If it were financial issues that have been plaguing a marriage, conversations and planning around it can help manage the issue. Even if it’s jealousy, the monotony of a long-term relationship or resentment, the first step toward reconciliation is effective communication. But when it comes to how to tell if he’s gay, communication isn’t something you can dive into, especially without even having a justified reason to bring it up in the first place....

Being in a relationship is a voyage of discovery. So why not understand the nature of your fellow co-passenger to make the journey pleasanter, heading towards that sweet, final destination. The more you know your partner, the easier it will be to lead a more informed life with them. This is our take on the 7 types of boyfriends out there, waiting to pamper us, love us and well, hurt us at times....

Some zodiac signs get along extremely well since they often tend to be like-minded individuals. Without even realizing it, you might have become best friends with someone whose zodiac gets along great with yours. Similarly, the best zodiac couples can go the distance of an entire lifetime. “Who is my perfect match, according to astrology?” If you find yourself asking this question when looking for a life partner, the answer may lie in going over the traits, strengths and weaknesses of different signs and weighing them vis-a-vis your own....

Your zodiac sexual compatibility could lead to the bedsheets catching fire every time you are in the bedroom, or the room could even become the insides of a freezer if you have no chemistry at all. But how do we know which are the most passionate zodiac signs and which ones have the most explosive chemistry? We will tell you. 8 Signs With The Most Explosive Zodiac Sexual Compatibility When you meet a person, you might feel your story has been written in the stars....

This becomes more crucial than ever considering the fluid landscape of modern-day relationships. Unlike a few decades ago, when mutual attraction was the first step toward starting a romantic relationship, these days there are quite a few levels two people have to cross to reach the exclusive dating and relationship stages. Believe it or not, those two aren’t the same. To get more clarity on how exactly the two are different, we spoke to counseling psychologist Namrata Sharma (Masters in Applied Psychology), who is a mental health and SRHR advocate and specializes in offering counseling for toxic relationships, trauma, grief, relationship issues, gender-based and domestic violence....

Unfortunately, not many of us can stake our claim to being a harmonious person. When harmony isn’t an inherent trait, it is difficult to build relationships that flow seamlessly, like a river rushing to the sea. As a result, we find ourselves caught in a string of relationships that are conflicted, stale, troubled or toxic. Thankfully, there are ways to let go of this negativity and build holistic, harmonious relationships....

So how would you come to know if a man is sexually attracted to you or not? Here are a few signs you can look out for if you are interested in the man as well. Related reading: 18 female body language signs of attraction 1. All the staring All men stare when they see someone they like. However, it is a completely different story for those who look at you with a raw passion....

The thing is that an emotional affair doesn’t always have to be a full-blown sex scandal. They can be discreet and quiet, which is where the lines get blurred. And from here rises the emotional cheating vs friendship conflict. One goes through stages of emotional affairs to finally arrive at a full-fledged extramarital affair that you always thought would never happen. Emotional Cheating Vs Friendship The ‘harmless’ friendship quickly transgresses into something more but you may still refer to the person as a friend....

Romance better than marriage Romance was fine while Om Puri and Seema Kapoor were dating for almost a decade. But after marriage, it only took eight months for Nandita Puri to walk into Om Puri’s hotel room during a shoot and later Seema found Nandita’s undergarments in Om’s cupboard. The biggest blow came when his biography, written by his then wife, Nandita, came out. It not only carried Om Puri’s story from rags to riches but revealed intimate scenes from his adolescence – his affair with their household maid and his sexual encounters with a woman called Laxmi....

Breaking up with an emotionally unavailable man can be the worst thing ever! When a guy appears detached and indifferent, you may wonder whether it’s just you, he is not connecting with. But, of course, you are aware that he’s not the most expressive of people when it comes to his feelings, so you keep asking yourself, do emotionally unavailable man miss you? But it has nothing to do with you; emotionally unavailable men don’t connect with anyone, not even themselves!...

With carpooling services like Ola Share and UberPOOL emerging in India and across the world, the latest buzz is “Umm, what if you meet someone cute on the ride you are sharing?” Bonobology contributor, Disha Dadlani, wonders if one could find love or a friend in their co-passenger through OLA Share or UberPOOL. Is It Possible To Fall In Love With A Stranger? Richard has not used either of these services but agrees that sometimes friendship can blossom within just five minutes of interaction....

When it comes to love, we often get distracted by superficial qualities rather than the ones that won’t fade with time. Finding ‘the one’ requires patience, honesty, and a lot of forethought regarding what it is you want in a relationship, rather than getting your hopes high in this endeavor to look for the ‘perfect partner’, only for them to be crushed by the bitter dose of reality. Looking For A Right Partner Again And Again One thing of utmost importance when you want to know how to find the right person is that you should possess the ability to spend time with yourself and be (reasonably) happy in your personal space....

You’re programmed to think that way. You perceive it as rejection and we as species don’t really deal well with rejection. Whether he told you he doesn’t want you anymore, or you just kind of sense that he’s not wanting you, it hurts either way. He might be still keeping you around despite the fact that he doesn’t want you which adds up even more to the mess. It makes it very confusing....

That knot you feel in your stomach when your partner pays attention to an attractive person. The anger when their ex won’t stop leaving heart emojis on their social media posts. The sadness when they leave you to spend a weekend with the gang. These are forms of romantic jealousy we all experience at some point. As long as both partners don’t let it spiral out of control, there can be positive effects of jealousy on your relationship....

Honeymoon for every new bride is the time to relax and spend some quality time with the new husband. Unfortunately, even though we daydream about how fantastic and romantic our honeymoon would be, many brides put off the very essential honeymoon shopping until the last minute. But to look your sexiest on the honeymoon and treat yourself with some amazingly sexy garments it’s important to plan ahead. Here are 10 essential lingerie pieces that you should pack for the honeymoon to woo your man in bed and yourself, in the mirror....

If left unchecked, the dangerous cycle of insecurities can drive a wedge between partners. Don’t ignore those early signs of insecurities in a relationship. These may seem harmless, adorable even, in the beginning. However, the more you ignore it, the deeper it sinks its teeth into your bond. Over time, the jealousy, bickering and blame-game set into motion by one or both partners feeling insecure in a relationship takes a toll over the love, affection, and trust you share....

We all know that stress is a major factor in becoming ill. As a person’s level of stress rises so does their level of a hormone called cortisol and this can compromise their immune system. It isn’t a stretch of the imagination to believe that partners or children of narcissists are highly stressed. After all, they are living in an environment filled with screaming, lying, manipulating, demeaning, and humiliation. But what about the effects of stress on the narcissist himself (or herself)?...

We all have had our fair share of clingy partners who really refuse to let us go anywhere or do anything without them. They would want attention all the time, needed to talk all the time and want to be on text 24×7 and there are also the ones who want to stay aloof so much that you could end up feeling you are being ignored. Some people say, “I need a lot of space in a relationship....

What sex means to me At various junctures in life, sex has meant different things to me. But now that I have been married for almost five years to a man spiritually (not religiously) inclined and much more sexually experienced, I now refer to sex as a potent ‘energy’. When we talk about sexual exploration or refer to someone as ‘sexy’, what we mean is the positive, higher and peculiarly attractive vibe the person exudes....

Your partner may be great. You may have shared fabulous times together. Heck, you may even have made future plans of living together in that gorgeous Manhattan apartment. But is that a guarantee for everlasting love? No; love may present another scenario too. You suddenly realize you don’t want to be with him or her anymore. The reasons may vary from falling out of love to wanting different things from life or realizing that despite all the love between you two, you are in a toxic relationship....