Life & Society

Egyptian weddings are buckling under social media’s ‘highlight reel’ stress, from henna parties to picture-perfect Nile-side trips, and destination bachelorettes. Egyptian Streets consulted Aisha Von, a London School of Economics-trainee psychologist, on how to ditch the chaos and reclaim the joy. Von explains, “The perfectly curated lifestyle seen on social media creates a false benchmark, making couples feel their own plans are inadequate.” To ground themselves amid the noise, Von encourages couples to shift focus inward and cultivate emotional resilience…