An extended family brings together a large group of people, of different ages, dispositions, and outlooks. While it’s all very well to enjoy the company of loved ones over an occasional meal or during the holidays, cohabitating with them day in and day out is another ball game altogether, one that comes with its own set of challenges. This is particularly true for new couples who need their personal space to figure out their relationship dynamics....

After all, ghosting is hard, right? You don’t really want to completely cut contact with someone all of a sudden, but you also don’t want to lead them on. Perhaps the best of both worlds is combined in caspering, since it’s essentially soft ghosting. The new-age dating trends have become so extensive it is hard to keep up with them. There’s ghosting, gaslighting, breadcrumbing, fishing dating, and whatnot. You cannot even blame the new generation for it, can you?...

So, when people say “It’s not you, it’s me”, what do they actually mean? Let’s find out with the help of counseling psychologist Kranti Momin (Masters in Psychology), who is an experienced CBT practitioner and specializes in various domains of relationship counseling. It’s Not You, It’s Me: What It Really Means Author Caroline Hanson has rightly stated, “I know when someone tells you they are doing ‘what’s best for you’, you’re screwed....

We, women, are mostly alike when it comes to doing something secretive. No? Well, here are the things women Google in secret. 10 Things Women Google In Secret It could sound funny at times but there are some typical things women Google in their lifetime. And when you read through this you will just laugh at how we exactly know a woman’s psyche. But that’s our job, isn’t it?...

What’s the one thing you do as a couple every day without fail? Shikha: Manoj has crazy travel schedules and is always on the move. Each day, the meals vary depending on his travels. But breakfast is one thing we always have together before we both start our day – him at office and me at school. Manoj: Breakfast is nearly always the same, egg white omelette, two slices of toast and a glass of cold coffee....

In today’s world of dating, casual and open relationships are not an anomaly. It allows you to explore your sexuality, see what you like and what you don’t like before you are ready to settle down. Being in a relationship with no strings attached has its pros and cons. But you have to navigate this very carefully. What Is A No-Strings-Attached Relationship? What do no strings attached mean? A no-strings-attached relationship is one in which two people have a solely physical interaction with each other and have no emotional attachment to one another....

Even as a child I have always gone into the depths and details of things, I would go into our garden and stare at the blooms, especially the Zenia, and literally take in the flower with all my 5 senses, by the time I examined the calyx I would be in a state of bliss, the curved, fish-scale design and the overall beauty would alter my awareness. They now call this mindful meditation or Gestalt....

You’ve probably already scoured all his social media, looking to get your hands on all the information you can get. God forbid, you see a photo of him with a former paramour. Sound the alarm bells, this curiosity isn’t going anywhere unless you get the answers you’re looking for. Apart from the “So, what are we?” queries, serious questions to ask your boyfriend include questions about his past lovers. There’s a thirst to know about his exes and past dynamics that you just can’t shake off....

It’s possible your sexual and romantic orientation may not line up. In a world where self-discovery is paramount and encouraged, it’s surprising to see how little such an important topic is talked about. Has a dating app ever asked you about your romantic orientation? That’s exactly what we’re here to do today: talk about it. With the help of clinical psychologist Adya Poojari (Masters in Clinical Psychology, PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology), who specializes in adolescent and relationship counseling, let’s decode the romantic orientation spectrum....

No matter the situation, you always have a reason to text them: even if that reason can be accurate or not. It’s a very stressful process that will either lead you to reconciliation or facing the truth and moving on. Before texting, the first thing you need to do is decide what you want from this person or this relationship. Is that text going to be an apology, is it a request to come back, or just a simple check?...

“So you want to feel me & get my fragrance. Missing me?” Chris replied jokingly. The third day, Linda received a courier with her undershirt in it and a loving note by Chris. Their friends with benefits routine was turning into love. Have you also felt that bolt of lightning when you see your best friend? Do you find him/her sexy all of a sudden and imagine both of you in bed?...

What are some good excuses to not hang out with someone? Has someone ever asked you to go somewhere, and you didn’t feel like going? Yet, you fail to come up with excuses to not hang out. There is always that one friend who wants to know why it is you cannot come. They may even come up with alternatives for your excuses. You do not want to be rude by telling them that you don’t want to go with them....

After all, YOLO. Isn’t it? What Best Sex? Isn’t It Just About Babies! What I am about to tell you might sound outrageous, hysterical, impossible, because you will not want to believe that a girl is “shamelessly” having sex; and I’ll tell you why. It’s a huge taboo in our conservative society. Women and sex? They don’t mix well at all. Well then, how do you think we women have babies?...

“In a sense, all morality itself is imposed. People voluntarily accept it because of parental control, etc. The biggest hindrance to free sexuality was (unwanted) pregnancies and then AIDS. In my lifetime HIV Aids was the biggest revolution – just when sex had become possible, you were gripped with this fear. Now we have the antidote to both. Also, now people can even have the DNA test to ascertain whether it is their child or not....

Masturbation or masturbating together as a couple, is something that is not spoken of too much in general. However, we all know what we do under our sheets and behind closed curtains. A girl masturbating is really not that much different. A Girl Masturbating? Really? Emma Watson openly spoke about the website omgyes.com and proclaimed she was a subscriber there. We have read several surveys about female masturbation and there is sufficient evidence to indicate that a girl masturbating is no longer a topic under wraps....

This is a real life story from a dedicated reader My partner is a narcissist and he is driving me crazy. He does this with such panache and ease that I almost admire his ability to do so. He will go from the nicest, most charming Dr. Jekyl (in public) to the dark, twisted Mr. Hyde (in private) in the blink of an eye. Prince Charming transforms into the Prince of Darkness right before my eyes....

Unlike the other goddesses eager for matrimony and motherhood, Saraswati is singularly aloof. Her white complexion and attire ̶ almost window-like ̶ indicate her asceticism, transcendence and purity. There is, however, one oddity in her otherwise stated story – her purported relationship with Brahma. The Vedic Saraswati – Who Was She? The Vedic Saraswati was essentially a fluid, riverine goddess, who was thought to grant bounty, fertility, and purity to those who prayed by her mighty banks....

Today we will look at all the things that wives do that have the potential to cause relationship problems. If left unchecked these behavior patterns can become the undoing of a marriage, driving spouses apart. So, what are these women-centric behavior patterns that can cause a marriage to fall apart, and what can you do to avoid them? We answer these questions for you, but first, let’s examine the ones that can become a reason for divorce....

It doesn’t matter if relationships fail after 2 years or 20, by getting to the root causes that spell trouble in your romantic paradise you can make sure your next one is the last. Whether you’re here for precautionary reasons or to see if that nasty fight you had has the potential to end things, knowing why do relationships fail can help. With the help of clinical psychologist Devaleena Ghosh (M....

We need a nuanced understanding of this situation; one cannot categorize ultimatums in a marriage or a partnership as good or bad. So, we will discuss the intricacies of the subject with Utkarsh Khurana (MA Clinical Psychology, Ph.D. Scholar) who is a visiting faculty at the Amity University and specializes in anxiety issues, negative beliefs, and individualism in a relationship, to name a few Our focus lies on the intent and frequency of such final warnings....