Like any other drug or intoxicant, alcoholics are dependent on alcohol to such an extent that they cannot imagine their life without it. This severe dependency clearly has a hugely detrimental impact on their professional, social as well as personal lives. The ones who suffer the most are their parents and spouses, next comes their children, who have to grow up seeing an alcoholic parent. More often than not alcoholism becomes a way of life for them....

Therefore, you need a guide who can help you grieve in the correct manner and heal faster. So, we talked to emotional wellness and mindfulness coach Pooja Priyamvada (certified in Psychological and Mental Health First Aid from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Sydney). She specializes in counseling for extramarital affairs, breakups, separation, grief, and loss, to name a few. Why Is It So Hard To Move On From A Toxic Relationship?...

Click here to read about this man who’s wife left him because she was not allowed to shop at supermarkets. “After five altercations, four discussions, three weekends away and two friends’ involvement, we laid out our values and financial priorities crystal clear. We developed a budget that worked for us both fairly well. I hate to check on her credit cards to figure out what all she purchases in a month, but my phone started getting beeps, as she does a lot of online shopping also....

Your sun sign determines your personality, your moon sign predicts your emotional quotient, your Venus sign governs your romantic relationship, and all the planets combined make you the person you are. So there are several variables at play in determining how a person would react in a situation or behave in any given circumstance. Even so, astrology does offer some insights into which zodiac sign is most likely to cheat on their partner....

Stereotyping men as ‘strong’, ‘tough’, ‘stoic’, ‘unfazed by emotions’ can have far-reaching – often overlooked – repercussions on their psyche and sense of self. It can result in men limiting their experiences and interactions – both internal and with the world around them – out of the fear of being judged, shamed and penalized if they venture outside the confines of the ‘man box’ aka the traditional gender perceptions assigned to them....

I decided to become an entrepreneur. Working for someone else did not excite me at all and I couldn’t see myself doing that for the rest of my life. On the other hand, her goals in life were more toward climbing the corporate ladder. I knew I’d have to give up a lot of things, like vacations, hanging out with friends, attending parties, etc. in the short term to be successful in my venture and she wasn’t comfortable with the whole idea....

Not every conversation has to be scintillating or epiphanic. Sometimes merely listening to your partner well enough over some tea and biscuits is enough to understand them and their needs a little better. Communication involves listening as well as expressing. To truly have a good marriage or a relationship – as a partner, you must ensure that you master both. However, sometimes we get so caught up in the game of ego and anger that we lose sight of prioritizing the important things like good communication....

Can you be friends with your ex? I say, yes, of course. It’s not impossible or heart-wrenching or a terrible idea. If you are self-aware enough and trust yourself to make the right decisions, being friends with an ex is indeed possible and can actually even be great for you. When You Are Still Friends With Your Ex “If you are still friends with your ex, either you were never in love or still are....

It’s an issue of vulnerability, guilt, shame, courage, and pain. Mistakes can tear relationships apart if they’re not dealt with in the right way. It’s obvious that everyone makes mistakes, and everyone deals with them differently. In relationships, a small mistake might cost you losing the person you’re with. You did something, now he’s either willing to forgive you, or leave the relationship there. You might be looking for signs to see if he will ever forgive you for what you did, but that has to do with the mistake you made and the character of your man....

You’re spending time with a guy you like, and he suddenly calls you adorable. On the one hand, you feel flattered. This is a compliment, right? Maybe you even laugh because the word seems so kind and unassuming. But another part of you is more doubtful. Is he being critical? Is he dismissing part of your personality or really being honest with his intentions with you? Adorable can take on different meanings depending on the context and your specific relationship....

When a guy says you’re pretty, in most cases, it’s a genuine compliment. Still, we can’t help thinking, is the word pretty being used as a weapon for him to get what he wants from me? “Pretty” has many connotations. Ultimately, you can’t be sure which is the right one. This post will help you understand why he might have called you pretty. It will help you figure out why other guys might call you pretty in the future....

When choosing a life partner, we consider a spectrum of factors, ranging from income to personality traits, beliefs and life goals – even if subconsciously – to ascertain whether a potential love interest would make a compatible life partner. Another key aspect that needs to be factored in is the age difference between a couple because the ‘age is just a number’ adage may just not be good enough to counter the complexities of married life....

Have you just started dating a man who seems pretty promising in terms of a healthy long-term relationship? But you still cannot trust your instincts because heaven knows how flawed they have been in the past believing the wrong men to be your soulmate. This time let the universe decide which is the best male zodiac sign to marry according to your personality and relationship expectations. So if you are wondering what kind of a husband your man will be as per his zodiac sign, we are here to help!...

A healthy relationship differs from person to person, depending upon their needs, such as support, open and honest communication, personal space and other relationship aspects. In this article, Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA) who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy says, “Look for standard issues, such as integrity, patience, trust, socio-cultural background and respect.” Going by that, a relationship that went smoothly in your teenage years may not necessarily flow as smoothly in your adult life and it could be due to various reasons....

Why do guys act like they don’t care after a break up? Because they either care too much and don’t want to show it, or they don’t care at all. The second answer is probably not what you want to hear, but unfortunately, that’s the reality of the situation. The first answer is a bit more complex, and we’ll get into that shortly. But one of the most hurtful things for a woman is to see her ex partner move on so quickly after the relationship comes to an end....

You’re still in denial, confused, or full of regrets. It’s quite understandable to find it hard to move on. You still have hope and wonder why you haven’t heard from your ex since the breakup. Usually, the reason that lies behind your ex’s silence is related to them but also to you. It all depends on your breakup and your relationship dynamics. It might be that your ex needs some time to reflect or they find it hard to redeem after the breakup....

Do guys fall in love when they miss you? It is a question many women want to know the answer to. It’s not the case with all guys, but it is for many of them. There are several reasons why guys fall in love when they miss you. Some reasons are their own insecurities, like getting jealous or afraid to loose you to someone else. Other reasons have to do with personal preferences like being more attracted to independent women or just like the challenge to persuade a girl to like them....

Have you noticed him still referring to his ex in conversations, talking to her when you are not around and seeming lonely even though you are with him? Is he still in love with his ex-wife or ex-girlfriend? According to a survey done by 93.1 FM Wzak, 71% of people say they think about their ex too much; narrowed to singles, the figure goes up to 81%. Why is everyone hung up on their ex?...

Bollywood tells us that guys drink tankards of beer and wear hats and play poker as they smoke pipes. And in case they have a night out, they joke around, have fights, punch each other for fun and hit on every women in the vicinity. On the other hand, the perception of an all women party in Bollywood is that they get dressed in silky fluorescent lingerie and have drunken pillow fights while squealing at the top of their lungs....

You’ve decided that you’ve finally had enough. You don’t want to be tempted to look him up anymore. You don’t want to see him living his best life on social media or deal with him texting you in the middle of the night. Blocking someone can allow you to move on, especially if you have broken up with your partner. But what happens when he realizes you blocked him? How does he feel when he realizes you blocked him?...