The joy of finding ‘the one’ you want to share your life with is near-unparalleled. The run-up to a wedding and the ensuing honeymoon is all about dizzying excitement and dreams of a rosy future together. However, the actual marriage begins after this exhilaration settles down. That aspect of togetherness isn’t so much about date nights and candle-light dinners as it about grocery shopping, chores, and responsibilities. This requires a fair share of adjustments, including those on the financial front....

Marriage is not a joke. It is the highest form of commitment one can make to someone. For a guy to want to marry you, he considers you tailor-made for him. When you get married to someone, that is a huge step in life. You are now sharing assets with your partner, and in everything you do, you have to think of your partner. Many people get married, and there are endless reasons why....

So, you find yourself seeing this new guy for a couple of weeks, and it seems that it is not the right time yet to talk about where your relationship is headed. Your gut feeling is telling you that something is wrong and you are confused. It is your intuition picking things up before you are aware of the signs. However, you are suspicious that he is seeing someone else....

According to this study, there’s a long line of research that associates marriage with reducing unhealthy habits such as smoking, and promoting better health habits such as regular checkups. However, new research is emerging that suggests married straight couples and cohabiting gay and lesbian couples in long-term intimate relationships may pick up each other’s unhealthy habits in a relationship as well. Corinne Reczek, a UC assistant professor of sociology, reports, “Individuals converge in health habits across the course of their relationship, because one individual’s unhealthy habits directly promotes the other’s unhealthy habits in a relationship....

Crushes are fun and exciting, but they’re also pretty scary. The mere thought of your person gives you butterflies, let alone speaking to them face to face. You get terribly nervous when you’re around him/her. Whether it’s a bright red face, or you’re stumbling over your words, your crush has an insane effect on you. Not only that, but what the hell do you say when you want to talk dirty to someone you’re attracted to?...

If you’re looking for a present to brighten up a special man’s day – be it your partner, dad, brother, or best friend – look no further. We’ve got a list of cool gadgets gifts for men, that’ll have them grinning from ear to ear for sure. Because there is one thing we know for sure, men love figuring things out, pulling things apart, and putting them back together again....

Budget travel for couples can actually end up being an experience of a lifetime if you plan your trip wisely and go for it with a positive mindset. Remember, every penny counts. We did a six-month driving tour from Bangalore to Himachal, Kashmir and Ladakh, and all of these budget travel hacks have been tested on that long-winding trip. 5 Tips To Travel On A Budget: Travel Hacks Our own extensive travels have taught us much....

The cycle of abuse follows a familiar pattern: tension, an abusive incident, reconciliation, and a period of calm. Abuse, followed by remorse, followed by things feeling okay is part of what makes people feel like they can get through an abusive relationship, thinking it will eventually get better. The narcissistic cycle of abuse is a bit different though, with the cyclical nature played out with subsequent partners. First comes love, then comes abuse, and finally a breakup before the narcissist moves on to their next victim....

Although Indian actors before her have done nude scenes in a country like India which is still taking strides away from conservatism, a nude scene will always be the talking point. Nude scenes can be aesthetic, hard-hitting, repulsive and even beautiful depending on the filming and the context of a movie. Click here to read: These Bollywood female actors prove that age is just a number. We talk about 7 nude scenes that have made an impact in Indian films 1....

Even when it hurts a lot, divorce rates have been on the rise. According to newly released divorce figures from the CDC for the year 2020, the divorce rate is 2.3 per 1,000 population (45 reporting States and D.C.). According to the recalculation of the same data by Wilkinson &Finkbeiner, every 42 seconds, there is one divorce in America, which equates to 86 divorces per hour. In this article, trauma-informed counseling psychologist Anushtha Mishra (MSc....

From Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput to Nikitin Dheer and Kratika Sengar, we’ve all wanted a happily ever after like them. The most magical thing about their marriages is that they were all arranged marriages. One arranged marriage fact that cannot be ignored that they have better success rates. 8 Famous Arranged Marriage Stories That Will Make You Go Aww! Be it Cupid or destiny, a happily ever after is something that we all wish for....

Jane Reuben, a marketing professional, says, “My boyfriend was a man child, he had none of the care or the responsibility I would expect from an equal partner. I was always attracted to simple, non-aggressive men, but in the process, I realized I was dating a careless idiot.” She had several reasons to be disappointed. “I had to constantly nag him to act on something. There were far too many eye-roll moments in our relationship, which made me wonder why I needed to babysit him,” she adds....

Your head and mind got heavier by the weight of a new concern: He pulled away after intimacy. What you’re experiencing is a very common scene in the post-modern dating world. The weight of the new concern contains a bunch of questions: Why did he pull away after sex? What the hell do I do? Let’s make that weight lighter, right now! Chances are very high that this has not much to do about you....

Have you heard of the term work spouse? It refers to two people of the opposite sex who spend most of their working hours together and almost behave like a married couple during that time. They may even show subtle overtones of intimacy and affection but it is mostly non-romantic. From conversations about work, they move on to discussing personal and family issues, and before they know it, they start talking about their marital relationships with each other....

A study found that even though monogamous marriages were an ideal standard for a long time, committed relationships (not necessarily involving marriage) are already on the way to becoming a norm. Serial monogamy has led to a bigger drop in marriages. To understand more about serial monogamy and its intricacies, we had a conversation with Psychologist Nandita Rambhia who specializes in CBT, REBT, and couple’s counseling. We spoke about the different signs to identify a serial monogamist and what their relationships are like....

And for good reason, too. A breakup seems like a rejection of who you are, one that’s bound to cause many self-esteem and insecurity issues. Plus, healing after a breakup signifies that you must first accept that it has happened, which leads you face-to-face with the harsh realization that you will never be back with your ex. But as you’ll realize a week or two after the breakup, healing from a breakup is not a choice, it’s an absolute necessity....

At one point or another, we have all given online dating a shot to try our luck at finding a suitable partner. Tell me honestly, haven’t you felt a little lost amidst this crowd of dating apps with so many new features coming up every day? Sometimes, it becomes difficult to keep up with the fast-paced online dating world. “Which app should I go for if I want a serious relationship?...

If you’re struggling to understand the difference between a marriage and domestic partnership, this is the right piece of reading for you. When asked on Reddit if domestic partnerships are a good idea, one user shared, “Setting up a domestic partnership before marriage can be rather beneficial to both parties. It is really a protective device for both of you prior to actually marrying.” What Does Domestic Partnership Mean? According to California law, domestic partnership/relationship is defined as “two adults who have chosen to share one another’s lives in an intimate and committed relationship of mutual caring....

We have read novels and seen movies and that has made us have a certain perception and expectation of ‘first-time sexual experiences.’ Would it hurt immensely? Would it all go smoothly? Would it be dreamy? Or, messy? The anticipation of the first time experiences, does it make the whole deal better? When women confess their first time it is very interesting. Five women have made confessions about their first time sexual experiences Confession 1: This woman told us that her first time happened at a party....

As you get closer and feel the butterflies in your stomach, you keep wanting to hang out with them. You find yourself wondering about what weekday activities you can do that will not be too stressful but will allow you and your special someone to spend quality time together. If that’s the case, you are lucky because we have made a list of fun weeknight date ideas that guarantee good times....