For some of us, it’s difficult to imagine controlling our nerves through the entire date without knocking back a few drinks (they call it liquid courage for a reason). But for some, especially the teetotallers, dates without drinking might just become the new norm. Hence, it begs the question. What’s better: downing a few glasses of wine or making sure you keep your back straight and your words un-slurred? Let’s take a look at the polls and what people think....

“What do you do against someone who blames you for everything? Because it’s almost like I can’t do anything right. No matter how hard I try, it’s never good enough. I just get told how stupid I am or how I should have done it differently. I feel so exhausted and resentful.” Does this mental script sound familiar in your relationship? Are you constantly being told that you’re the problem, even if you’re just doing your best?...

A controlling person can be caring, charming, and loving. So when you start dating them, you can’t have a clue that it would turn into a controlling manipulative relationship. It takes time to come to terms with the fact that you have made a bad decision and you need to leave. But getting rid of a controlling relationship is not easy. A manipulative, controlling person would use every trick in their kitty to make you stay....

Dealing with heartbreak is as such not easy. You have to deal with feelings of rejection, the inability to make the relationship work and also you keep grappling with memories constantly. In the midst of that, putting in the extra effort to forget the crush you see every day can make moving on that much harder. Willy and Molly (name changed) were working in the same office and they fell for each other....

People often assume that narcissists never apologize for their wrongdoings. However, this myth isn’t true. In fact, some narcissists are more than happy to tell you they’re sorry. The difference, however, is that their apologies lack sincerity and merit. That’s because their intentions aren’t rooted in expressing empathy or repairing a relationship issue. Instead, they are focused on coping with their own emotions and satisfying their intrinsic needs. The apology is about their self-preservation, and it has nothing to do with supporting you or honoring your needs....

We’ve all been taught to not engage in discourse when tempers are soaring. However, this time-out to cool down should not be confused with the tendency to freeze the other person out by giving them a cold shoulder. The latter falls in the category of silent treatment – an abusive tendency that does more harm than good. If you’ve been at its receiving end, you’d have found yourself desperate for an answer to how to respond to the silent treatment....

(Names changed to protect identities) Papa was extremely anxious about letting me go to another city. I’d never been away from him except vacations at Nani’s place with Ma. I least expected him to allow me to go to Mumbai for an MBA. But I guess he’d noticed that I could take care of myself. Besides, he heard about Mehul’s admission in the same college, too. Subhash Kaka is Papa’s elder cousin, his paternal Uncle’s son....

Thinking if their behavior is normal, or just a little out of control. According to the vocabulary, obsession is having an extreme interest in something. In this case, being obsessed is when he has lost control of his feelings and his interest has become compulsive. You’ve noticed some of his behavior and you can’t tell if it’s just an obsession or if he’s in love with you. Well, those two can go together or alone....

Gay Couple Shirts And T-Shirts Whether you’ve just started dating or are happily married to each other, these gay couple matching outfits would be perfect for adding some color to your relationship. You can select the kind of product that suits both your preferences and purchase accordingly. These are some of the coolest designs out there for gay couple shirts and are certain to please both you and your partner....

When a woman continually feels ‘my husband resents my success’, the dynamics of even the happiest, most secure couple relationships can change for the worse quickly. Even though jealousy is a common human emotion, it is known to wreak havoc on the human mind and relationship. We all experience it at some point in our life, perhaps a lot more that we like to admit. When your best friend scores more than you… when your sibling comes home with a shining trophy… when a cousin lands that coveted fellowship overseas....

Why complain when you’re being looked after? I would advise my mother that she is being taken care of and she should be happy. But she would not listen. With her constant complaints that she is not taken care of, wasting money, etc., she created a rift between my brother and sister-in-law. When I look back, as a child I remember that my mother herself never took up her family responsibilities seriously....

Platonic connections run deeper and are stronger than a romantic relationship or any other friendship or familial relationship in your life because you feel a sense of instant recognition and comfort with them in the first meeting itself. They understand you, support you through thick and thin, accept you for who you are, and always have your back. What are the signs of platonic love? Have you found your platonic soulmate?...

What does power struggle mean for the future of a relationship? Is every relationship a power struggle? Is it necessarily an ominous sign? Can power struggle in a relationship be a positive thing? Does it always and unequivocally mean one partner clipping the wings of another? When we closely examine the balance of power in any romantic partnership, many questions of this nature spring up. To be able to address them and comprehend the role of this relationship dynamic, we decode the intricacies of power struggle in consultation with advocate Siddhartha Mishra (BA, LLB), a lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India....

A different work culture meant a different sexual culture The call centre is a melting pot of people and along with a milieu of young adults are their values, attitudes and behaviour and ideas about fun and sex. We had kids from the seven sister states of India, lots of Anglo 20-year-olds, and then there were the south Indians, some far away from their native villages and towns. They were given British or American names for their telemarketing jobs, and suddenly it seemed like they had a split personality....

Once you have established that you and your partner are unhappy in the marriage, the steps to getting a divorce become much easier if both members are cooperative and civil rather than constantly bickering and making the situation difficult for everyone, including themselves. How To Apply For Divorce By Mutual Consent Contrary to what most television serials and movies show, there is no deed executed on stamp paper upon execution of which, the couple gets an immediate divorce....

To simply say you ‘love’ all of them wouldn’t really be accurate or even fair to them all. There are different kinds of love you experience for each, and each form of love brings with it a unique set of ways to show them. While trying to make up with a friend, you’re not going to surprise them with a bed with satin sheets, strewn with rose petals on it, right?...

You don’t want to let the other person go but you don’t want to commit. You’ve got one foot in the pool, the other on the edge, ready to plunge out should you see any sign of trouble. Perhaps circumstances have kept you from committing, or just your mind. Regardless, when you’re “seeing someone” but are not in a relationship, things can get confusing. You can go with the flow all you want, but soon things are going to crash and burn....

“I’m sorry.” Those are two of the most difficult words for most people to be able to honestly say. When we are genuinely sorry, we have to admit that we hurt someone and it also means that we are taking responsibility for the pain we have caused. A narcissist is never sorry because he (or she) perceives himself as perfect. He can’t be wrong. He views himself as superior to everyone and, thus, always right....

Certain dating mistakes men make can ruin the best of nights. If you keep repeating these, you may soon notice your dating life flat-lining. So gentlemen, why don’t we take a look at some of the biggest dating mistakes that men tend to make. And try to avoid them. Top 15 Mistakes That Men Make During Their Dates Dating isn’t easy. But there’s absolutely no reason why you shouldn’t look forward to it....

Unique Bachelorette Gift Ideas For Every Type of Bride Attending a bachelorette party of the best or the closest friend is an occasion to remember. Choosing a thoughtful gift conveys your love and care for a person. If you are thinking of some unique bachelorette party gift ideas, you can get some hilarious gifts too, that tease and spoil the bride-to-be. A bride’s friends often struggle to find the perfect gifts for her....