KHUMBO M’BAWA

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Tag: relationships

  • The Vulnerability Paradox

    The Vulnerability Paradox

    We live in an age obsessed with surface-level transparency but terrified of deep emotional exposure. The paradox is glaring: We want people to be vulnerable enough to confess their doubts, fears, and failures, yet we act as if those admissions threaten our comfort zones. Why does hearing about someone’s pain so often feel like a Read.

  • Love Isn’t Enough

    Love Isn’t Enough

    Most of us grew up with the idea that love is the key to a successful relationship. Stories, movies, and even social norms conditioned us to believe that as long as two people love each other, the rest will take care of itself. In reality, this belief is one of the most misleading foundations to Read.

  • The Quiet Power of Boundaries

    The Quiet Power of Boundaries

    We don’t talk enough about how hard it is to set boundaries. Not just the act of doing it, but the emotional aftermath that follows. The guilt, the second-guessing, the awkward silence that creeps in when you say no to people who are used to your yes. Setting boundaries is not about being rude or Read.