsigned finals. Professionally, she would say she is a visionary, quite opinionated and not afraid to push boundaries. Follow Sarah on Twitter @illusionSJC
Time to Walk?
A positive relationship can be an enhancing source of optimism, appreciation and love, however once the honeymoon period subsides and the testing period comes into play, it can also be a breeding ground for contempt, anger, depression, anxiety and unhappiness. Whilst every relationship is unique, most people would agree that it is difficult to pinpoint the [...]
Be Careful What You Wish For – Part 2
“Soul mates are people who bring out the best in you. They are not perfect but they are always perfect for you” Most of us are aware of the age old tale of Aladdin, his trusted genie and the endless possibilities provided with the granting of three wishes. Some will even be familiar with the [...]
Be Careful What You Wish For – Part 1
Most are familiar with the concept that like attracts like and many of us are convinced that the reason why we continue to attract similar people into our lives is because they are a reflection of who we really are. For most singletons the quest to find that perfect partner becomes complicated, when their perfectly [...]
Post Break-Up – Are You Hard or Soft Centred?
The end of a meaningful relationship is one of the hardest things to cope with, as it often leaves us exposed to a Pandora’s box of emotions. Newly single, you are forced to cope with the loss of that special person, as well as the shattered hopes and dreams of your previously planned future together. [...]
Goodbye Honeymoon… Hello Relationship
The honeymoon period in most relationships is usually crammed with the culmination of endearing gestures, poignant revelations and spontaneous acts. From being contentedly overwhelmed by the late night phone calls and flirty text messages, to the impulsive date nights and that feeling of being totally besotted with each other; it is easy to conclude that [...]
How To Avoid Relationship Faux Pas
When you struggle with your partner, you are struggling with yourself. Every fault you see in them touches a denied weakness in yourself. (Deepak Chopra) The start of a new year always brings about reflection, new ambitions and inspired action to achieve more. As a result, most will initiate diet’s, insist on physical check –up’s [...]
How to Survive the Honeymoon Period
“The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are.”(Stephen R.Covey) Every day the papers are overpopulated with stories of unfaithfulness, impending divorces and kiss and tell stories of the Rich and Famous. It seems as though, we have lost the secret ingredient [...]
Brush Away Those Singleton Blues
With the sudden dip of temperature causing us to dust the cobwebs from our hats, gloves and scarves, Winter is definitely here! For most people, thoughts turn to the planning of impending significant family occasions and the countdown to Christmas, but for some, the idea of spending the next few months with only the duvet [...]
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Is It OK to Recycle Your Wardrobe?
Thank you for your question. When I first read your question it was slightly misleading as I thought you were referring to donating your clothes to charity. Although this was [...]
Style
Maxi Dresses for Maximum Impact
The maxi dress has been adorning the red carpet and the high street for a long time now however we have taken it upon ourselves to highlight a few of [...]
Relationships
Does Age Really Matter?
Helen McCrory with Callum Turner in the ITV1 drama, ‘Leaving’
After watching an ITV1 drama the other night called Leaving about an older woman and younger man relationship, I started to think …. If you [...]
