InkAndInsights

  The concept of “gaslighting” comes from a 1938 play, “Gas Light” , where a husband tries to convince his wife that she is losing sanity by manipulating small elements of her environment so he can keep her at a mental institution and steal her inheritance. The play was remade into a widely known movie in 1944, “Gaslight.” Is your trust being undermined, or are you a target for psychological manipulation? You might think you are losing yourself, but just hang in there because you can reclaim reality by realizing one of the most potent manipulation tactics people wield - Gaslighting.  In this article, we will shed light on this pervasive phenomenon . Not only will gaslighting be demystified, but you’ll find ways to move away from doubting yourself, to an empowered person who believes in herself or himself, thereby blocking the insidious effects of gaslighting. Imagine a particular memory comes up, one that still carries the weight of a heartfelt argument during a moment with y...

  To attend a new Royal Academy show, visitors must squeeze between two naked models to enter it. For those who feel uncomfortable squeezing through the nude dancers, there is a second entrance. This new installation has received heavy criticisms, with world renowned news outlets such as the Guardian and New York Times describing the critics as "vital" and "remorseless" respectively. Entering between the two naked performers forces those with tickets into a "confrontation between nakedness, and the gender, the sexuality, the desire", the Royal Academy's head of exhibitions Andrea Tarsia has said. A fifty-year career of Marina Abramovi is covered in the retrospective. In the 255-year history of the Royal Academy, she is the first female artist to hold a solo exhibition there. A critic put this succinctly about modern art. "I'm intentionally making people uncomfortable and being pretentious about it" -modern art." "You have to ...

  Our intimate connections can sometimes lose their spark in the ebb and flow of our life. This gives us reason to constantly find new ways to relive and reignite our passions. Our article today, 'Revitalise Your Intimacy: Pushing the Reset Button', is your go-to article if you are stuck in a sexual rut. Maybe, absolutely maybe, you never knew there was a powerful tool at your disposal - the reset button. This button is akin to the resetting of our phones for a fresh start. It's very possible to reignite passion and discover new depths of intimacy if you push the button. Let's rekindle the flames of desire so that we may forge a more fulfilling connection with our partners. First, be experimental with your partner. Take one night and discuss what you do and what you do not like sexually. Explore new sex moves and open up about some of your hidden fantasies. Variety is the spice of life, and the same holds true for your sex life. Be open to new techniques, fantasies, an...