Mitali Parkhi

8 Things Millennials Think Are No Big Deal (But Our Parents Think Otherwise)

I sort of don’t blame our peeps for not entirely getting us, because let’s face it, we are a tough crowd to understand and handle. Having earned the tag of a generation who changes its mind in a fraction of a second and believes in living life on their own terms, our parents are bound to go nuts with some of our habits. Their upbringing has been all about following rules, acting conventionally and never questioning the elders. While ours is completely the opposite, therefore here are a few things that I bet every Indian Parent can’t stand: When we…Continue Reading

More Than Meets The Eye: 7 Myths About Introverts That You Shouldn’t Believe

We humans tend to judge and stereotype people a lot, but what most of us often end up doing is a case of misjudgment. So much so that forming an opinion without knowing the whole truth has become second nature to our society. For a long time ‘introverts’ have been categorized as many things and have been labelled ‘boring’ and ‘mean’. But it’s time we debunk these myths and put in a little effort to actually get to know someone before we form a judgement. While we are conditioned to judge a book by its cover, seldom we form the…Continue Reading

9 Boundaries That One Must Have In ALL Friendships – Trust Me

Setting boundaries isn’t a bad thing if something positive comes out of it. You may think that friendships doesn’t require the same amount of effort you put into your relationships, but the truth is that no relationship sustains itself. And certain boundary helps you keep your bond healthy and intact. Boundaries can be helpful for others to know how to best connect and interact with you. Especially in friendships where we share so much of ourselves and expect help from one another; however, though sometimes it’s doable, other times, it’s not. Hence, that’s where boundaries come into play – to…Continue Reading

Relationships CAN Last Long If You Are Willing To Do These 10 Things Together

Destiny might play an important role in love, but relying on it entirely would probably be the biggest mistake you can make. In order to make anything work, it is crucial that we have the ability to put our heart and soul to it. Every couple deserves to experience their “happily ever after”, but what no one tells you is that the road to it is slightly bumpy. But this bumpy road is always worth the ride if you’re ready to contribute equally at every step. In matters of love, there’s only trial and error that you can rely on,…Continue Reading

What Book Lovers ACTUALLY Mean When They Say These 10 Things (…)

Do you have friends who love reading and at the same time always find excuses to stay at home? For starters, this is a very common phenomenon, as reading can be a bit of a solitary activity. Most book lovers spend hours upon hours in bed, or at home, buried deep in the fictional realm. And while that may seem abnormal to others, it is their way of relaxing and rejuvenating in life. Some people might not get it but for hardcore readers, books aren’t just an activity or a hobby. Books are a way of life! And here’s a…Continue Reading

10 Relationship Problems You Might Not Know But Are Universal To All Couples

Hitting the rough patch and arguing from time to time is quite inevitable. Even if you love the other person deeply, you are at some point bound to have a difference of opinion. But chances are, these are issues that almost every couple faces but never really shows upfront. However it is not only natural to fight with your partner as long as you fight without menace. Which means it’s totally okay to argue and put your point of view forth but it is equally important to also understand and respect the point of view of your partner. The bottom…Continue Reading

7 Emotions You Go Through After Accidentally Liking A Picture On Instagram

No matter how different each one of our schedules and routines might be, there’s one thing we all have in common and that is our obsession with stalking people on Instagram. Instagram stalking is both the best and the worst thing ever. As far as it works in your favour, it is fun and a great way to pass time. But the moment our fingers slip and accidentally hit the heart button you know your game’s over. It’s that feeling where your heart falls out of your rib cage and you cant breathe for what seems like 20 minutes or…Continue Reading

10 Signs You’re Happy Being Single And Why That’s Perfectly Fine

If happiness is a state of mind, then how on earth is it related to one being single or committed? Over the years we have been wired to believe that “happily ever after” only happens in one’s life when they take the big step of deciding to spend the rest of their days with a special someone. While there is nothing wrong in doing so, believing that happiness will only come to you when you meet that ‘special person’ is then living your whole life in denial and not celebrating who you are as a person. The only thing wrong…Continue Reading

10 Calculated Risks You Shouldn’t Be Afraid Of Taking If You Love Someone

Risking to put yourself out there, especially to the one you love is a whole new ballgame for most of us. But if you feel things are getting a tad bit serious after the first few dates, there’s no harm in taking the plunge to get to know each other better. After all, eventually the facade will fade and you’d be glad that it did. But if you’re shi**ing bricks and wondering how to take the first step towards it, let me tell you it all starts with a choice, and this time the choice is to open your heart…Continue Reading

We Are Valuing All The Wrong Things In Life & Here’s Why We Need To Stop

As a generation we are gradually getting worried about the wrong things and the trivial details that we devote our valuable time to. Every generation comes with its own brand and characteristics, and while we do realise the importance of experiences over materialistic things, we have somehow begun to blindly follow each other’s ideologies and patterns without recognizing what matters to us the most. Here’s a list of things that we happen to give undue importance to and we need to put an end to it right now: (Insta) Gram it before you bite it You know your food isn’t…Continue Reading