He had come to pick an anniversary gift for his wife. Ironic, isn’t it? It felt like love, maybe it was. The sunrise seemed prettier, flowers smelt sweeter and I could not wait to wake up in the morning to see if there was a message from him or a voice mail. We were exchanging pictures, sometimes ten a day. He made me feel wanted and beautiful. He appreciated everything about me, my designs, my dressing, my lips… I was hitting the gym with the precision of a clockwork mouse, getting fitter, toned and I loved the person who looked back at me in the mirror....

Can a man sleep with a woman without developing feelings for her is a common question. There are several reasons it’s easier for men to have casual sex, including love and sex are not the same for men, men need sex, and men produce less oxytocin than women. If you’ve slept with a guy and now want a relationship, but you’re confused about why he’s not committing, it’s probably because he doesn’t have feelings for you....

Dating in today’s modern and busy world is tough. I don’t mean that there aren’t enough men, but usually, all the good men often seem out of league. And those who do agree to go on a date, well, the real story is often different from the glossed up ones you see on TV or read about in magazines. Most women have complained of having a bad experience on first dates, and all for different reasons....

Hazel’s name was changed so that the bride and groom could marry in a Gurudwara as per its rules. Women in India are vulnerable to this split identity disorder that hits them right after marriage and continues until death do them part. However, a love marriage, at its bare minimum, calls for acceptance – for who you are and what you believe in. It seems to me that just like us, Yuvraj and Hazel are also products of strong cultural conditioning....

Dumping someone can be hard and even experiencing being dumped is even harder. The dumper and the dumpee are aware of the damage that the breakup causes. Hence, the difference is the way they choose to deal with it. The dumper has already detached and the dumpee is just trying to adjust to the breakup. A dumper might break up for different reasons. Usually, it is unhappiness that follows the relationship or not feeling compatible....

Janamashtami celebrates not only the advent of the dark-hued Vishnu incarnation on earth but also his childhood as a cowherd, his mischievous ways with the gopikas and finally, his singing of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna, during the epic battle of Mahabharata. Krishna was friend philosopher and guide to Draupadi, wily political advisor to the Pandavas and the just, peace-loving ruler of Dwarka. He famously adopted the form that his lovers or devotees needed....

Click here to read about this woman who got rejected because her breasts were too small. He Rejected Me But Why Does He Check My WhatsApp Status Often? But I had sensed that he likes me too, even though I am plump and overweight. He keeps checking my updated WhatsApp status even now. And I can see that he has viewed it. Why does he do that? He always sees my Whatsapp status....

It’s important to note that avoidance does not translate into refusal, so don’t allow your heart to break. Rather, accept the fact that he requires some space and time. Instead of a passive-aggressive move of shutting him out, have a kind conversation and express your feeling that you both might be in need of a breather. How to tell if someone is avoiding you? Sometimes, apart from your instincts, there are ways to know if a guy is avoiding you....

Don’t take it personally. It’s not about you not being up to his standards, it’s about him being completely sure before he takes the plunge. Leo men, pretty much like the lion that represents their zodiac, are wild. They’re extravagant, passionate, and demand absolute adoration from their partner. And these are only some of the few qualities a Leo man expects from a woman. How Does A Leo Man Test A Woman – 13 Odd/Peculiar Ways Before you’re led to believe that Leo men are too hard on their partners, you must consider why a Leo man tests you....

The honeymoon phase is now over, and the roses seem stale. The relationship feels like a load that you are dragging on. Once, either one of the partners comes face-to-face with this feeling, your relationship hits the rock bottom. Falling out of love happens in long-term relationships. After the relationship ends, you begin to wonder: Why do people fall out of love suddenly? What went wrong? Do guys fall out of love easily?...

Some of them I haven’t even met in person – just spoken to them on the phone and that was enough! 1. Dude being forced This was the first ‘date’ I went out on – set up by the folks. I was really not sure what to do or say – just ordered coffee and as usual, I asked the waiter to make mine sugarless. The guy asks me suspiciously, “You don’t have sugar in your coffee?...

However, that still doesn’t help clear the confusion on how often you should text a guy to keep him interested. It makes you anxious and overthinks your actions because you fear that you might come on too strong, look desperate, or be clingy. However, to keep it safe, you can text a guy 2-3 times a week to keep him interested and start to get to know him. As you mutually start getting more invested and interested in each other, you will start texting more and more every time....

To find out more about the transitions that take place in the dating stages and if there are any limitations in meeting your partner, we reached out to Pragati Surekha (MA in Clinical Psychology). She is also a leadership coach and specializes in dating and loveless marriages. She says, “Dating someone and how often you ought to or want to meet them can’t be put together in one box. Each couple has a different experience....

Whether it’s a sad break up after a long, serious relationship or getting ghosted by a guy you had just begun seeing, let it shatter your heart into bits but not your self-esteem. Give yourself a two-day moping period where you watch all the romcoms in the world and order in ice cream like it’s nobody’s business. Everyone deserves that sometimes. But once that two-day period is over, it is essential that you bounce back and show him what he lost....

Seriously though, no matter how crazy unfair it might seem right now to have one man you have to say goodbye to, it’s for your own sanity. Because right now, you are swinging between two men who are ready to love you. It’s unfair to them too, right? If you have two lovers, you’ve found yourself in an interesting corner of the dating game. But I can understand how this can get stressful for you....

Of late, many users have complained that this mobile application is obsessively addictive in nature. And some users, particularly women, feel that the app is not too safe for them. Bad and bitter Tinder dating encounters are also a reality, affecting many of its users with awkward disasters. Which brings us to the question of Tinder tips for women to stay safe and have a great time all at once....

Let’s take two scenarios, one is a fairly new relationship where both the partners are still getting to know each other and how they want their relationship to be. The second is a long-term relationship where both the partners have been together for years and have gone through thick and thin. Which scenario do you think would have more uncertainties? Where do you think, if uncertainties are present, the partners would be more cautious about them?...

To bounce back from this abyss and handle a toxic relationship, you need the drive to make it work at all costs. To fix a toxic relationship with a boyfriend or girlfriend or spouse, you need the will to do the work it takes to remove toxicity or bitterness from your bond. Even then, the ability to deal with a toxic relationship and make it functional isn’t easy. Nor will it happen overnight....

However, diligence, perseverance, and consistency can always help you reach your goals. And if that goal is the human personification of a Greek god or goddess, then the journey becomes tolerable. When you like someone, there are many things you can do apart from scribbling the names of your future children in your journals and stalking them on social media. We, as always, are Cupid’s advocate and here to put all one-sided lovers out of their misery....

At some point in life, you’re probably going to need to ignore someone. Whether it’s an aggravating coworker who won’t leave you alone, a friend who keeps pushing your buttons, or an ex who keeps trying to talk to you, ignoring people helps you avoid situations where you continue feeling frustrated. It also allows you to regroup and decide which boundaries you want to set moving forward. And as it turns out, there isn’t a single best way to navigate these awkward situations....