Why Women Feel Guilty for Wanting Space in Relationships
BY
Samriti Dhatwalia
The persistent lesson for women is to stay available, making the need for space feel like a betrayal. This cultural guilt, rooted in being conditioned to prioritize connection over autonomy, forces women to fear disrupting their identity as the caregiver. Space is a psychological need; women must unlearn the guilt and partners must unlearn the entitlement. How can societal norms shift to recognize a woman's need for solitude as an act of strength, not selfishness?
I Look at the Same Window Twice – A Poem on Friendship, Fear & Reflection
BY
Samridhi Ahluwalia
A heartfelt poem exploring the dual nature of a window—daytime friendship and nighttime fear. “I Look at the Same Window Twice” captures the beauty of gulmohar blossoms, haunting shadows, and the fragile line between comfort and dread.
