It is very common for people to stay in a relationship that’s been broken, so much that things take a very unhealthy turn which drains and consumes both partners. It takes time to make a decision and it can be difficult to act upon that decision, especially if it is a long-term relationship. It is understandable, because we’re meant to create bonds, not break them (biologically and psychologically speaking). You’re understood, and you’ve heard....

This falling in love phase is making you float in the air, isn’t it? But you are utterly confused if she shares your feelings or not. You don’t want to embarrass yourself by asking her out and getting rejected in the bargain. You are not alone. Nobody likes rejection. It’s quite a humiliating ordeal to forget and move past. All the butterflies in your stomach are making you look for subtle signs she wants you to make a move....

As you can see, it’s pretty important to get this one right. One bad move and you might just end up making her feel worse than she already does. Be well prepared to hear the taunts about how you failed to cheer her up and neglected her feelings, after a week when she’s feeling better. Whether she is mad at a coworker, got into a fight with an old friend, or is undergoing some painful introspection, your job is to hold her hand and walk her through the rough patch....

Happy marriages entail a mutual level of respect and care for one another. So, when your husband doesn’t value you, it can feel like you’re constantly trying to guess his needs or make him happy. Unfortunately, this difficult dynamic can also make for one-sided marriages. Nobody wants to second-guess their value in a relationship. But if your husband doesn’t care about your well-being, that may be your everyday norm. The relationship can quickly become toxic- and you might feel dissatisfied and depressed....

Managing to step out of the house in the freezing cold is like finding your partner’s missing sock, it’s damn near impossible. Once summer comes knocking, it’s time to make up for all those lost opportunities and bring the excitement back into your relationship with some fun and romantic date ideas for couples. If you’re tired of date nights that involve wrapping yourself up in blankets and cuddling with your S....

However, if you’re looking to buy gifts for lesbian couples, then you can stop searching. You’ve come to the right place – have we got a list for you! Contrary to popular belief, buying gifts for women is really not that difficult. There are innumerable options to choose from and all you need is good taste. When it comes to LGBTQ couple gifts, the question is, “Why do they need to be any different than gifts you would get your straight girlfriends?...

While you may love the attention you’re getting from a married man, be mindful that it is seldom harmless. There is a thin line between him being nice and helpful to you and flirting with you in ways that you don’t even realize. If you find yourself in that confused space, then you must look for the subtle signs that a married man is flirting to understand his motives. So, what are the signs a married man is pursuing you?...

Are you looking for fun “Yes or No” questions for couples? These questions are the perfect way to get to know your partner better. Your partner’s answers might surprise you and help your relationship grow. We compiled more than 200 of the best yes or no questions to ask your girlfriend or boyfriend. Each of them is a great way to start a conversation. Bookmark this article when you and your partner get into a chatty mood—or share it to spice up a group date....

You can enjoy your favorite shows on your own, even have separate hobbies, and you can enjoy a Choco Lava cake for dessert while your partner orders cheesecake – having different preferences than your partner is not just common but also healthy. But it’s absolutely essential to share certain things in common with your partner to build the foundation for a serious relationship. So before you move on to the next stage, find answers to these 5 vital questions to avoid any future heartbreak....

That’s when you need to get creative. We’re here to help you figure out how to tell someone how much you love them in unique, innovative ways. There are also cute ways to tell someone you love them. What are those ways? Let us tell you. 55 Ideas For How To Tell Someone You Love Them When you love someone, it is important to let the person know how you feel about them over and over again....

But let’s delve a little further into the same. What does this 6 month marker mean for your relationship? What is its true significance? Is a 6 month relationship serious, or not? What are the questions to ask after 6 months of dating? If you’ve been thinking of these questions after having had a 6 month relationship so far, then we’re here to answer them. With the help of Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, let’s take a look at the intricacies of your 6 month relationship....

As a man, you have waited patiently in the wings as your wife took centre stage. Her health, her well-being, and her safety were of utmost importance. You have abstained from sex or pleasure for some time now. However now your wife has a wonderful glow and she looks beautiful, you are rearing to rekindle the romance once again. You are looking for ways to be intimate after having a baby....

If there is ‘no sex’, can couples enjoy the same understanding as before? Yes, if the decision of withholding sex is mutual, then this situation is still okay. There are plenty of couples who survive sexless marriage because they are on the same page. But when one of the partners wants sex and the other doesn’t, this ‘married’ alignment fails and brings an irreparable damage to a relationship. Many who have had not had sex for months/years are prone to many arguments and verbal bickering....

Are these statements incessantly recurring in your relationship? Do you feel like no matter what you do, something is always lacking, and you are the only one blamed for it? If the answer to these questions is yes, you are a victim of blame shifting in marriage. Being blamed for everything in a relationship is often a way to exert control over one’s partner and can lead to severe emotional turmoil in a relationship....

I met her recently and noticed that age has not caught up with her. Her children have grown up, as has her own trajectory in the corporates, and now she earns a couple of lakhs a month and is content. That is a very tame way to describe her. She is wildly happy and her smile radiates a sense of victory, a constant celebration – hurray! She lived in an unconventional setup When I met her she was struggling....

In an era of extreme cynicism, where sentiment and belief in true love and romance is fast vanishing, hopeless romantics are rare. But occasionally, we see them, gazing wistfully at the stars, or their noses buried in a book of poems, or crying over a romantic movie. What Does It Mean To Be A Hopeless Romantic? So, how does one define a hopeless romantic? A hopeless romantic is one who sees the world through rose-colored glasses, for whom the whole world is a collage of beauty and love, where love and romance are the ultimate goal to fight for....

Was Bheeshma’s Pratigya Totally Selfless? He did all these, ostensibly, to make his father happy! Keeping the father completely in the dark, the ‘righteous’ son went to such an unbelievable extreme. Such a fierce discharge of filial duty is simply unheard of. Only, he was so blindly besotted in narcissistic self-gratification that he did neither care to consider whether any good father could be made happy that way nor did he care to know from his father what he actually wanted....

46-year-old, Aarav Appukuttan, who was born as Bindu, is getting married to 22-year-old Sukanyeah Krishnan, who was born as Chandu in September this year. Deccan Chronicle reports that the two met by chance at a Mumbai hospital where both underwent gender reassignment procedure. Sukanyeah was there for her first appointment. “We are India’s first complete transgender couple, and we are happy,” Sukanyeah admitted, adding that she is super excited that their friends and family members are finally behind them....

“It is ordinary for a woman to find out her husband’s cheating on her, but not if you’re the woman and it’s your husband.” -American author Melissa Banks said this once, and a truer statement has yet to be made. Is your current relationship the one that will last? Are you afraid that your partner might not remain faithful to you? Being cheated on is a horrible feeling. If you haven’t been cheated on, there are no words that I can use to describe how humiliating and dehumanizing it can be....

My current relationship is no different…except that it’s the longest and deepest both of us have been in. Also, to my partner, friendship and love are cleanly cleaved apart. Friendship = a non-romantic, non-sexual relationship. I’m certain I’m a better friend than a girlfriend. More honest, less prone to putting up with bullshit. It’s a side of me I fight hard to keep in my love affairs and it often results in me ruining ‘moments....