“That would never happen to me,” said probably around 95% of people who ended up in an abusive or toxic relationship. After all, no one sets out to find a sociopathic partner and no one dreams of finding themselves in a relationship that makes them miserable. But it happens. And the scary thing is, it usually happens so slowly and subtly that you don’t even realise it.
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When I was first moving to Kuwait, one question plagued me above all others. It’s the same question I get asked by every woman I meet who’s contemplating living in Kuwait. It’s all-consuming and stress inducing. It’s, “What do I wear in Kuwait?!”
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I was meant to start writing this blog post five days ago. So, just to be clear, when it comes to procrastination I can hang with the best of them. But when it really comes down to it, I know I can sit down, block out distractions and whizz through my to-do list(s). I’ve been battling procrastination for years and (mercifully) I’ve worked out some useful tricks along the way. So today I’m sharing my favourite tips to help you stop procrastinating and get more done.
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To say that my hair has been through a lot recently is an understatement. The desalinated water here in Bahrain left my hair so dry and brittle that it looked like a cheap wig. Not only that, but I lost nearly four inches of hair when I went for my most recent ‘trim’ because my hairdresser said there was simply no saving it. Terrified that I would be doomed to a life of frizz and ceaseless split ends forever, I ordered the Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Hair Masque. The big question – could it save hair as dry, damaged and pathetic-looking as mine?
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I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – living in Kuwait is a mixed bag and it’s certainly not for everyone. That said, whether or not you enjoy life in Kuwait doesn’t come down to your gender. A lot of women contact me, asking what life is like living in Kuwait as a woman (Is it safe? Can I walk around alone? What do I wear?) so today I’m answering my most asked questions about what expat life in Kuwait is really like for women.
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