As the knot is tied and commitment is established to one person forever, the urgency to show love to one’s partner often decreases and reduces the sex as complacency sets in. However, the reasons for sexless marriages, or Dead Bedrooms as they are often referred to, are varying. In this Reddit thread married men and women who do not engage in sex any more confessed what caused them to be in the situation....

One of the first feelings I experienced in magnitude was numbness. It was as if my body was paralyzed. I remember being numb for days on end. If there’s anything in this world that I wouldn’t wish upon anyone, it’s being at the receiving end of a partner’s infidelity. What follows after numbness is a rush of feelings that are intense and soul-shattering. You want to accept the reality but your heart keeps telling you that your partner can do no wrong because you trusted them with everything you had and because they once claimed to love you more than anything else in this world....

Texting him and not getting texts back for days is frustrating and makes you question if you are the problem, to begin with. No matter how much effort you put into your texts you’re still faced with the same deafening silence that makes your heart beat out of your chest. A guy won’t text back for the simplest reason starting from forgetting to the complexity of making sense of his own conflicted feelings about you....

12 Perfectly Valid Excuses To Break Up With Someone Couples sometimes split up because they are no longer getting along or because they are just tired of one another. If you find yourself in a situation where you want to leave but can’t come up with a good reason to do so, know that you don’t have to stay in a relationship that no longer brings you joy. If you cannot think of a genuine reason, you can always use a fake reason to break up with someone....

Contrary to popular belief, they’re not necessarily a bad thing. Provided you know how to differentiate between realistic and unrealistic expectations, communicate them clearly, and don’t set them in stone. In fact, the right approach to expectation setting can help weed out so many common issues that couples squabble over and which may even turn into a chronic source of conflict. Now that we have established that having expectations from a partner is natural and inevitable, it’s also important to reiterate that you must also make a conscious effort to keep these realistic and achievable....

If you’re thinking about the signs of such a relationship and trying to gauge the walking on eggshells meaning, we’re here to help. We talked to 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, for tips and tricks on navigating this delicate relationship and taking care of yourself in the process....

But beware! Divorced daddy town is also another name for Complicated Town. Things can get complicated and you can get entangled in your own fantasy. Make sure you are up for the trip before you date a daddy. Dating a single dad problems Women like single dads because they are men of character. A relationship with them isn’t like one of those high-school hook-ups; it is a more mature one....

Why is that the way her lips curl up when she smiles makes a guy’s heart skip a beat? Why can’t he stop admiring the way her hair sits on the nape of her neck? And why do men feel that pull toward certain women more than the others? Did you know that men subconsciously assess a woman for good health and fertility? Yes, the little things guys find attractive in women are subconsciously rooted in their assessment of her as a potential mate....

The movies might exaggerate but it is true that when in love, the air becomes clear and fresh, you look forward to completing household chores in anticipation of a wanted guest and even a long day at the office doesn’t seem that tedious anymore. For all those who are on the quest for that make-your-heart-skip-a-beat feeling, know that the journey to find love begins with loving yourself. Whether it is to attract love from a specific person or from within, the paths to each are more or less the same....

And I know that the number of relationship terms in circulation can confuse the best of us. You have your FWB, DTF, and NSA (all different things by the way) that are favorites of a lot of people. Let me guess, you have decided to keep it casual with this person you met on a dating app. But now you are not sure whether to call them or not because they went MIA after the first couple of nights you spent together....

So, the fact that you’re making an earnest effort to treat a woman with respect in your relationship is admirable. And definitely a step in the right direction. Whether you’re gearing up to build your first relationship or have crashed and burned in the past only to realize how important it is to treat your SO right, showing respect toward a woman you love isn’t hard. We are here to help you get started....

1. Keep dropping some noticeable hints You can leave behind props which you both like to use during sex on the bed such as a lube or a vibe. Once your man notices them, he will surely understand what you want. In case he mentions about them, you can wink and take him by surprise. 2. Take the role of a Masseuse Getting a good massage from his girl is something that every guy fantasizes about....

In case, you want the odds to be in your favor and want your relationship to last, you must find a way to let your partner know your true feelings. But this isn’t always easy as sometimes we’re at a loss and don’t know how to prove or express our love. Most people in relationships tend to feel out of love after the honeymoon phase when their partners stop expressing their feelings....

That’s where we come in. We know, we know, the mixed signals might make it seem like it’s impossible to try and get a grasp on what’s going on in his head. Trust us, the indications are far more apparent than you think. So, how exactly do you figure out that he has eyes just for you? Or, more specifically, that he wants you to have eyes just for him?...

Let me start by saying it’s perfectly okay to be gay. The problem is that society hasn’t fully accepted it yet, so there’s still shame and stigma attached to homosexuality. If you suspect a friend, family member, or even your boyfriend is gay but pretending to be straight, you may notice that he’s abusive towards women, homophobic, and watches gay porn. Some men are so worried about being judged by family and friends that they’ll pretend to be straight and even marry a woman to cover it up....

Ah, the early sweet stages of dating. Your heart is beating, you’re alive, all good, all lovely. You like this guy, I have no idea how you met him, but thank god the time for the first date has come, and thank god you’re asking yourself ‘how to impress a guy, or that guy on a date?’ On your first date, to be more precise. That should be easy, right?...

They say that we keep 5% of ourselves hidden from all, and the rest is unknown to us. Isn’t it fascinating, the fact that we are unaware of about 5% of our own selves? If that is the case, how can we claim to know our partners completely? What are the things you should know about your partner, or about yourself for that matter? What are the things you should know about your boyfriend/girlfriend that would affect your relationship?...

With this selection of time-tested ideas that have worked well on a woman, a.k.a. yours truly, you’re truly spoilt for choice. So, go ahead and cherry-pick the ones you’re the most comfortable with. By the end of this read, you’ll have figured out how to be a real charmer! 18 Simple Tricks To Get A Girl’s Attention My father always says that we don’t have to “get” attention, we have to “earn” it....

Need some flirty comebacks to make me? This article has you covered. We’ve compiled over 20 of the best ways to respond to “make me” to lead the conversation in your chosen direction. “Make me” is probably one of the most confusing—and potentially infuriating—responses you can get from another person. It immediately sounds confrontational, and you can feel like they’re ridiculing, second-guessing, or flat-out insulting you. It can be especially hurtful when it comes from a friend or family member....

According to research 1.6% of the American population suffers from borderline personality disorder (BPD). That means more than four million people in the country have been officially diagnosed with BPD. Whether you have been diagnosed with it, or you know someone who suffers from the condition, borderline personality disorder is a terrible mental illness and it can wreak havoc not only on the lives of those with the disorder, but on family members and loved ones who are exposed to it....