Moving the conversation from the dating app to Instagram is always an exhilarating step. We’re now thinking thoughts like “Will s/he like my Instagram?”, “We both know we went silent because we’re stalking each other, do I need to like a few photos?”, “I should probably delete my 2012 low-waist-jeans phase photos”. After the initial investigation of this person’s Instagram has concluded, what follows is an expectation to flirt, to keep things interesting....

I never asked how he was still a virgin at 29, neither did he ask me any details of my passionate encounters. We let our relationship bloom. The fact that my boyfriend is a virgin but I’m not didn’t impact those initial days of heady romance. I must say that he was an ace kisser and the way he held me when he hugged me turned me on instantly. Seeing his confidence I sometimes had doubts if he was really a virgin or he was just telling me a lie....

Let’s take a look at how to be in your feminine energy with a man. You might be wondering, what is considered feminine energy? Is it only when a woman cooks and cleans for her man? Times have changed and the definition of femininity has changed too. Feminine energy characteristics are so much more nuanced and complicated than just ‘cooking and cleaning for my man’. Honoring the feminine has always been about being your truest self....

Owing to different types of complications, a lot of women are unable to conceive and in many cases, the men too are physically unable to contribute to bringing a child into this world. For a couple who takes having offspring very seriously, this causes depression and self-doubt regarding one’s own worth. At such times, only our close ones can comfort us. But among all of them too, nothing matches the unrelenting support of a spouse....

Does this inner dialogue sound familiar? Does it seem like the narcissist in your life doesn’t just twist your words- but they also downright lie and discredit you as a person? Maybe they act one way in front of you, but you feel convinced they’re doing something else behind your back. Perhaps, you’ve noticed that your loved ones have started acting differently towards you- although you can’t quite identify why....

To stop arguing with your boyfriend or significant other over text, you need to be able to control the situation. You need to de-escalate the situation and not turn a text argument into a fight. What you can do is take a step back and even if it’s necessary then you can put your phone away for a couple of hours. It’s better to ignore him for a bit and let the situation cool down....

Spotting the internet cheating signs can be an easy task for some, but an overwhelming one for others. Your gut tells you and you can feel when there’s something off in the relationship. But this time you need a practical confirmation, something factual, and something that’s just enough to get rid of your doubts. Here! How to find out your partner is cheating online? – Here’s what you can do!...

To find out more about how to meet people without dating apps and if online dating is the only way to meet people, we reached out to dating coach Geetarsh Kaur, founder of The Skill School, who specializes in building stronger relationships. She says, “No. Online dating is not the only way to meet people. “You do a lot of networking. You go to your friends’ places. You go to parties, conferences and school or university related events....

Returning To Work After A Career Break Several women end up facing abuse from their husbands when they try and get back to work. It’s sad that many believe abuse is only physical. As a relationship coach, I hear stories from many women facing various kinds of emotional and mental abuse – experiences which make me shudder sometimes. There seems to be an ugly gap between the desires of working women and the men they marry....

Here’s when I started smelling signs of an affair The first time I smelt something fishy was when I smelt something fruity on his shirt. I’m not a fan of fruity smells and, in fact, over the years, I had begun using the same musky smell I used to choose for my husband. Our two sons too used the same smell. So when I smelt something fruity, I was a little surprised....

The curious thing about a Sagittarius man, however, is that their most attractive qualities can also become their most annoying traits if you don’t know how to deal with them. Though how Sagittarius men act when in love differs from individual to individual, there are still a bunch of general traits that you should probably know about, lest they catch you off guard. To make sure you know how to deal with the traits, I am here to tell you all about being in love with a Sagittarius man and recognizing the patterns of a Sagittarius man in love....

But this possibility can leave you feeling conflicted and raise a host of questions. How to tell if a married woman is in love with you? What are the signs that a married woman is attracted to you? How do you differentiate between friendliness and attraction? And most importantly, what should you do in such a situation? If you have such a woman in your life and are confused about what she feels for you, learning to read between the lines may help put your dilemma to rest....

We all crave this kind of love that comes without the rider any ifs and buts. A connection that is all about loving your partner no matter what and being honest with them. Research shows that people who rank higher on the unconditional love measurement scale tend to provide more social support to their partners and have a comparatively more satisfying dating and marital life. Yes, in fiction, unconditional love is the purest form of love in which no external factors can tamper with a person’s feelings for their significant other....

Over the last few years, there has been a lot of focus among psychologists on narcissism. It is not a brutal or judgmental way of describing someone. It is actually considered a major personality disorder. Narcissistic individuals are obsessed with themselves, have an inflated sense of ego, desperately seek attention, and as a result, have troubled relationships. This description is exhausting enough to read, let alone live with. Imagine navigating how to deal with a narcissist spouse!...

So, what exactly is dating in your 30s like, and how is it different from when you were fresh out of college? And when it comes to dating, what’s better, the 20s or 30s? Let’s take a look at the differences that seem to happen in the blink of an eye. The Difference Between Dating In Your 20s Vs Dating In Your 30s When you first put foot in the dating world, the biggest concern you have is the first date jitters you’ve got a severe case of....

You have people around you to console you, but you feel like no one actually understands what you’re going through. You begin to hate yourself because of your past. If you want to move on, it is necessary to make peace with your past. It is important to make peace with your past so it won’t disturb your present. What Does It Mean To Make Peace With Your Past? Things happen in our life, not everything is in our control....

For love of Jason She was Medea, often called Medea the barbarian or Medea the witch. I prefer to call her Medea the wronged one. Medea is the daughter of the King of Colchis, the land of the magical Golden Fleece, guarded by a dragon. Jason, a young prince (of Argonauts fame) is sent to Colchis to get the fleece as a part of an unachievable task. The King sets certain conditions for parting with the fleece....

Here is Devdutt Pattanaik’s interview on sexuality in mythology How different or similar is the treatment of sexuality in mythology in different cultures and continents? Sex is a sin in Christian mythology. In Islamic mythology, paradise (Jannat) holds the promise of noor and hoor, beautiful nymph-like erotic creatures. Both are uncomfortable with homosexuality. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by Jehovah, God of Abraham, because of sexual misconduct. People assume this sexual misconduct is homosexuality, but when you read the original translation there is no such thing: it simply means taking liberties with strangers who have sought shelter, thus breaking the code of hospitality....

The Curious Tale Of An Accomplished Woman Dating A Younger Man At Work I guess I turned into a cougar due to my misfortunes in life, but I seemed to have touched the trigger for many women who were seeking an outlet in their own lives. While I was a forlorn widow aching for sex and a companion, these were entitled women living posh lifestyles with gorgeous husbands and lovely families....

Satyabhama adored Lord Krishna but Rukmini was his chief wife A story in our vast mythical lore deals with ego and jealousy in a marital relationship. Many of us are aware that Lord Krishna had around 16008 wives. The 16000 women he had rescued from the dungeons of Narakasura after the incarnation of Lord Vishnu slew the demon. The other eight wives were Rukmini, Jambavati, Kalindi, Satyabhama, Nagnajiti, Mitravinda, Bhadra, and Lakshmana....