Conversations through the mind of an overthinker

Experiences, emotions and eccentricities


Why Do We Fall In Love With The Wrong People? 

We don’t fall in love with strangers. We fall in love with patterns. Why do we keep choosing people…

Why Do I Still Want to Be Picked Up From the Auto Stand?

This cognitive dissonance makes us feel like frauds, like imposters. Because even when we say we…

Is “Good Vibes Only” Actually Bad for You?

The ‘Good Vibes Only’ mantra may seem harmless, but when it shuts down authentic emotion, it becomes…

Man Up. Shut Up. Break Down: The Deadly Cost of Being ‘One of the Guys’

This unwritten code of masculinity isn’t just toxic, it’s lethal. Behind the bravado of being ‘one…

Dear Main Character, You’re Not the Only One in the Story

You’ve seen it. Cinematic montages of morning coffee captioned like movie scripts, dramatic…

I’m Fine (And Other Lies I Tell)

I had a panic attack recently. At least I think it was a panic attack. My…

Selective Morality 101: Why We Cancel Celebrities, Not Cousins

What Is Selective Morality? The Psychology Behind Convenient Ethics You’ll march for justice on a…

The Grief of Who You Could Have Been: Rewritten

We don’t always grieve just people, we grieve possibilities too. This blog explores the dreams…

Cultural Loyalty: The Burden of Being Rooted but Restless

Cultural traditions shape who we are, but at what cost? This article explores the hidden cost of…