If you have dealt with heartbreak due to broken trust in a relationship or have been betrayed by a friend, trust may not come naturally to you anymore. Not only are you skeptical of those around you, but you may also have a tendency to flee from situations. The moment a romantic encounter starts turning into something more serious, instead of feeling happy and safe, you start to feel scared....

What kind of satisfaction does this negative cycle bring to an abuser? Before we move further in exploring these facets, let us first understand why an abuser initiates abuse. Why do people abuse in intimate relationships? Simply put, they want to win the power game over their spouse. Parental abuse of children has long-drawn effects that often leads to them perpetrating abuse in their own adulthood. An abuser takes ‘man of the house’ term quite literally and wants things in the house to go his way....

Rest assured, we are not talking about the unicorn on your child’s or nephew’s birthday cake. In just a minute, we will take you through the nitty-gritty of everything “unicorn in dating”, including information on unicorn dating sites and apps. So, hold on tight and let this horse, ummm unicorn, racing. What Does Unicorn Dating Mean? The term unicorn in dating refers to a person — a third person — willing to join an existing two-people relationship....

When a man thinks he is not good enough for you, there could be a myriad of reasons behind it. Perhaps, his intentions are genuine. He may believe you deserve a better partner than him given your good heart, status, or qualification. A man feels inadequate in a relationship when he feels he is not able to meet his partner’s needs, mentally, physically, or socially. Alternatively, saying he is not good enough for you could be a way to assuage his guilt....

The scene and dialogue between the siblings are easy, tinged with warmth and playfulness, and a good example if you’re wondering ‘what is banter.’ Now, banter is essentially a light exchange between people who either know each well already, or can also be a great ice-breaker between strangers. Playful banter isn’t necessarily romantic or sexual in nature, but can be one your greatest flirting tools if that’s how you’re playing it....

Read the below story to understand better. How To Make Your Man Listen To You (Names changed to protect identities) I have finally cracked how to get a man to listen to you. My husband Colin finally paid attention to me after so, so long. Until recently, it wasn’t so. He wouldn’t pay attention to me when I confide in him, share something, or when I vent my grouses. He’d be too engrossed watching a game on TV or checking updates on his mobile to pay attention to me....

“What kind of drink should I order on a first date?” If this question has been on your mind, know that there are no right or wrong answers here. You can go with a drink of your choice, but if your preferred drink is an alcoholic beverage, then we’d recommend going easy on the refills. Getting drunk on the first date is not the best idea. If you want to be in control, a light cocktail or even a soda would be a good idea....

Hence, what might keep bothering you is whether you need to let your ex know that you are going to use the No Contact Rule. Yes, there are some specific cases when you can let your ex know about it. If you want to stay friends and want to reconcile the relationship later, you can inform your ex about distancing. Otherwise, you need to go in No Contact without announcing it to them....

You hear your date ask for a “Cortado with non-fat soy milk, an extra shot with cream please”. Sound the alarms, forget about the impression you were making, you’re now definitely judging your date for the rest of the evening. Of all the things that make you judge your date, their coffee order might not have been on top of your list, unless their order was as bizarre as the one above....

When a girl stares at you, you could be getting butterflies in your stomach while she could be thinking of you as a creep if you stare back. It’s complicated isn’t it? There is a way out of this confusion. In this article, we are going to go through various scenarios that will help you interpret what goes in a girl’s mind when she stares at you. Additionally, we’ll also give you tips on what you can do when a girl stares at you....

You’re left wondering whether it’s something you did or said, or whether it’s him losing interest. Gosh, the possibilities are infinite! If he initiates contact first and then doesn’t respond, it is often because another event or action might have conflicted with his free time. However, your beautiful mind starts getting tired of contemplating every possibility behind this behavior. Why would he text you and not respond? Here are 10 reasons why he texts and then doesn’t respond:...

Yet, in most relationships, this doesn’t work and it is quite risky. It’s risky because you might be stuck in the past constantly by bouncing back to your ex. There will be no room left for progression and growth. Intimacy is just one element of the relationship. Other elements such as emotional rebuilding and fixing commitment issues are essential too. Yes, intimacy is crucial for a relationship but you should know that won’t always bring your ex back....

Oh, and here’s a disclaimer: we’ve been talking about the ‘ex’ as if it’s a thing and not a person because we believe that it’s a phenomenon – the ex-phenomenon! Raising your eyebrows? Let us explain. While there are people that can manage to stay firm and not go back to what they leave behind, going back to your ex is such a common thing among people that we think the act deserves to have a brand name....

You do not know if his intentions are good or have something else planned for you. What are the odds that he’s a player? Would he text you every day if he was a player though? Well, the answer is yes. A player would text you every day for a variety of reasons. Let me help you discover the answers to these difficult questions. Giving features to pinpoint players is a dangerous game....

The reasons that your ex chooses to initiate this type of relationship are diverse. They can date someone different from you to avoid experiencing the same issues. Whereas, others find rebound relationships as a form of escapism. If your ex rebounded really fast they were searching for ways to distance themselves from the breakup. They go into a new relationship because they need some comfort. They need to feel better about the end of the previous relationship....

As it turns out, finding an emotional connection is not as easy as building a physical or intellectual connection. While it may sound simple, it is not that easy to connect emotionally with people after all. We often confuse emotional connection with the feeling of being in love. This leads to questions like, “Does emotional connection mean to love?” Quite simply, the emotional connection is the strength that holds love together....

While many relationships culminate into marriage, there is no denying the fact that a large number of relationships also end up in breakups. And breakups are difficult for everyone. The prospect can seem even more daunting if your girlfriend is toxic and you are way too nice to call her out on it. What if you could take the road less traveled, or if we rightly put it, the road less advised?...

The leap toward calling your boyfriend a cute nickname will make your relationship more romantic. Everyone calls him by his name but when you come up with an endearing term that is personal and has significance for the two of you, it becomes extremely special and will forever hold a special place in his heart. Giving unique nicknames to your boyfriend with meaning also personalizes your relationship. After all, “Max, you are doing the dishes today?...

Here are 11 famous celebs who swear by yoga 1. Shilpa Shetty Shilpa Shetty’s name has become synonymous with yoga. She began yoga around 18 years ago when she began suffering from chronic spondylitis. The actress feels that yoga is not just a form of exercise for her but also a discipline. It helps her to stay flexible and it also helps her mind to stay calm. She practices yoga for an hour three times a week....

When reached out to psychologist Jayant Sundaresan for his inputs on a relationship without trust and respect, he says, “A relationship without trust is like a car without gas. Trust is very important in a relationship as it helps us to focus on our partner’s good aspects. Your partner will stand by you through thick and thin once the two of you have established a tremendous amount of trust in each other....