My mom always said to pray to Lord Shiva for a good husband The mater often said, a little before I reached the grand marriageable age, that, if you worship Lord Shiva, you will get the ideal man. Why Lord Shiva, I once asked and the mater explained that Lord Shiva is the ideal householder God and hence a husband like him was the best to have. Well, I closely observed his sense of style, and thought to myself, how cool he looked, with those minimalistic animal prints and considered the possibility that the mater was making sense....

It’s better to step back at times to give the one you love the time, and space to realize what they want from the relationship. If you have a crush on someone, pursuing that person relentlessly might not be the perfect modus operandi. Ignoring your crush could be a better idea to get the attention you want. You might be thinking how can ignoring someone get you attention? Well then, read on....

Would a man break up his family for another woman? Maybe he would. If you’re involved with a married man, don’t let the surrounding chatter get you down. If the connection is real and the intentions are solid, you will spot the signs he will leave his wife for you. This does not happen very often, but you might just be the exception. However, before you set out to spot the signs he will leave his wife for you, you need to know what they are first....

I know what you are thinking. “What if I am wrong? What if it’s all in my head, and I am overreacting?” To that I will say, when you are loved, you will feel it. Yes, there will be differences and disagreements in a relationship, but even in those, you will still feel secure in the knowledge that you are loved. Even so, figuring out how to know if a guy is using you or likes you isn’t all that easy, since you’re so blinded by what you want to be the truth....

“Sticky!” My thought bubble read. Couples sometimes put you in an awkward situation. You first become an unwilling spectator to their laundering of dirty linen and are then expected to take sides and play the judge. It’s not only couples who do that. Last year, on our vacation to Delhi, the minute my mother saw my sister, she started off with a barrage of complaints against me. Suddenly her dutiful son became irresponsible and inconsiderate....

When you experience love like that, it’s supposed to overcome all, right? At least that’s what all the people say! The reality is, it’s a lot more sinister than the rom-coms make it out to be. It’s a lot more deceitful than the Rumi poems you read would have you believe. Read on to find out how I found the love of my life, found intense happiness I never knew existed, and what followed soon after....

Relationship affairs cause a lot of confusion and pain. It is that period that might hurt your pride, you wake up blaming yourself, your self-confidence is crushed, and sometimes it feels like there is no way out. Dealing with the pain after he or she has cheated on, might make you quite self-destructive. Therefore, using the No Contact after being cheated on neutralizes the pain and the situation. While having no interaction at all with your ex-partner helps you to take a step back from an unhealthy relationship, focus on yourself, and improve your emotional and mental health....

My friend said: “My sister-in-law has only one condition they would not move in with my in-laws. She is married for more than ten years now, and I don’t know why she is so hell-bent on not staying with the in-laws?” “Have you ever lived with your in-laws?” I shot back. “Well, no. But they have visited me frequently in the US and have even stayed for six months at a stretch....

Mark your calendars and send out the invites, for the coolest pride decorations ideas are coming your way to make your Pride party the talk of the town! These pride decor ideas can add the perfect dash of zing to your event by painting the venue in vibrant colors. Blast some groovy tracks and you have a rocking Rainbow Pride party in the offing. Pride Decorations – LGBT Pride Party Decor Ideas No matter how crazy your party is, it is the decor that paints the town red, er, rainbow!...

What was the defining moment which made you feel Uppi was the man you wanted to spend your life with? We began seeing each other in 2000. But the clarity of where we were headed to came in 2003. We were in a long- distance relationship then, as I was just starting my career. I was busy juggling films in the south and Kolkata and Uppi, too, was neck-deep in work here....

You can’t ignore these signs because your intuition is so strong. They say you should never ignore the power of a woman’s intuition. Even science backs the theory that women have stronger intuition than men. In a study done on 46,000 participants, mentally healthy men and women were analyzed. Turns out, women have more blood flow to the brain, particularly the centers of the brain that control emotions, mood, anxiety, and depression....

Chances are she will try to tell you in every possible way that she wants to get married to you expecting you to propose to her. Because there’s also the gender thing. Most societies prescribe that the man be the one who proposes. While there’s nothing wrong with a man proposing, a woman proposing ought to be equally okay. Keeping this gender perspective in mind, let’s look at how women may convey that they are ready to become their partner’s wife....

1. She gave him all her salary Sherinaz and Ishan have been married for 6 years. Last year, Ishan suddenly lost his job as his company was downsizing. Somehow he managed to gather courage to tell Sherinaz about this horrific news. At first, Sherinaz thought it was a joke but soon she realised that Ishan was stressed and figured he was serious. Ishan came home that day completely helpless. He was jobless for 4 months....

Most of the calls we get at our suicide prevention center, SAATH, are nothing but the same cry a help. People, reeling under different stresses, find themselves so isolated and unheard that a deep-seated sense of helplessness takes root in their minds. As a result, ending their life begins to seem like the only way to end the pain. For instance, we recently received a call from a 15-year-old boy, who said he wanted to die by suicide....

It is wise to garner a basic understanding of how things work before beginning the process of a prenup. This prevents mistakes and oversights from your end. Trust us, you don’t want a flawed prenup to become a liability later on. Let’s look at a few dos and don’ts in consultation with advocate Siddhartha Mishra (BA, LLB), a lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India. There are two important qualities you need to cultivate – foresight and attention to detail....

How Older Women Are Claiming Their Place In Bollywood Be it a film role, a walk on the ramp or a flaunting a dress or being in a relationship, women in Bollywood are making a place for themselves and proving, again and again, age is just a number. 1. Kareena Kapoor Kareena is 39 and the latest man to take Bollywood by storm Kartik Aaryan is 29. It was even rumoured that he was dating Sara Ali Khan, 24, who happens to be Kareena’s stepdaughter....

Before I could answer, she declared her plans, “Our group is meeting in Barsha Park. It’s a potluck. Keep yourself free in the evening. Drop me at 6 and pick me up from Indu aunt’s home.” Yes, besides being an RJ in Dubai, I play my mother’s personal cook and chauffer. My mom and I have been single for more than a decade, ever since dad’s demise. She didn’t have a choice, I did....

What Does Celibate Mean? The dictionary meaning of celibacy is the state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations. As in “a priest who has taken a vow of celibacy”. But the question always arises ‘why abstain at all?’ Why do you want to deny the body such a beautiful experience? It is obviously good for physical and mental health. So why? There are couples who have deliberately chosen to remain celibate....

First of all, know that premarital relationships are not uncommon. A lot of people decide to give sex a chance before getting married. Exploring your sexuality is your call. The only factor governing this decision is your readiness. Neither should societal norms hold you back nor must you do it under pressure from a partner. If you’re ready to take the plunge and have a lot of questions on your mind, read on to find out everything about what happens to a girl’s body after losing virginity....

Baseless or facetious thoughts will not be helpful to you, or to your relationship. Your overthinking mind will wander off into sad thoughts and start making you insecure. The sooner you have the truth, the better it is for you. When you have evidence, not only do you know better, but it also helps you deal with your feelings. Coming to terms with reality is hurtful but you must save it to remind yourself that you are worth more than this....