But even if the dating world doesn’t resemble what you’ve experienced before, it doesn’t mean that single 50-year-olds are still not out and about trying to find someone for themselves. Dating in your 50s as a woman is a challenge but by no means, an anomaly. To really help you see that even more, read the following account about how a woman helps her best friend to start dating at 50....
Why did he block me for no reason? Did I do something wrong? Or did he block me because he cares? I feel hurt, but I don’t really want him to know. I’m also not sure if he has ulterior motives. What is the psychology behind blocking someone, and what should I do now? If you’re asking yourself these questions, you’re not alone! Many people feel confused or angry when they find out they have been blocked....
Yes, I liked him maybe as a colleague but nothing more. But when I left that job and found him loitering in front of my house giving vague excuses of trying to find a laundry nearby, that’s when I realized my behavior might have given out all the wrong signals. Over the course of time, I understood that what happened between me and my coworker wasn’t the exception but the norm....
In the initial stage, most couples wear rose-tinted glasses, so they are very happy to discount and talk about their past relationships openly, even their sexual histories and risky behaviours, to impress or “Wow” their sexual partners. Men may love an experienced woman, but deep down it can intimidate men or even make a partner feel insecure about their “importance” in the relationship. In addition, partners fear critical behaviour or put-downs about their performance in the bedroom....
Certain zodiac sign personality traits are present in every person and act as a driving force for their individuality. These zodiac sign personalities are unique to each astrological sign and these are also the traits their partners value the most. To know more about zodiac signs and their respective zodiac sign dates, continue reading! Zodiac Sign Traits Your Partner Values Most In You… 1. ARIES (March 21 – April 19): Drive and passion Passion and drive attract all, but the fire sign Aries is known for its go-getter attitude....
How beautiful it feels to be head-over-heels in love with your partner! From sharing every little detail with them, making sure they are the first ones to know about any new event that happens during the day, to waiting for them to come home so that you two can spend quality time together. Now imagine that your partner does not look at you the same way. You are not the first person they call when something goes wrong, nor are you the first person they think about when they want to share something....
If only it was as simple as Russell states! Sexual compatibility has always been one of the main factors that determine the life of a relationship, whether we accept it or not. If love is a rainbow, great sex is the pot of gold that waits at its end. Great sex can happen only in a country where there is freedom to choose your partner, freedom from threat based on religion or caste, freedom to make love to your loved one even if they are of the same sex, and freedom and safety to say ‘No’....
Initially, you will be showered with gifts, compliments and so much love that you will feel like you are on top of the world. You may feel like the luckiest girl alive. You won’t just feel it but you’ll know it. However, what usually happens is that after a few weeks, the affection he shows toward you suddenly turns into an obsession. He demands your constant attention and needs you to prove your love for him all the time....
How do you deal with a husband who thinks he is always right? Marriage can be challenging, but healthy partners aim to learn and grow with one another. They take personal accountability for their mistakes and make a conscious effort to improve themselves on a regular basis. It’s very frustrating to feel like I’m always messing up while he just thinks he’s totally perfect. How do we fix this when my husband thinks he does nothing wrong?...
We, as humans, feel that loyalty is one of the essentials for an everlasting relationship. And it should be. We want our partners to see us as the fulfillment of all their needs – emotional, mental and physical. That’s what ensures a truly great bond. But what happens when you get the feeling that your girlfriend has still not found closure in terms of her last relationship? What happens when you realize that she is still hanging onto an old flame?...
Usually, guys pull away for relatively short periods. However, generally, the pull-away phase might last from a few days to years. In some cases, he might choose to not return at all. A general rule when it comes to men that pull away is that the deeper the connection the shorter the pull-away stage is likely to last. The bigger the issue that is bugging him and the bigger the fear to communicate, the longer the pull-away stage is likely to last....
(Names changed to protect identities) My husband Lalit and I brought up our sons in Mumbai. I recently retired from a public sector job and Lalit retired 3 years ago as a scientist although he says, could a scientist ever retire? My older son Milind is now 31 and Kshitij is 29. They are thick friends first and brothers later. Milind’s earliest memory of his brother is of when they both started fighting over the TV remote control as toddlers....
Apart from the obvious signs, there’s so much more that they give away even when they’re trying to cover their tracks. You can catch a cheater in a lie by subtle changes in their behavior. There are plenty of digital hacks at your disposal to catch cheaters on Android or any other device. Knowing how to catch a cheating partner means you should be alert and be able to pick up on anything that is new about them....
While most Indian parents still consider ‘marriage’ as a serious business deal, millennials today are more explorative. They’re probably more concerned about the upcycled décor trends and the organic buffet more than the social bonding between parents. But, whatever said and done, no wedding is complete without our creators, and it’s important that we make the interaction as smooth as possible. 7 Ways To Deal With The Clash Of The Parents Just take a deep breath and prepare yourself for the clash of parents that would inevitably follow their first meet....
Pregnancy is overwhelming enough on its own, but to go through a breakup on top of that can be arduous. However, when you realize that the relationship is not working for you, sticking around just because leaving seems too daunting simply means kicking the can down the road. As scary as the prospect of ending a relationship during pregnancy may be, know that you’re not alone. We’re here to help you figure out how best to maneuver this unexpected curveball....
In fact, ‘self-love’ is often is even mistaken for being selfish or narcissistic, putting your needs above that of others. Especially in cultures that glorify sacrifice and going out of the way to please others, nobody teaches you how to love yourself and take care of your needs first. In the context of mental health, the concept of self-love was first propagated by William Sweetser in the realm of ‘mental hygiene’....
Have you ever felt like you’re on the outside of a relationship looking in? Maybe it was with a group of friends, within your family, or perhaps in your own marriage. No one likes feeling like an outsider, we naturally want to be a part of the ingroup. Unfortunately, narcissists can and will use it to their advantage. For narcissists, relationships are first and foremost about control. Their ego is fragile, constantly vulnerable to attack from outside actors, and from within themselves....
He had got a bouquet of roses and chocolates. I had found that cute. It was as though even before meeting me, he was besotted. Or rather, it was as if he was trying to woo me. And he was doing it in front of our families. It was flattering, indeed. When asked, I said yes to him. And he too said yes. The wedding date was decided soon, we would get married in a year....
It’s often said that narcissism is an incurable disorder. Many people suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia seek treatment for their mental disorders, but rarely do you hear a narcissist say “I don’t want to be a narcissist anymore”. Those who have it don’t want help and are quite defensive when diagnosed with it. When someone with narcissistic traits actually goes to therapy, they use it to gain more supply by trying to outsmart the therapist and prove their superiority....
A reader posed an important question to us about the same and we brought an expert on board to answer it for her and for all of us. 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, helps us understand what is inappropriate flirting when married. Why Do Married Men Flirt? Q: My husband has a glad eye and he makes it obvious every time we go out or have company....
