#social-expectations

I Closed My OnlyFans Account Last Year

How social apps teach us to paint whole crowds of people with one narrow brush, and what it cost me to notice

Beyond Conformity

There’s something about school that makes you feel like you’re constantly being observed, even when no one is looking. Like you’re meant to…

What Do We Consider Real Enough to Show Up For?

A lot of human life runs on social expectation.

Are We Moving Forward in Careers Because of Societal Pressure

I find myself stuck in my second year of college, pursuing a law degree I never imagined for myself. From the outside, it looks like…

It’s none of your business.

I’m honestly so tired of all the relationship talk. The advice, the questions, the constant focus on dating, situationships, emotionally…

Muscles, Motherhood, and the Myth of Fragility

Why the physical reality of women often scares our social expectations

Is cultural adaptation an expression of respect, or simply social pressure to belong?

When I first moved to South Korea, I expected cultural differences in food, customs, or perhaps even a language barrier. What I did not…

Overthinking: A Silent Battle

Kamu Nggak Realistis. Kamu Cuma Takut Hidup Miskin.

Tapi mungkin kamu nggak siap dengan pembahasan ini.

Why Do Girls Mature Early While Boys Mature Late?

— From Biological Differences to Social Expectations

The Difference Between Self-Care and Meeting Social Expectations

Am I painting a face to feel beautiful or look “beautiful?”