“Do you love me?” If your man can answer this without flinching, either he is a great liar or he is telling the truth. Wish all cases were that easy to crack, right? Sometimes, it’s not that easy to tell if a man is after you because his heart is gushing with love for you, or if he just wants to get into your pants. If you are not sure, look for these 10 signs on how to tell if a guy loves you or lusts you....

At 35, I would not use adjectives like painful, heartless and other fantastic descriptions to enunciate the feelings that one experiences being gay and bashed in the constructs of an Indian family. Related reading: A traditional South Indian engagement, a modern LGBT couple When I was in my early 20s, my sexual preference was outed on the front page of Sunday’s most loved Indian newspaper in South Africa, the ‘Sunday Times Extra....

Did she really have to spend so much time with her friends? The first time that I got a sneaking feeling that my wife was cheating on me, was when she began looking forward to me going to office after we got our new flat in Gurgaon. After our wedding, we had lived with my extended family in the house that I grew up in Nizamuddin, for about a year. I had assumed our arranged marriage and living in the joint family to be the reason why we were not really close, emotionally....

That is just not the case anymore. Love and dating are different these days and comes with very different priorities. Romance sees no bounds and has no restrictions of age, time or place. The following account perfectly sums up this relationship dynamic: Older Women Dating Younger Men He walked into my office. Being a senior lawyer at the law firm, I was entitled to a cabin, whereas all the probationers and young lawyers sat in the hall space outside....

The love story of Daboo Malik and Jyothi Malik Daboo Malik and Jyothi first set eyes on each other when he was 20, and she, just 16. That first glance struck a chord. “This is my wife,” Daboo declared to himself. Jyothi, whose ‘the whole world had changed’ in those brief minutes, also started enquiring about him. The ‘quite foolish couple’ who believed in ‘only love’ made the most of their second chance meeting....

Are you somehow attracting a certain type of person your way? Do you have any insecurities that are affecting your relationships? Should you just drop the whole thing and get a bunch of cats instead? No, don’t get those cats just yet. With the help of counseling psychologist Gopa Khan (Masters in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed), who specializes in marriage & family counseling, let’s take a look at what relationships teach you about yourself....

Would you believe me if I said that sexual harassment of men also happens? I am sure most of you would find it hard to believe. Our system of laws and judiciary is not in favor of men. There have been instances where just a complaint by a woman is enough to land someone in jail. There are no investigations done in such matters. However, just the thought of men being sexually harassed doesn’t sit well with our societal standards....

In the digital era, it’s pretty common to ask should I unfollow my ex or should I block them? Many times after the breakup you’ll feel the urge to just unfriend your ex from social media. That’s pretty normal because you either want to not be in their presence anymore or you want to bring them “back”. Whether you should unfollow your ex or not, it all depends on how this affects your wellbeing....

But hang on a moment here! Do you really think you would be able to sense it if your relationship was headed towards a breakup? Would you be able to decode the signs your girlfriend is about to break up with you? Or has your sense of security never allowed you to try and read your partner for signs of trouble in the relationship? Knowing signs that your partner is about to break up can be quite useful in sensing trouble early and preventing a major disaster....

In 1995 when Google CEO Sundar Pichai went to study at Stanford University from India he couldn’t call his girlfriend, now wife, Anjali for months because a long-distance call cost him a bomb that he couldn’t afford. Fast forward to 2021. Can you imagine a student in such dire straits in the age of WhatsApp? No way! Human relationships and technology have got completely redefined in the modern world. Love is just a text away....

But things are changing by the second and kids these days are smarter than before. 18-year-olds and use of dating apps don’t sound so out of place together anymore. It’s the 21st century and youngsters are allowed to have their share of fun too, as long as basic safety precautions are met when it comes to dating apps for teens. So, if you are wondering, “Do 18-year-olds use dating apps?...

To understand the stages that every couple goes through in a long-term relationship, we spoke to psychologist Pragati Sureka (MA in Clinical Psychology, professional credits from Harvard Medical School), who specializes in addressing issues like anger management, parenting issues, abusive and loveless marriage through emotional ability resources. What is a long-term relationship like? Long-term relationship vs serious relationship – what’s the difference? What are the stages of developing a long-term relationship?...

It’s a nice feeling, isn’t it? You feel seen, heard, and understood. It is a moment of shared inner feelings. Where else do we feel the need to match our emotional wavelength the same way? You guessed it right. In relationships. The need for emotional attunement is present in any kind of relationship. An infant shares emotional attunement with their parents which is necessary for the survival of the child....

Agreed, this rings true in every other aspect of life from professional ties to personal bonds within the family and between siblings and friends but trust takes on a different meaning altogether in the romantic realm. The importance of trust in relationships cannot be emphasized enough. In its absence, you cannot build a strong and enduring partnership in true earnest. Unless you trust each other fully and completely, you won’t let your guard down in front of your partner and vice versa....

There are men that women adore and those they simply can’t stand. To know more about the types of men women hate dating, you really need to understand what a woman’s expectations are from a partner and in a relationship. In this article, we are going to look at the different types of guys that women don’t like to date so you can make sure you don’t fall in that swipe-left category....

One of such places where I made out was an aeroplane. I was travelling with my boyfriend on a night flight from Delhi to London. As we settled down on our seats, which were a window and the one next to it on the last row, I secretly wished the aisle seat to remain unoccupied. And as luck would have it, the flight took off and we were both alone in that row....

Stonewalling in a relationship is a narcissist’s move wherein one partner disengages from the relationship. The withdrawal of a partner may leave you feeling incompetent and shitty about yourself and think that they must have done something for their partner to be stonewalling them. It can lead to insecurity, bitterness, and contentment, later on. A stonewaller deliberately stops talking and disengages from any conversation that might bring up problems. Perhaps that’s the way they saw their parents deal with arguments....

Your weakness seems to creep into every part of your life making you frail and frightened, all of the time. But do not be disheartened. There is a road to recovery and a happier life once you muster the courage to leave the relationship that has occupied your mind so terrifyingly. Read my experience about how I was abused and how walking away from a relationship that did not make me happy was the best thing I could have done for myself....

However, you don’t need to blame yourself or take responsibility for your partner’s choice to betray your trust. When a person cheats and shows no remorse after cheating, it’s them, not you, who is to blame. There can be several reasons behind a betrayer’s lack of repentance. Some of these are so severe or deep-rooted that the cheater may require professional help to sort out the issues he/she may be going through....

This is the guy to randomly text you once or more a week. He keeps it so random that it becomes puzzling when thinking about his motives. Well, what does he want?! Men tend to be generally difficult to understand, especially when it comes to their texting patterns and approaches. But we’ve got him figured out! Here are 10 reasons why guys randomly text you! 1. You’re not a priority to him When a man isn’t that much into you, he’s more likely to get into flaky behavior, come and go, and not pay much mind to the way he makes you feel....