This Is Why Women Living Alone Should Wait Before Turning on Lights at Home

At night, when the outside is dark and your home suddenly lights up, you create contrast. Anyone outside can see clearly into your space, especially if curtains or blinds are even slightly open. Meanwhile, you cannot see outside at all. The light reflects back at you, turning your windows into mirrors.

This means someone outside could observe:

Your layout
Whether you are alone
Where you place your phone or keys
Which rooms you move through
It’s not about assuming danger — it’s about understanding visibility.