The term was popularised by writer John Koenig in The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. He defined it as the sudden awareness that every passerby is the main character of their own story, with a life you may never know but which is every bit as intricate as yours.
Every couple has a beginning. Sometimes it’s a swipe right. Sometimes it’s a DM, an accidental like, or a bold “hey” sent at 2am. Whatever it was, that first message started something that turned into everything.
There’s something effortlessly seductive about a lariat necklace. It drapes. It drops. It moves when you move. And without trying too hard, it turns a simple outfit into something magnetic.
There’s a kind of love that looks beyond the present. A love that reaches all the way to the end - not just of the day or the year, but of life itself. In Arabic, there’s a word for this: ya’aburnee (يَعْبُرْني).
Some words wrap themselves around moments so fleeting, they almost don’t feel real. A glance. A pause. A breath held between two people. Moments so subtle, they could be missed by anyone not living inside them. But for those who know - they carry the weight of possibility, tension, and deep, unspoken wanting.
There’s a moment, quiet and fleeting, when you meet someone and something shifts. It’s not love. Not yet. But there’s a sense - strange and undeniable - that it’s coming. That somewhere just ahead, love is waiting. This is koi no yokan.
Some love stories aren’t told with words. They’re told with light. Stretched across galaxies. Hidden in constellations. The Qixi Festival, sometimes called Chinese Valentine’s Day, is one of those stories - a tale so old it lives in the sky.
Let’s be honest: the idea of a love letter almost feels quaint. In a world of emojis, DMs, and voice notes that disappear after one play, sitting down to handwrite your feelings seems... outdated. Out of sync. Like something out of a movie set in Paris before smartphones ruined the art of mystery.
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Let’s be real: proposals don’t need to be viral-video material to be meaningful. They don’t have to involve flash mobs, drones, or hidden string quartets (unless that’s genuinely your thing). The best proposals feel personal. Intentional. True to who you are as a couple. So how do you plan a proposal that actually reflects you - your shared story, your quirks, your favorite things?
A babymoon is exactly what it sounds like: one last trip before the baby arrives. For some couples, it’s a full vacation. For others, it’s a low-key weekend not too far from home. The common thread is the timing - it happens during pregnancy, usually in the second trimester, and it’s meant to be a pause before life shifts gears.
When it comes to planning your wedding, choosing your colors might seem like a small detail. But the truth is, your wedding colors set the tone for everything else - the vibe, the style, the flowers, the décor, even your invitations and attire. They tie it all together and make your big day feel cohesive, polished, and uniquely yours.
