Recently a friend of mine shared a quite long story (which I enjoyed), but by the end of it she hit me with the “So, what do you think, does he love me?” I nodded, to confirm a positive answer to her question, just so that she could hit me with “Yes, but does he really love me?!” I paused for a sec but then I took my time to find parts of her story to show her in detail....

You are trying to live a life normally after being in a relationship, no matter how short or long. There is comfort in the familiarity of another person in your life, and that has now been deleted in your life. It is running the house again by yourself, child care too when relevant. There is no rush to get back into the dating game again. It takes time and effort to get your life back to its new normal and you can conserve your energy for that....

Women are generally drawn to bad boys. Not only to love them but also to make it their life’s mission to improve them into acceptable human beings. But these toxic masculine cisgender Neanderthals have a long lasting bad effect on you and your personality. They fill you up with negative feelings when you look up to them for validation. They make you doubt yourself by gaslighting. And they destroy your passion or emotions by playing with them....

There are several gift ideas for counselors you can explore and choose from to show your appreciation and gratitude. Your therapist isn’t expecting you to give them something, but will definitely appreciate your gesture. After all, it’s the thought that counts. So, go ahead and get them something that shows your appreciation for what they do and how their guidance has impacted your overall well-being. Thoughtful Gifts For Marriage Counselors And Therapists To Show Appreciation Giving gifts might come naturally to you but when it comes to your therapist, it gets tricky since there are a certain set of rules and etiquette that you need to keep in mind....

Moving in with in-laws was a tradition Moving in with your husband’s parents is an Indian family tradition. The four of you are supposed to live happily ever after – together. If your husband has brothers, the more the merrier. But Indian family traditions passed on through generations is often becoming the noose around a woman’s neck. In the past, girls would be married as young as 13 years old. The purpose of moving in with your husband’s parents, as a new wife, was so that your mother-in-law could teach you how to be a woman....

Learning how to move on from an abusive relationship taught me to be a better person. It taught me that there’s nothing in the world that should ever make you give up and that time will heal all wounds. I want to share the story of how I got out of my abusive relationship and started healing from domestic violence. How I Escaped From An Abusive Relationship For the last four years my husband, under the daily influence of liquor, had been mistreating (a very mild term) me....

Romance is the most beautiful experience that you can give to your partner. No, it doesn’t always require grandiose and larger-than-life promises of getting them a slice of the moon. You can actually be more romantic with small thoughtful gestures and displays of affection; you could be physically romantic or simply create an ambiance where the romance will bloom. To make your relationship better and keep the spark alive, you need a dose of romance from time to time....

You had been waiting for his text for quite some time, and at some point, you gave up on it because you thought it just wouldn’t come. Now when you open your messaging app, you see the red dot indicating that you still haven’t opened the message yet, not knowing what to do. A bit of panic, self-doubt, a roll of emotions, and questions hit you altogether. Don’t worry, we have all been through a similar experience....

Sex chat or sexting has caught up miraculously. It can induce whole other levels of pleasure and connect you mentally with your partner. Physical distance has got nothing on you then. Sure, for the first time, sex chat, like actual sex might not go so well. But unlike actual sex, sex chats do not bar you from letting your imagination and fantasies come alive. It’s a great way to bring that zing into your sex life through a sex chat with a man....

It is a problematic situation, Ram. You need to understand that it is not only problematic from a legal standpoint but also from the social and psychological point of view. It is illegal for teachers to have romantic and sexual relationships with their students. You are not living in ancient Greece, which means not only can your teacher lose her job if she enters into such a relationship but also virtually destroy her career....

I Am In Love With My Second Cousin And My Mother Hates It My mother was shocked at my confession and she got really angry with me. She told me my cousin is a diabetes patient and she talks to boys on social media (which is not true). She only talks to me via text messages. My mother even said she is older than me and I should never think of a future together....

He Is Always There When I Need Him What are the secrets of a successful marriage? Well for starters, marriage isn’t what they show in the movies. ‘Happily ever after’ has its own set of obstacles, and what makes the marriage so wholesome and magical, at least for me personally, is that that he is always there when I need him. I know I have the best husband in the world, and here’s why:...

Whether you chose to contest or you want to part ways by mutual consent taking the advice of a good divorce lawyer is always pertinent. Once you have decided to get a divorce, the next step is to find a good divorce lawyer. Now this may prove to be a big challenge, as finding a good divorce lawyer in India may seem like a daunting task. What do you want your divorce lawyer to be like?...

Here, we’re looking at the INFP personality type in romantic relationships. INFP stands for ‘Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling and Perceiving’ so INFP in relationships tend to be of a very specific kind. We’ll look at the INFP love language, the INFP partner and what they’re into, and INFP compatibility with other types of personalities. Read on to find out more about INFP relationships. INFP Personality Traits So, before we get into INFP relationships, let’s take a look at what the INFP personality type is all about....

So how do you make sure this does not happen to you? 20 signs a guy is with you just for sex and nothing else Does your gut feeling tell you that he is not ‘the one’? You might be dating Mr Hotshot, with whom you have this sizzling chemistry. But is Mr Hotshot romantic or just sexual? There is a difference between being romantically involved and sexually involved in a relationship....

Not every boyfriend will hold a boombox under your balcony and not every woman will leave her entire life behind and sacrifice herself to be with you. Don’t get us wrong, these things do happen. But not as often as movies make it seem. Love In Movies Vs Real Life Films are known worldwide for their extravagant portrayal of romance. But that isn’t the case in real life, is it?...

My husband cheated on me on multiple occasions, but I couldn’t get myself to leave him, for the sake of my children. I have to put on a brave face everyday and watch the man I once loved cheat on me with another woman. I Knew My Husband Cheated On Me With Another Woman I met my husband in 2000, when I was completing my graduation. We instantly clicked and the chemistry was brilliant....

I miss that kind of romance. I expect him to take notice of me, kiss me, tell me “I love you” or do something special. Even in bed, he has always been very lazy. We would fight many times because of this. I am tired of begging for my husband’s affection in every way. The lack of affection has created issues in our relationship and I don’t know how to deal with it....

But what exactly is reciprocity in relationships? Is the “give and take” as simple as exchanging gifts with each other? What does it mean to reciprocate love? And what happens when you don’t? Let’s address all those questions bubbling away in your head so that you can move one step closer to being the “perfect couple” you already advertise yourself to be on Instagram. To do so we talked to relationship and intimacy coach Utkarsh Khurana (MA Clinical Psychology, Ph....

Don’t get us wrong, being in a long-term relationship is great. But if the last few gifts you got each other were things you can use around the house, you may need some work with bringing the love back in a relationship. Regardless of what your situation may be, we’re sure these 21 ways to fall back in love will help reignite the lost flame you yearn for. With the help of psychologist Priyanka Ahir (MA in clinical psychology), let’s take a look at what you can do to get things back to the way they once were....