It is great to have amazing sex in all its dirty glory and shining pride. While sex is inarguably an important part of a relationship for many, it most certainly isn’t the be-all and end-all of a romantic connection. Sex can sustain your connection in those initial days of a relationship, but the feeling of ‘I can’t take my hands off you’ fades with time. Through the ups and downs of life, you need non-sexual ways to be intimate with your spouse or partner to carry your relationship forward....

It’s 8.30 am on a Monday morning and all the young people in the Chatterjee household are running about getting ready to leave for work. The older daughter-in-law, Pia, will take a little longer than the rest, given her giant 8-month baby bump. And then there are those congratulatory messages to answer on FB – she’s put up pictures of her baby shower, na? It’s been a long time coming....

Many types of research have proven that sex has positive physical, intellectual, emotional and psychological healing effect on humans. Since the current generation is prone to a lot of lifestyle diseases, it becomes really important for couples to wake up to the incredible benefits of sex and boost their health and well-being. Even ageing couples, instead of refraining from lovemaking, can use it to prevent diseases like blood pressure, depression and heart attacks and improve the quality of life with their spouses....

I am suffering from two problems. One is an anxiety disorder and another problem, I think they are related I experience the following: I feel fear while going to school /tuition/college (ghabhrahat), or while sitting in the library I continuously think that someone is looking at me, whenever my friends join me for study I can’t remember a single chapter… The problem gets worse. When I am travelling in the bus and there are girls on that bus I keep my eyes down as I have a fear that they will tell everybody that I am molesting them or trying to touch them as those are the actual thoughts that continuously come to my mind....

What Not To Do On Your Wedding Night Checklist The wedding night is important as this is the first time you are together after as a married couple. It doesn’t matter whether you have been living together or known each other for as long as you can remember, there is still something special about the wedding night experience. So, it is vital that you don’t end up ruining the experience in your zealousness for making this occasion special....

You don’t have to always consult a medical practitioner to find a solution to your problem. There are some simple steps you can take at home to make intercourse more pleasurable. What Causes Painful Intercourse? Before delving deeper into the problem it is first essential to understand what the causes behind painful intercourse are. First and foremost, remember that there is no need to be embarrassed if you are not comfortable in bed....

What if eco-friendliness didn’t spell boredom but perfect, romantic bliss? What if you could take the worry that’s been boiling in your stomach and turn it into something effective, something good? And what if you could do it with the love of your life? Is Eco-friendliness The New Sexy? Who said saving the planet together cannot be romantic? A passion for eco-friendliness can be just the thing that gets you both out of bed – brimming with the need to do something to help....

Empaths are often narcissists’ main targets because they are seen as an easy source of supply. So how do empaths protect themselves from narcissists? Empaths are driven by compassion; they tune into the energy and emotions of others. They feel deeply, and this often places them in the role of rescuer. Empaths fall victim to the whims of a narcissist when they play the damsel in distress because they want to save them from themselves....

It’s time to answer these questions, and learn how far we’ve come with regards to one of the most beautiful bonds that exist. The Millennials reading this are in for quite a ride as they discover the roots of marriage. Without further ado, let’s get started! Has Marriage Changed Over Time? Charting the history of marriage reveals some very interesting developments. While we can’t think of marriage as anything beyond what it is now, there was once a time when love and romance were considered secondary, and perhaps even frivolous....

Let’s explore this subject in consultation with psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. A nuanced understanding of maintaining independence in a relationship is not possible without the expertise of a mental health professional. We begin our discussion by recalling the wise words of Michel de Montaigne, “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself....

And with good reason too. The post-breakup phase can leave you feeling as if you’re walking around with a dagger plunged into your heart. Being in love revs up the release of feel-good hormones in the body that boost your physical and mental health. Breakups do the opposite. Studies show that romantic breakups may lead to insomnia and immune dysfunction. Not everyone is equipped to cope with these post-breakup changes, and many end up drowning their sorrows in alcohol and pining for their exes for months....

That said, equating cheating with the end of a relationship would be a simplistic assumption at best. As relationship dynamics continue to evolve, many couples discover that staying together after cheating is, in fact, possible. With professionals to guide you through this difficult spell and diminishing stigma around couples’ therapy, partners can explore options beyond parting ways in the wake of a cheating episode. This includes the possibility of staying with someone who cheated on you....

While that might not be entirely true , impressing your new mom is still a principal feat of your newly married life. If you strike up a good relationship with her during the initial days of your marriage, you might kickstart a long-lasting friendship with her eventually. How To Make Your Would-Be Mother-In-Law Like You So, you’ve been going out with the man of your dreams for some time now....

1. Sexhibition The easiest way to please your partner and yourself is having a “good” time over video call. There are thousands of apps and software now which enables you to see your partner doing ‘necessary bodily errands’ with the utmost clarity. In spite of the absence of the sense of touch the visual treat has the potential to satisfy both of the partners. Related reading: How to make a long distance relationship work?...

What are the key signs a girl likes you but is trying not to show it? Does her personality change? Do her friends give it away? Does she act differently around you than with other people? In other words, what should you be looking for during your interactions together? And if you do suspect she likes you, what should you do next? Attraction doesn’t need to be an impossible mystery, and it doesn’t need to be overly stressful or complicated....

Being in love with someone who is romantically unavailable is distressing. On top of that, seeing them with someone else can take a toll on you. Now that you’re here looking for a solution to what feels like hell on earth, the first thing you need to know is this emotional turmoil doesn’t last forever. It takes a lot of courage to be able to remove yourself from an unhappy situation....

You could have a girlfriend while you study abroad and promise that your relationship will last over the distance. This might be a decision you have made. Both of you know that this is going to be a challenging experience, but you are convinced that your love is worth it. That’s great, but as you may know, distance can ruin relationships. So how to save them? Should You Stay In A Relationship When You Study Abroad?...

My girlfriend is very ‘high maintenance’ and I just can’t afford the gifts, dinners and movies, pubs, etc. anymore. I have borrowed money for our dates and I owe my friends a lot of money. One friend warned me that this is a bad investment, that she would leave me at the drop of a hat, and that I should myself end it ASAP. I’m so used to her presence in my life and the thought of ending it is extremely painful....

I followed my husband around everywhere and went wherever he went. Tagging along like a tail, I never left him. And, what’s more, I thoroughly enjoyed it too. I stayed wherever I was expected to stay, from barrack-like quarters to ill-furnished apartments. I was content trying out new, exotic dishes, inviting people over, attending to ‘wifely’ duties that were part of my husband’s professional requirements, and even bent over backwards to please my in-laws, always unsuccessfully....

Learning how to set boundaries so you don’t invade each other’s private space is tricky. We are sold a beautifully packaged lie that if you are in love, you want to be continuously serenaded by your partner’s presence. This is far from true. The secret to a healthy and long relationship is understanding that you both have individual identities which need room for growth. Because most people are afraid that saying “I need space” is the equivalent of “I want to break up”, they never let their partners know their feelings....