My husband’s drug addiction was a rude shock to me I was under the impression that he was falling out of love or he wasn’t interested in sex. This addiction came as a rude shock to me. I felt cheated and violated. To me, addictions were scenes only from the Hindi movies, and now it was at my doorstep. It wasn’t a dream but a reality to be faced. The addiction was not something post marriage I was sure....

He Had A Troubled Childhood He belonged to Bangalore but studied in a boarding school in Nainital till class 10. As a kid, he was bullied because his Hindi language skills were not up to the standards of the local boys from the northern part of India. He came back to Bangalore to finish his high school and was living with his mother and sister. His father passed away in an accident when he was just a year old....

Interestingly, Damage depicts a rather realistic view of what happens when two people who are in relationships start cheating and get embroiled in an extramarital affair. Little Children, on the other hand, takes a more utopian view of two married people having an affair, with both getting away with their transgressions without consequences. But can the two relationships remain unscathed and unscarred when both cheaters are married? Psychologist Jayant Sundaresan guided us to understand the dynamics of two married people falling in love and embarking on an extramarital affair....

Everyone has been in love at least once in their lives. Some lucky ones have experienced it more than once. Even the most unromantic or prosaic person would have fallen in love at some point, no matter how much they might try to deny or hide it. But why do most people find it so difficult to describe the feeling of love? What exactly is love? Where does this little butterfly come from and how do you know you are in love?...

What happens when you reject a narcissist? Do you think that nothing can bruise the narcissist’s inflated ego? Do you assume the narcissist in your life is immune to feeling hurt or weak? Think again. Although they will never tell you explicitly, the narcissist fears, dreads, and hates rejection more than nearly anything else. Nobody likes feeling rejected. It’s a vulnerable and painful experience, and it can trigger profound emotions of insecurity and incompetence....

Among many memorable things that have happened to me in the past year, December 10th perhaps shines the brightest. I was receiving my first journalism award, instituted by a gay magazine, and it was a great moment of personal glory, but this is not about that. Another monumental thing also happened that evening. Realizing What Makes A Real Woman The event was attended by a small community of vibrant individuals of all sexual and gender orientations....

Some things in life are perfect in thoughts, like happily ever after, unless you wish to live forever with rose-tinted sunglasses up your nose. But then that’s what life tells you… make your own Utopia. So here go my thoughts on what was and what is life before and after marriage. Life before and after marriage Life does change dramatically after marriage. The single life is something that is quite different from married life....

Given that 75% of partners cheat at some point or another, it is imperative to reflect on: Is having feelings for someone else cheating? As long as your partner is not acting on their attraction for someone else, why not let go of it as a normal – almost inevitable – human tendency. The next time you are fretting over ‘my boyfriend is attracted to someone else, what should I do?...

Do you want to bite your boyfriend? Are you fighting the urge to sink your teeth into your boyfriend’s neck? You’re not alone. Many women find their boyfriends so irresistible they can think of nothing better than taking a bite out of them. There are several reasons you might want to bite your boyfriend, and none of them have anything to do with vampires. When you look at the animal kingdom, many animals express themselves orally, not by speaking....

The other day she was running on the treadmill in the neighborhood fitness centre and two girls started giggling, looking at her. She knew they were gossiping about her affair too. This instance seemed to completely consume Payton’s life and there was nothing she could do about it. Do you really want to know, why do people have affairs? Then hear it from Payton directly. This real-life account is sure to give you a deeper insight into affairs — why they happen and what makes people indulge in them....

That is dependent on commitment, making one another a priority, and having the will to change. Well, a man can have commitment issues in general or particularly with just one person. There lies a difference between not being a relationship material and not wanting to have a relationship with you. That depends if he is unsure about his feelings or if he is playing with your feelings. It’s an exhausting experience that leaves you in confusion....

While the toll that this constant scrutiny takes on the mind and mental health of singles is still marginally discussed, the spotlight is hardly ever shone on the mindset behind judging singles. In this article, psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, decodes the psychology behind judging singles for their choice to remain unattached. Why Is Being Single Looked Down Upon?...

Explore all your options, and pick out the best bachelorette party ideas for you and your girls, to make this night one hell of an adventure. Fun Bachelorette Party Ideas Other than the gifts coming her way and having a team of stylists to help her doll up for the D-day, the most exciting part of getting married for every bride-to-be is her bachelorette party. So you really want to make sure you’re everything is perfect....

Most men believe that compliments work like a charm in getting the good graces of a girl they’re crushing over or dating. However, they seem to overlook the important subtext – that compliments work only when they’re genuine. Words that women love to hear are the ones that come straight from the heart. Hey, do you remember that scene from Big Bang Theory where Raj opens a date with, ‘Tell her, her eyes shimmer like opalescent lilies and lake of the palace of the celestial maidens’?...

While some can splurge loads of money but have very little time to offer, others have the time but are tight in their budget. And then there are those who have both, or have neither. So pick from whichever of these you can manage. 1. A sincere verbal expression at the first opportunity. A timely communication to admit you forgot ‘the day’ gets you off the hook most of the time....

To help you on the front, we’ve put together 101 pick-up lines that will come to your rescue whenever you find yourself struggling to break the ice. 101 Best Pick-Up Lines For Guys To Make Flirting Smooth and Effortless Being fun and flirty is sort of like an art. With the right words for the right situation, you can easily seem seductive and turn your night into a romantic and sexy affair!...

Taking someone for granted in a relationship can be damaging to their self-esteem and may even make them feel resentful and angry toward their partner. We spoke to dating coach Geetarsh Kaur, founder of The Skill School which specializes in building stronger relationships, about what being taken for granted means, why someone takes you for granted, and what to do when your partner is taking you for granted in the relationship....

In their book, Keeping the Love You Find, authors Harville Hendrix and Helen Hunt write that they’ve discovered that about 75-90% of all couples experience some signs of dishonesty in a relationship. What’s more, an estimated 39% of all Americans have admitted they are willing to lie to their partners. Then, why do most of us tend to ignore the signs of deception in a relationship and pretend like everything is okay?...

For women, an emotional connection is imperative to stay invested in their relationships. When a woman loses interest in her spouse, it is a direct manifestation of that connection losing its depth. While she may or may not walk out of such a marriage, her dwindling interest in her partner will definitely have a bearing on the quality of the relationship. When a woman loses interest in a man, a part of her recedes and becomes inaccessible....

Yet another study found that exercising at least four to five times a week helps improve sexual functioning, augments sexual activity and orgasms and leads to greater satisfaction. Thus, it won’t be a stretch to conclude that physical and sexual fitness for men is interconnected. If you feel that the excitement in the bedroom has plateaued, it’s a good idea to embrace exercises to improve sex for men. 12 Exercises To Have Better Sex and Last Longer In Bed Exercises, my friend, are not only meant for a better body but also promote sexual fitness for men....