COMPLETE THE SENTENCE: I WOULD BE WITH THEM BUT

Andy Maqondwana speaks to Therapist Buyisile Mncina on Girl Let’s Talk about self-abandonment — what happens when we repeatedly put everyone else’s needs, feelings and expectations before our own. From ignoring our boundaries to silencing our emotions, self-abandonment can happen so quietly that we don’t even realise we’re doing it…

When you first fall in love, you’re thinking about dates, romance, butterflies and all the exciting things that come with being with someone. But nobody really tells you about the everyday reality of spending years with the same person. Eventually, the romance is still there — but so are the…

Sometimes after a divorce or the end of a long-term relationship, people go through what feels like a second adolescence. Not because they’re immature — but because they’ve spent years making decisions as “we” and suddenly get to ask “What do I actually like?” After a divorce or the end…

On this episode of Girl Let’s Talk, Andy had a chat with attorney Tebello Motshwane for an important conversation about divorce, maintenance and protecting your future. She also explains why having a will in place is especially important for women — because knowing your rights is part of protecting yourself…

We live in a world where everything feels rushed, work, meals, conversations, even rest. But there are some moments where you deliberately slow down because rushing them just takes away from the experience.