Relationships with narcissists tend to follow a pattern that plays out again and again. They draw you in close, then when you least expect it, they abruptly withdraw. When they are done with you, they will dump you. Usually, for a reason that seems due to no fault of your own. However, the narcissist often returns when they think they have something to gain from you again. This is known as the idealize-devalue-discard-hoover cycle for how narcissists approach relationships....

Want to learn what his kiss says about how he feels about you? This article will run through 29 different ways men kiss and what each one reveals about his relationship and feelings for you. And spoiler alert: It may surprise you how much you can tell about a guy just by how he kisses you. It’s a veritable window to his soul if you know what to watch out for....

Your significant other is your soulmate, your ride or die, and your best friend for life. To have such a strong bond with someone is the best feeling in the world, and you should consider yourself blessed if you share this connection with anyone. What Does Significant Other Mean? It means you have a partner-in-crime for life. There are so many things to do with your significant other, that even bucket lists don’t do them justice....

This scene in a romantic relationship can cause you to feel confused, hopeless, it can make you question your actions, yourself, and your self-worth. Depending on your ways of coping with this, you’ll be faced with difficulties while trying to decide what to do about it. He pulled away after all, what’s there left to do, right? Well, there are a lot of things you can do, depending on where you see the relationship going from this....

However, it sometimes becomes awkward and you may second guess yourself when wondering about what to write in a sympathy card for loss of young husband . Death is a sensitive issue after all and you don’t want to affect your relationship with the bereaved by sending an inappropriate message while they are dealing with the pain of heartbreak. Take a look at the following sympathy messages to get an idea of what to write in a sympathy card for loss of husband before forwarding it to the beloved of the deceased....

There was once this guy, Jacob, a senior strategist at my workplace, a Japan returnee, a newbie. He was very quiet, but I couldn’t resist starting a conversation, because he was so fascinating. As it turned, these conversations led to an interesting discussion on personal hygiene and relationships. Why Hygiene Is Important For A Healthy Sexual Relationship Our conversations were mostly during the lunch hour when I would waylay him and ask questions, about his hometown, why he went to Japan and why he had returned....

Being told you’re pretty is somehow one of the most exciting and stressful things. When someone calls you beautiful what do you say back? Really, what can you say? How do you judge the person’s intentions? Can you accept the compliment without appearing arrogant? Is it possible to respond without looking incredibly awkward? Responding to such a big compliment is a complicated dance, one where you have to make split-second decisions about where you want this interaction to go....

The fact is very few relationships survive an episode of cheating. This is because the cheating partner is not only betraying the vows of a marriage or a committed relationship, s/he breaks the very foundation of a relationship – trust and honesty. Even if a couple gets back together, the state of the marriage after infidelity remains fragile and the shadow of the duplicity and lies will continue to hover over them, impacting their interactions forever....

To be able to make that decision you need clarity on what is considered a sexless marriage, the circumstances that separate a healthy sexless union from a toxic one. As with any aspect of human relationships, it is hard to categorically paint a sexless marriage as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, functional or dysfunctional. But there are always broad guidelines that you can apply to your unique circumstances to know when to walk away from a sexless marriage....

Actually, once in a relationship, life becomes much more happening. You may be just living in or are married; life has so many new things to offer that you never knew of. You bask in the glory of this new found happiness and almost forget the time when you were single. Sure there are times when you wish you were single again, like when you are expected to at least know the recipe for making a sunny side–up....

Fitness goals that fizzle out by January end.Not going crazy when the son pushes buttons, which barely lasts 3 days at a stretch.Spending quality time with the spouse, which ends with football practice, doctor visits, birthday parties and homework. So this year my conclusion is that I am the best possible person that I can be in the family! Yes, I am and the rest of you can say Amen to that!...

Picking the right gift for someone you share a purely professional relationship with isn’t easy. Despite everyday interactions, we don’t really know all our colleagues well on a personal level. Come to think of it, you may not even know if John who sits on the work station next to yours likes wine or beer, whether he has kids or lives alone with his cat. This can make picking out gifts for them quite the challenge....

Codependency is one of the most toxic and dysfunctional bonds you can share with someone. This does not necessarily have to be a romantic partner – it could be a parent, friend, sibling, or relative. The bond is as intense as it is unhealthy and educating yourself on the warning signs of codependent relationships will be a wise step toward prevention (or damage control). We’re addressing the different facets of codependency in consultation with relationship and intimacy coach Shivanya Yogmayaa (internationally certified in the therapeutic modalities of EFT, NLP, CBT, REBT, etc), who specializes in different forms of couples counseling....

When you’re in the honeymoon phase, setting boundaries in the relationship is sure to have slipped your mind. If you and your partner are open about everything (and I mean everything), you shouldn’t worry about the conversation hurting each other’s feelings. Even though love is meant to bring you closer together, setting boundaries means making sure you both don’t end up being codependent. Let’s get into it and talk about all you need to know, with the help of psychologist Nandita Rambhia (MSc, Psychology), who specializes in CBT, REBT and couples counseling....

The thing about relationships is that they take a lot of work and effort to flourish. A happy relationship is partly organic and partly dependent on how you design it and how much love and effort you are willing to put into it. Sadly, the universe does not just throw healthy relationships into our laps. They have to be built and nourished with work and time. What Is A Healthy Relationship?...

Take care of your health Indian men have always been extremely careless about their health and fitness. First their mothers or sister used to look after them and later their wives took on this task. We don’t look after ourselves. Yes, in most families men are primary breadwinners and caregivers. In doing that, they tend to ignore their health. So if you get time, start taking care of yourself. Look after your diet, exercise daily, go for a walk, join a gym or do yoga....

Rejection is uncomfortable, and no one wants to be the benefactor or recipient of it. Nevertheless, it’s one of those unfortunate facts of life you can’t avoid. What you don’t want to do is give someone the runaround or beat around the bush because it will make you look bad. Additionally, one of the main reasons people shy away from turning down a date is that they don’t know what to say....

Have you been asking yourself, what are the signs your ex is testing you? They will make it obvious by sending you messages from fake accounts, asking you questions about your current relationship, and trying to sleep with you. There are several reasons why your ex will decide they want to get back with you, but it might take them a while to reach out. In some cases, you would have moved on, and in others, you have no interest in rekindling the relationship....

To decide how best to handle this situation, you first need to be sure whether this perceived lack of interest is for real or just something you’ve built up in your mind. Knowing how to identify the signs of losing interest in a relationship can give you the clarity you need. 12 Warning Signs Your Partner Is Losing Interest In The Relationship Once the honeymoon period wears off, relationships don’t feel like the exciting rollercoaster ride they were before....

As a military spouse for over a decade, these trials, tribulations, and the rollercoaster of challenges have always hit too close to home for me to know that there is nothing easy about choosing to love your partner and honor your commitment to them day after day. While military relationships are hard, they can also be worth every ounce of effort that goes into sustaining them, provided you’re with the right person....