Saturday's magazine

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Woman's Instinct - (18/07/2009 )
The colour of love
Gilda, 25, a Kenyan student in the United States does not understand why society frowns at a black woman dating a white man. "For some reason, you automatically get labelled a prostitute. You can’t even walk down your hometown street in peace without getting sticky glances and harsh comments". ... Read More
 
Is skinny really sexy?
What is it that makes men complain when women put on a few kilos? Is it that we become unattractive or boring in bed? What is wrong with a woman being fat, bearing in mind it is only natural for us to gain a few pounds, especially after the birth of a second child? I do not understand — on the streets, men stare at us, but in reality, it is the same old talk they prefer the slim and skinny women. Please advice, I am worried my husband is getting bored with me. ... Read more
 
Separating love from control
Getting a child is never a big deal. But stumbling into parenthood without prior training on the principles of parenting, discipline, character building or communication is a big deal. It is frustrating when a child’s behaviour turns out contrary to a parent’s expectations. ... Read more
 
When to seek help
Our friends Mike and Maggie called us one evening wanting to meet us. The couple had been married for four years and we had attended pre-marital counselling together. ... Read more
 
How men love
My old flame Leah is today an emotional wreck despite our (some friends and I) spirited efforts to reassure her that it is just a passing emotion. Leah recently broke up with her boyfriend Steve — the fourth in as many years. Interestingly, she considers women, herself included, to be experts in intimacy. She reckons that women express their feelings and desires and share their experiences more freely with their peers as compared to men. ... Read more
 
Lost in the morning after daze
I know the colour of trepidation. He came, he saw, he conquered…and left my self-esteem in the rubbish pit. What’s more, he did so looking me straight in the eye, without butting an eyelid. ... Read more
 

The Standard Magazines

Monday - Crazy Monday
Thursday - Home & Away
Friday- Pulse
Saturday- Instinct