First things first, we should get our basics clear. Are you aware there is a distinction between a person’s sexuality and gender identity? To give you better clarity on this subject, we had a conversation with counseling psychologist and certified life-skills trainer Deepak Kashyap (Masters in Psychology of Education), who specializes in a range of mental health issues, including LGBTQ and closeted counseling. Deepak explains, “Sexuality is about to whom and how you are attracted to people....

But, there’s more to your story. Does he really like you? And if yes, does he want to be in a relationship with you? Is he Mr. Right? And deep down, is he also wondering if you’re the right person for him? How do you find these answers and what are the signs to look out for? Let’s dive in and find out. 18 Early Dating Signs He Likes You You’re wondering if the guy you have just started dating is really into you or if a guy secretly loves you....

That’s what we are here for! When the couple is staying under the same roof, it puts you in a tricky position because no matter whether you are from the groom’s side or the bride’s, you are supposed to get a present that they can both enjoy. As they are slowly transforming this new house into a home, you should plan your gift around home utilities and décor items to make this journey easier and much more beautiful for them!...

Any anniversary, whether it’s one-year or 10 years, is a major milestone that deserves to be celebrated – whatever that means to you two. Some couples love to go all out with a big, splashy date (like a romantic dinner reservation), while others prefer something simple and low-key (a Netflix movie and ice cream). Either way, you’ll definitely want to show up prepared with a gift for your significant other to commemorate such a special occasion....

Things To Do To Make Your Girlfriend Happy Making an unhappy girlfriend happy and making her feel loved is definitely an important part of building a lasting relationship with her. It’s possible that even though you want to do everything in your power to make your girlfriend happy, you don’t know where to start. You feel like decoding the female brain is one of the toughest things to do or maybe you know how happy she makes you and want to do the same for her....

This special occasion calls for a special gift for your dad who has loved and supported you throughout your life. Display your love and adoration for your dad by gifting him something memorable. You can even rope in your groom to gift his father-in-law a present that will strengthen their relationship. The 30 Best Gifts For The Father Of The Bride Earlier, marriage was all about pampering the bride and the groom....

The intensity of one-sided love can only be understood by a heart that yearns for what it cannot have. Others might say, “Why can’t you just get over it? You were even together.” Only someone in love with a person that doesn’t want them back will understand why it is the most herculean task. Your feelings are valid and your pain is real. Let these quotes about unrequited love put what you are feeling into words....

Being Single At 40 In my thirties, after a relationship, with plenty of red flags, turned sour, I began re-assessing my life – its current status and my own life priorities. I was not happy in my job. I was living in a country that didn’t agree with my mind, body or spirit. London was cold, wet and grey, at the best of times – both in terms of the people and the weather!...

You seem content, happy and thinking about how, finally, you’re dating a person you can be in a healthy, happy relationship with, until…uh oh, did your partner just make a snarky comment to the serving staff at a restaurant. Are you suddenly embarrassed that your partner is badmouthing the waiter who accidentally dropped a scone on the floor? Oops! Maybe this is not the man of your dreams. Most of us have a checklist that we tick off while we get to know the person we are dating....

Here are 7 of the most powerful Indian couples. 1. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna He’s a Bollywood superstar and she’s a former actress, successful interior designer, bestselling author. Together they’re one of the most inspiring Bollywood couples. Akshay Kumar is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood, churning out hit movies almost every year and he has carved his own niche in the film industry. Twinkle Khanna didn’t do anything to write home about as an actress, but she’s established herself as a successful interior designer....

Being rejected by every guy sure hurts. There are no words that can do justice to the feelings and the hurt. Instead of being bogged down by the pain of rejection, you need to pick up where you left off. Stop thinking “Why would a guy reject a pretty girl like me? He’s never gonna get a girl as beautiful as me!” and try to come to terms with the situation....

I, for one, can vouch for childhood trauma and dysfunctional past relationships as the two most valid reasons for being insecure in a relationship. When you have been told all along by your dear family that you are absolutely worthless, there is nothing you do that ever holds any practical value in life, you naturally seek constant validation from your partner to make sure they don’t feel the same way about you....

Once that happens, things can unravel quickly, bringing your relationship to the brink of breaking. That said, conflict in itself isn’t a bad thing, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. One of the relationship conflict quotes by American clinical psychologist Dr. Julier Gottman best sums it up, “Conflict is the opportunity to learn to love our partners better over time.” Let’s try to decode relationship conflict dynamics and resolution strategies to help you embrace this unpleasant yet inevitable aspect of togetherness, with insights from counselor and certified life coach Dr....

Couples living in joint families do not find enough time to themselves, and the relationship tends to suffer. Given the advent of modern gadgets and their entry into the bedroom, even couples in nuclear families are complaining about a lack of romance and alone time together. So, you can only imagine the plight of those living in a joint family. It’s not a cakewalk to adjust to a joint family after marriage, especially for the partner who has to live with their spouse’s family – more often than not that onus falls on the woman....

When you’re married to a narcissist, their lack of empathy might baffle you. You’ll have the same fights over and over again, and the only thing you’ll ask for is a little consideration. But when the next fight rolls around because you didn’t pay “enough attention” to them, the cycle will start again. When the bickering and glaring inconsideration get too much to handle, you might just end up feeling helpless, trapped even....

Just as it is important to grieve and process all the angst and hurt, it is equally crucial to stop feeling sorry for yourself at some point to be able to heal yourself after a breakup. A continued sense of victimhood can keep you arrested in the past. When that happens, it impedes your ability to forge new meaningful connections and move on. Figuring out how to stop feeling sorry and heal yourself after a breakup all on your own can be challenging....

Alimony Laws In India Explained People usually have a very fuzzy idea of divorce and alimony laws in India. They often take the plunge into a divorce and once in the middle of it all they realize the wall around them is crumbling because of their lack of knowledge of the divorce and alimony laws in India. So it is very pertinent to have a basic knowledge of the alimony laws in India before taking the plunge into the divorce proceedings....

If you’re falling in the trap of stalking your ex on social media – or notice that they are keeping tabs on your life through your posts and stories – it’s best to unfriend/unfollow/block and create a distance that will allow you both to move on. Why? Let’s delve deeper into the perils of social media stalking to understand. What Is Stalking? While some people move on from breakups with a little effort, others find it hard to let go....

Being the eldest among three sisters, the pressure of getting married was real. Bhaskar’s family had come to see me when I was attending a Puja at my neighbourhood. I was summoned by my younger sister to come home at once because Amma (mother) wanted me to make tea for his family. Although I was annoyed I reached home and slipped inside my room from the backyard door. I made tea quickly because I was eager to go to my neighbor’s home again where the Puja was taking place....

Can a Narcissist fall in Love? Narcissists struggle to have romantic relationships for several reasons; one of them is because they do not know how to resolve conflicts. It is normal for couples to have disagreements, but clinical worker Sharon Thomas states that narcissists believe they can do no wrong. As far as they are concerned, they are perfect and if there are problems, the other person is to blame....