“There are clear signs that my separated husband still loves me. How do I build a bridge and salvage my marriage?” “My wife and I are separated but we both wish we could make it work.” If you and your spouse have entertained these thoughts and questions, there is still hope for you. In this article, counseling psychologist Kavita Panyam (Masters in Psychology and international affiliate with the American Psychological Association), who has been helping couples work through their relationship issues for over two decades helps us take a look at how to rebuild your marriage during a separation so you don’t end up giving up on things while there’s still a chance....

My dear Romi and Rahul, Maybe I write this piece of communication too late in the day, 14 years late to be precise but it’s necessary that you know the truth about my marriage with your father. A woman’s primary job is to rear a family my parents always said and I believed it. I happily fell in with an arranged match. It was a pleasant life, I was contented, we were well off, we lived in Mumbai....

It’s a common misconception that maintaining a polyamorous relationship is a walk in the park since people presume that there’s no jealousy, incompatibility, or infidelity (yes, there can be cheating as well). However, as you’ll find out, wherever there’s love, complications tend to follow. In this article, relationship and intimacy coach Shivanya Yogmayaa (internationally certified in the therapeutic modalities of EFT, NLP, CBT, REBT, etc.), who specializes in different forms of couples counseling, talks about the common problems polyamorous couples face....

Thousands of women are therefore subject to this heinous crime without any means to stop the same. In one study, one in three men in developing countries such as India admitted to marital rape. Read more about marital rape in India and its gravity in the following the accounts. Marital Rape In India – What Is The Real Truth? When I opened the door to welcome Sushma (not her real name) inside my house, I couldn’t help but notice the nasty bruise just beneath her left eye....

Is marital separation really not sustainable? Is there a marriage separation checklist that can make it easier? With the help of psychologist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, let’s take a look at the various complexities of marital separation and the rules to make it successful. What Are The Different Types Of Separation In A Marriage? It is incorrect to combine marital separation with divorce or assume that separation represents only a stepping stone to other marital statuses....

Let’s take a look at the things that go through our minds when we’re counting our dollars to figure out what we can or can’t afford for Valentine’s Day, during which you’re probably going to ask yourself, “Do I even need to do this?” Thought You Have On Your First Valentine’s Day If you thought you were the only one who struggled with navigating Valentine’s Day dos and don’ts as a young chap, think again....

Motivational speaker and author Steve Maraboli said, “What we instill in our children will be the foundation upon which they build their future.” Children are young, impressionable, and positive about the world. When infidelity exposes them to dishonesty and unfaithfulness, the foundations of their understanding are completely shaken. Their way of viewing the world is marred and they struggle with forming and sustaining connections. But how deep does the damage run?...

You’ve just been called babe, wondering why and what your guy means by it. So, what does it mean when a guy calls you babe? If this guy is not your boyfriend, it can be that he likes you, especially if he only says it to you. Look out for other signs of attraction when he’s with you. But beware if a guy starts calling you babe to be condescending or as a power play....

When it comes to intimate relationships, cheating is a dealbreaker for many. It’s not necessary that only unhappiness in a marriage leads to infidelity. Even the happiest people can cheat on their spouses. Just because it happens often, should we justify cheating? What about the immense pain and emotional trauma it causes the person who is being cheated on? To understand the full extent of the impact of infidelity on a marriage, we spoke to counseling psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M....

While there are many who get sexually aroused by men’s physical features, there are some who don’t find them important at all. They look for something more innate and characteristic, such as their personality. If you are asking what qualities in men attract women, then you will find all the answers here. As we read on, we will find that what makes a man attractive to a woman or to any other person can range from his facial symmetry to his kindness....

Should you even think about what to text when he pulls away from you? Or do you ignore him? This changed behavior is making you anxious. It was going so well. What must have happened? If you’re confused and don’t know what to do when he pulls away, then we’ll give you 8 steps ahead to get back the upper hand in the relationship. But first, let’s find out what’s up with him....

I Am Stalking My Ex On Social Media I keep snooping on my ex on social media. I keep checking his friend list, what photos he has uploaded and what comments people are writing. I cannot do away with this urge to stalk my ex. Is it normal to stalk your ex on social media? Is my behavior normal? I do not know if everyone from a broken relationship behaves the way I am doing....

Such doubts often stem from being single for the longest time, or having had many breakups or giving up on finding love. The doubt, ‘am I gonna be alone forever?’ often arises from insecurities associated with romantic relationships. Bad relationships, breakups and not finding a romantic partner could be the reasons for this fear. If these reasons make you wonder, “Will I be lonely forever?”, “Am I meant to be alone forever?...

On the extreme side of this spectrum are the swinging couples that have an unspoken understanding that while you do Mr Boss, I shall have my way with my work wife. It is a fine silent understanding of the concept of the “open marriage”. While the couple themselves may not even acknowledge this phenomenon, people around them have ears to the ground and know the pulse of sexual interests among their colleagues....

We get stories of unhappy marriages where people regret not spending enough time with the prospective life partner to gauge whether they were really compatible. They wish they focused more, especially on major life goals and principles, because they believe this would have been indicative of the early warnings of potential friction between the couple. We had this query where someone asked about the danger of marrying someone they had met for just five minutes!...

But before you panic, remember that it is not always you. There are many reasons men don’t want sex and they may revolve around the general stress they are facing in life. So before you lose sleep over the thought ‘my boyfriend doesn’t want to have sex with me’, get to the root of this lack of interest in intimacy. The good news is that more often than not, his lack of interest in sex is not a reflection of how he feels about you or the relationship....

As annoying and confusing as it may be, it is in fact all too common to land up in a relationship where the expectations between two people are completely mismatched. With all the great sex and the excitement of this new dalliance, your “What are we?” question seems to get lost in the chaos. And so, when the high of the honeymoon stage wears off, the result of that is a horrible confusion....

We all know that it is important to have boundaries in a relationship. However, distinguishing between what are acceptable boundaries in a relationship and what are not can be a bit confusing, especially when your partner says one thing and behaves differently. For example, he says, “I love you so much and I want complete transparency in our relationship”, but then goes through your messages and freaks out over an NSFW meme your best buddy sent you....

Even if you find your dream partner, who is everything you had hoped for and more, it is only a matter of time before you start to notice things about them that bother you. Maybe they don’t put the dishes away after you finish eating, or maybe they have trouble letting their guard down and showing their vulnerabilities. These kinds of situations have a way of turning into relationship challenges for couples....

Well, naturally, that’s where things get murky. When you’re not ready for a relationship but in love, you neither go all-in nor let go completely. From heartbreak to playing hot-and-cold, being stuck in ‘it’s complicated’ equations, and wanting no-strings-attached, or as the cool kids say, ‘together without labels’, every complex romantic equation is the result of at least one partner not being ready for commitment. None of these is a pleasant place to be in, even if you’re the one perpetuating it....