62 Interesting Things to Talk About on the Phone
You like him, and you think he likes you. But, you get tongue-tied and nervous on the phone. Don't let your conversation grow…
Aug 15, 20215 min read
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Finding a Spouse
What to look for, compatibility, red flags and istikhara – choosing with your heart and your head.
New year new you: Disabled Muslim Matrimony and learning to love yourself
Encouragement for disabled Muslims seeking marriage: recognising internalised negativity, rebuilding self-worth, and practical steps toward confidence and hope.
from The Muslim Vibe2 min read
Do Opposites Attract or Similarities?
Why couples are usually more different than alike, and why accepting those differences matters more than trying to change them.
from The Gottman Institute2 min read
The Stigmatisation of Disabled Muslims
Why disabled Muslims, especially sisters, face stigma in community and marriage, and how families, advocates and faith can help change those attitudes.
from The Muslim Vibe2 min read
Laws of Attraction: How Do We Select a Life Partner?
What psychological research says about how people choose a spouse, from shared values and character to proximity, and what it still cannot…
from Psychology Today2 min read
Personal Appearance
Personal appearance is an often disregarded part of communication and presentation skills.
Feb 14, 20216 min read
Starting a New Relationship in the Time of Coronavirus
Following government and state orders to isolate is of utmost importance as we try to flatten the coronavirus infection curve.It may be…
Dec 13, 20205 min read
Tired Of Being Single?
Three common reasons the search for a spouse stalls, from rigid checklists to waiting passively, and how to shift your approach with…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
8 Tips for Starting a Successful, Long-term Relationship
Editor’s note: Elephant is a diverse community. We are reader-created. Many blogs here are experience and not fact or “The One Right Point…
Nov 7, 20205 min read
When Love Is Not Enough: Reassessing Marriage In The Muslim Community
A talk turned article argues that unrealistic romantic ideals among youth and cultural prejudices among elders are both harming how Muslims choose…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
10 Ways To Avoid Marrying The Wrong Person
Two Muslim counsellors share practical guidance on what to look for, and what to watch out for, while getting to know someone…
from Mental Health 4 Muslims2 min read
5 Questions You Need to Ask Before Getting Married
Full disclosure: I have been married—to the same guy—for twenty-eight years, four months, and twelve days. In our five years of dating,…
Sep 6, 202010 min read