Amidst it all, the key takeaway remains this: I wouldn’t have had it any other way. If you’ve ever wondered what’s 40 years of marriage like, here is a sneak peek into my long and lasting marital bliss. What 40 Years Of Marriage Have Taught Me These days, amongst my friends/relatives, 20 is considered too young for marriage. I was a mother at 22; by the time I was 40, my tiffin-packing days were over and I was free to enjoy my life without encumbrances....

The classic stretch of arms just to hit your date with your elbow on the top of their head because their head is on the headrest doesn’t necessarily mean it is a bad thing. It might end up in a marriage after a few years. What it takes is the right person to match and understand your level of energy. I’ve listed places, activities, and things you can do with your date....

After a few sessions, the layers start to come off and you realize how they have been gradually made to believe this illusion and that they are the real victims of emotional abuse. So even though the signs of emotional abuse are very hard to spot in the initial stages of the relationship, if you’re aware, maybe you can be a bit more careful when you fall for someone....

So planning for a perfect partner is not always helpful. Because every individual will invariably come with his or her own set of flaws or qualities that you do not appreciate. What could you do then in manifesting the perfect partner? Well, one of the ways could be to trust your instincts. Here’s a list of reasons why you should always trust your instincts when beginning a relationship and how it helps....

These anecdotes passed around between three best friends might freshen up your memory of knowing at least one person who has been on the rollercoaster ride of different types of emotional manipulation. Or worse, you might have experienced similar emotional and psychological manipulation first-hand without being able to spot the red flags in time. The unpleasant truth is that it is very easy to spot emotional manipulation in relationships when it happens to someone else....

The best part is that you can ask most of these truth or dare questions over text, making the whole process a lot laid back yet fun. But there’s something to be said about seeing the expression on his face when you play a few rounds of this popular game, so we do urge you to try this face-to-face. Doing it in person will help you two feel more intimate....

Pick-up lines are the way to go when you’re trying to start a conversation with a total stranger. Even a bad pick-up line will get the conversation going but it may lead to the conversation in a direction that is very different from the one you were going for. There’s a lot of pressure surrounding choosing the correct pick-up line. You want to be careful that you don’t offend anyone and yet be funny enough to captivate their attention....

My partner once taunted me after an argument and said that I would rather lose my sleep than lose a fight. But it’s good to argue and let it all out because when you stop arguing in a relationship, it means that you have stopped caring. Joseph Grenny, the co-author of the New York Times bestseller Crucial Conversations, writes that couples who argue together, stay together. The problem begins when you start avoiding those arguments....

Do you more men or women in your work? Although I have also worked with a lot of clients who are men, in the last few years, I have found that 80% of my clientele are women. But even if the women come to me on their own and I feel that their partner needs to be involved in the therapy, I invite the partner in. There are some people who come exclusively for the problems in their relationship....

For starters, the ones who have a secure attachment style are empathetic, capable of setting healthy boundaries, and feel more secure and stable in romantic partnerships. On the other hand, insecure attachment style can be of three types: Avoidant-dismissive: push their partners away, lie to them, have affairs, seek independence Anxious-ambivalent: overly needy/clingy and have a way of overwhelming their partners Disorganized: attract abusive partners or toxic relationships, seek drama/unsafe experiences...

Akelepan se khauf aata hai mujhkoKahan ho aye mere khwabon khayalon…. One may find oneself at a clear disadvantage when it comes to the odds of getting married after 40. It’s just the way society is. This does not mean that something is wrong with you specifically. The chances of getting married after 40 are just significantly lower because by then, most people are already settled and trying to make it work with their current partners....

Jumping from one relationship to the other before you’ve grieved and truly overcome the baggage of the past is what’s commonly known as rebound relationships. And the worst thing about rebound relationships is that not only do they fail at alleviating the pain of the previous breakup, but they also bring more pain on account of being with someone you may not be emotionally invested in and the eventual end of that connection....

We tend to underestimate the impact our partners have on us, and distance gently shakes us by the shoulders to remind us just how important they are. A good, healthy relationship reduces stress and increases our chances of a longer life. So it can be said that our partners are sources of emotional, sexual, and spiritual fulfillment in our lives. But we get so used to their presence that it’s easy to start taking our better halves for granted and start focusing on their negatives much more....

What Percentage Of Celebrity Marriages End In Divorce? The year 2022 saw a flood of celebrity divorces. From Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen to Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict, many couples have split after years of marriage. Statistics show that divorce rates among celebs are considerably higher than that of the general population. According to a 2017 US Survey, the average divorce rate of Hollywood celebrities is 52%. Among men, it is 50% while women have a 62% of divorce rate....

On the other hand, feelings of emotional neglect make you experience a lack of love and intimacy in your connection, day after day. It’s like going through that gut-wrenching pain of heartbreak over and over again, and then, bracing yourself to return to the same unfulfilling relationship. When a woman feels neglected in a relationship, it may leave her convinced that it’s because she’s unworthy of love. Likewise, when a man feels neglected in a relationship, he may develop self-esteem issues....

The moment you find yourself making excuses for his behavior, that’s the moment that you know you should start to move on. It is understandable to be busy and have life in motion but if he is a bad texter, he shouldn’t be a bad communicator. It doesn’t mean that everyone knows how to text or likes to do it. Yet, if he likes you and is really into you then he will find other ways to reach out to you....

Hello ma’am, I am a 26-year-old guy. I have never had sexual relations with any girl. I have not even dated anyone. Last year I discovered that I am facing problems in erection. No morning woods, soft erections, sometimes no erections. Apart from this, I face some problems while masturbating. I have breathing issues, weakness in legs, some feeling like I may die if I continue masturbating. I have been masturbating since a very young age....

How does one find out what these awkward homo-sapiens have going on in their minds? Or, to be more precise, how does one know if an introvert is flirting with you? Well, we are here to clear the questions for good. Read on to find out exactly how an introvert flirts. Here’s How An Introvert Flirts Since an introvert isn’t a verbose person don’t expect him to tell you anything flirty, drop hints or try to charm you with their stories....

It starts with a whirlwind romance – flowers every day, a level of intimacy that feels like you’re soulmates, and a partner that seems to worship the ground you walk on. The early stages of dating a narcissist are intoxicating, but in a few weeks or a few months, the mask begins to slip and your partner reveals their true self. Gaslighting, arrogance and a complete lack of empathy are the hallmark signs of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, leaving you feeling trapped in a toxic relationship....

But if you are blessed and things are going smoothly, this work may seem effortless. You might not even notice it; it will be your second nature. And if you love the person dearly, you will love to give attention in a relationship and do so without it seeming like a chore. However, as a relationship goes through different stages and pressures of responsibilities begin to mount, giving your undivided attention in relationships can begin to seem more and more challenging....