Being in a long-distance marriage or trying virtual dating is not everyone’s cup of tea. It not only takes love to make such a relationship work but also great commitment, fabulous communication skills, and an unrelenting attitude of never wanting to give up on one another. Sounds easy when you put it in a sentence but practicing this day in and day out can be harder than you think. Bonobology received a query about the trials and tribulations of a long-distance relationship from one of the readers....

When my friend, Rachel, broke up with Amy, she found herself crying on Ash’s shoulder. Ash was a colleague who had a crush on her. Somehow they ended up sleeping together that night. The next day, Rachel asked me, “Do rebounds help you get over an ex? They do, right? My ex seems so happy with her rebound, maybe I can pull it off too.” I tried to warn her, but she ignored me....

A man’s physical attractiveness has a strong impact on his appeal to a woman. Your date is sizing you up. When you meet a woman for the first time she is judging your personality based on your appearance, your body language signs, and yes, also what you wear to the date. How The Appearance Of A Man Matters To A Woman? First impressions are only granted once. A series of experiments have been conducted on the subject matter of ‘first impression’ and most of them reveal that all it takes is a tenth of a second to form an impression of a stranger from their face, while it takes around 7 seconds to create a first impression based on appearances....

But when it comes to the ultimate aim of dating, it still remains conventional and old-school. Even if you have been rebounding or hooking up a lot, at the end of the day, you would still love to find someone whose arms you can just curl up in to forget about all your problems. So as fun as all your other encounters maybe, you do still want to find the right person with whom you click emotionally, intellectually and physically....

A lot, I’m guessing. To flirt with him back or not? It’s a new feeling you can’t put your finger on because you don’t know this guy that well. Men tend to make different moves when they meet a woman which is why it’s hard to make the distinction between whether they’re flirting with you or just being friendly. A friendly behavior might be mistaken for being flirty and vice versa....

This indeed sounds like a very tricky situation. It does sound like he thinks of you as the girl he wants to take home to his parents and sees a life with her. But, if I’m being completely honest, for a romantic relationship to be complete, sex is as important as love. Somehow we end up thinking that if a guy loves us, he wouldn’t want to think about sex all the time and spend more time on doing lovey-dovey stuff....

This is a confusing situation not only for the person torn between two people but also for those two people. And if not handled well, it can turn into a painful experience for everyone involved. A reader of ours dealt with something similar and came to us with this very question. 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, answers that question for our reader and others who find themselves in a similar situation....

Here are some reactions from Indian parents that every girl has definitely gone through in their life: 1. When a guy is on the other end of the phone Whenever a guy calls you, be it your colleague, a friend, or your friend’s boyfriend, once your parents know that there is a boy on the other end of the line, they instantly tune in their antennae to hear the conversation and also study the tone of your voice....

Be it at the dinner table, at a party, or in the comfort of their bedroom, some couples just can’t help snapping at each other. This can take many forms – personal attacks, passing snide remarks, screaming loudly enough to wake up the neighbors… And all of them reflect rather poorly on your life. Constant arguing in a relationship robs it of all peace. Even if it’s a regular feature and you are probably used to this kind of marriage, it is no way to conduct yourself....

Prachi Vaish says: Dear Stressed Out Wife, Forming a new family, while the old one still hovers on the periphery, is indeed a tricky situation, especially when there are children involved. You know what happens – sometimes when partners get out of the marriage and all the pressure and commitment obligation is lifted, suddenly they find themselves enjoying each other’s company because now they don’t have to be someone else for the sake of their partner and they enjoy being themselves....

When a couple is going through a difficult time or is having a strong difference of opinion, relationship counseling can help them handle the delicate situation in a practical and healthy manner. The marriage counseling process can be short-term or long-term but it helps to fulfill the goals that the couple wanted to achieve when they decided to seek external help. Couples’ marriage counseling can really save a relationship. Consultant psychiatrist Dr....

Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak have been giving us couple goals from before the term couple goals even existed. They’ve been married for 34 years and have talked openly about the ups and downs of being in love numerous times. In an interview in Stardust magazine, we find them talking about the very question we are grappling with. They said that they don’t have a lot of common interests and found that to be a good thing....

Though it may happen subconsciously, social media platforms like Instagram and pop culture they promote, along with advertisements and movies, do tend to influence the expectations of our own romantic equations. When you see a couple always traveling with each other and making money while doing it, those weekly dates with your partner won’t seem as enticing anymore. How exactly does social media affect relationships? What expectations do we end up conforming to?...

Helping your spouse heal from your betrayal may seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be, as long as both parties genuinely want to work on the marriage and heal themselves and the relationship. But take note, it’s definitely not going to be quick, easy, or linear. Understanding the betrayed spouse cycle itself is tough, but is integral to the process before you try and break this cycle and repair your marriage....

Loving others is great, but isn’t it unfair to hold back that love when it comes to your own needs? Why do you feel guilty or selfish when you choose to put yourself and your needs ahead of others? How To Find Yourself Again In A Relationship – 5 Ways When Feeling Lost The only reason you are losing yourself in your relationship is because you don’t know that love is not an external entity....

Somehow the pain of unrequited love is different as opposed to the hurt you go through when you are betrayed or abused. When you love someone who does not love you back, you feel rejected. Rejection in the romantic context feels a lot more brutal than any other. There is heartache, pathos and a lot of self-pity as you brood for someone who may not even be aware of your emotions!...

Of course, to move on after being cheated on is easier said than done. Your partner’s betrayal will always rankle but if you keep an open mind and are willing to make a new beginning, then it is possible to get over the pain of infidelity. To get over someone who cheated and lied to you might seem like a long road. But with these 15 steps, it is indeed possible....

People who fall in love easily find it hard to learn how to stop falling for someone. The heady sensations of love are such that it makes you go gaga. But the undeniable fact remains that heartbreaks are an inseparable part of love. Heartbreaks are painful to go through, but they sure do make you grow! Why Do I Fall In Love So Easily All of us have at some time, floated starry-eyed through the dreams that love makes us envision, only to fall flat on our faces thanks to the distress and agony it can also cause once the love is taken away from us....

At the first sign of trouble, the fickle nature of relationships shines through, leaving an emptiness in return for all the love and time you shared with this person. But when two people make a commitment to try and work on the problems, wonderful things can happen. With the help of psychotherapist Gopa Khan, (Masters in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed), who specializes in marriage & family counseling, let’s take a look at how to save a marriage when love is gone or only one is trying....

And, such a situation may not necessarily arise because of a relationship that has turned sour. You may have wanted to stop loving someone when that someone doesn’t care about your feelings. The one-sided love may have drained your emotions out and now, perhaps it is time to take charge of your life. A person may not immediately understand how to care less about someone after they let them go....