So, it is not surprising that a lot of people complain about the fact they don’t know what to do when their partner shows a sudden change of mood or behaves in a certain way. So, to help some of the clueless boyfriends out there, we put together a list of things they need to keep in mind when handling such changes in their partner’s mood. What Causes Mood Swings In Women?...

Double standards in relationships may start small but can go on to assume large proportions. Examples of double standards in relationships can extend to financial issues and even sex. For instance, an offending partner may splurge liberally but monitor the partner’s expenditures. Similarly, when it comes to sex, a partner may enjoy certain acts but will refuse to do them for their partner. What Are Double Standards In Relationships? A relationship is all about sharing....

To have that taken away all of a sudden can leave us all sorts of confused. Confused about who we are, what we like, and if and when we will find love again. All of us have the tendency to be short-sighted when it comes to our present emotions. We talked to Shazia Saleem (Masters in Psychology), who specializes in separation and divorce counseling, for her insights on this issue....

1. Calm down first Marriage and first nights are something unavoidable for now in India. So calm your nerves and enjoy your first night with the man of your life. Also remember, the calmer you are, the better you ‘perform’. Related reading: 6 things every girl should do for maintaining hygiene down there 2. Be confident The more confident you are, the more you can put your points forward. And a confident person is also an attractive person, but do not come across as cocky, this may be a huge turn-off for a few people....

While picking a partner, more often than not we usually follow ideas that have been hardwired into the system by our parents. Sometimes we follow these patterns even without knowing it. And when we don’t, we land in a mess. So here are some of the things that I have heard Indian parents say repeatedly when it comes to relationships and picking up a partner for the rest of life....

It is, however, true that a relationship can recover from the setback of infidelity. Second chances do exist, yes. But it can take a while to develop the faith and rebuild the love that has been lost. How to fix a relationship after cheating is a long struggle but it is not impossible. Forgiveness In A Relationship There’s the pain of betrayal that the most loved person has caused them....

A love language is an individual’s way of expressing and receiving love in a relationship. It is their way of showing affection to their partner. Every individual has a different love language through which they express their feelings or prefer to receive love from their partner. The concept was developed by marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman and has since changed the way people view and perceive love. Chapman’s 5 Love Languages Discovering your partner’s love language helps build a healthy relationship....

Gone are the days when we had to pick up a rotary dial phone to communicate with our crush. In a lot of ways, the advancement in technology has made it easier for us to maintain relationships, but what does it mean when he texts you every day but doesn’t make plans? It could mean that he’s in a relationship with another woman, that’s his preferred method of communication, or he’s not really interested in you....

I remember the day like it was yesterday. The morning was usual – my twins were fighting over some little issue. I had to pull the two boys apart from hitting each other and yell a “Stop fighting, you two.” My eight-month-old baby girl was crawling around the house and tasting anything that looked edible. The microwave was beeping, our baby dog Lulu was barking. With the yelling and the crying it was almost time for the children to go to school....

How do Narcissists treat their friends? The same way they treat everyone else – not great. Narcissists are not conscious of their character traits. What you will find is that the relationship is very one-sided, as in it’s all about them. As much as the narcissist tries to act as if they care about their friends, their actions make it clear that their wants and needs are all they are concerned about....

Sex with a narcissist often resembles nothing like ordinary sex. In some cases, itcan feel exhilarating and alluring- it’s almost like you’re acting out a graphic fantasy scene together. In other cases, it feels like a bargaining tool- it’s a way the narcissist earns control and power. And finally, it can also seem completely erratic or manipulative where they want to be intimate one moment, and the next, they seem repulsed by your affection....

For many men, saying “I love you” is a display of their emotional vulnerability and they’re not conditioned to let that side of them be seen. In fact, thanks to centuries of propagated machismo, most men go to great lengths to keep their soft, emotional side guarded by walls of a tough exterior. That’s one of the reasons why so many of them avoid saying “I love you” to their partners or feel ill at ease saying it....

Waiting in the lounge, they struck up a conversation. “There’s nothing to be nervous of, he’s my friend. He will be gentle with you.” As my future father said these words, my mother felt an instant sense of relief and protection. There was something about him which was comforting and magical. Soon they met for lunch and the lunch turned into dinner. Endless conversations about life, love, friendship and me bonded them further....

After being married for over a decade, I revisited the idea of love. How has its meaning changed/evolved for me over time? The images of romantic love for many of us would include roses, romantic dates, diamonds, and fiery sex. We all fall prey to that kuch kuch hota hai feeling. We want our partners to be mushy and romantic. But changes in marriage are inevitable and should be welcomed even!...

Well you’ve come to the right place today. “How to choose a life partner?” you asked? We’ve got all the answers. Choosing a life partner who is compatible with you emotionally, intellectually and physically is not all that hard if you know how to look for what you want. With psychotherapist Snigdha Mishra on board today, who is also a mental health educator, founder of Life Surfers, and Founding Member of Bharatiya Counselling Psychology Association and Lets Talk (COVID mental health crisis support Helpline), we’ll try to better understand how to find a life partner....

To understand more about love bombing and how to differentiate between love bombing and genuine care, we reached out to psychologist Jayant Sundaresan. He said, “Love bombing is basically giving lots of affection in the initial stages of a relationship. The receiver will undoubtedly feel loved and special in the beginning. But as the relationship progresses and when they realize they were being love bombed, it will definitely take a toll on them and the relationship will hit an iceberg soon....

Your dating profile bio should clearly reflect your personality and designations, not in a boring CV kind of way, but from a creative and quirky perspective. And, there goes ‘How to create a dating profile 101’ – not even a little bit of a lie for the sake of spicing it up. Yes, telling people you love deep-sea diving might make you look adventurous in the virtual world. But when you actually seal the deal with someone and they invite you to go diving with them, the truth (that you are afraid of water!...

However, sometimes our partner(s) and we don’t do a good job at making the importance of one another that obvious. That takes a bit of a turn because one of us or both of us aren’t openly communicating. He is loved and wanted by you indeed, but how do you make him feel so? It is a mix of love language bits, the way of displaying affection, the way of verbally expressing your love, and the way of treating him when he is and isn’t around you....

When you’ve just started dating a guy, and you’re not sure where the relationship is going, the last thing you want to do is push him away. He’s cute, he’s financially stable, caring, and he’s got a bit of swagger. You’re really feeling him, it’s clear you enjoy each other’s company because you’ve been spending quite a bit of time together. But this weekend, he had other plans, and now you’re stuck at home missing him....

You like someone but need to know if they like you back. You’re scared to tell them because you don’t want to feel the pain of rejection. But not knowing the answer is worse than facing rejection. So how do you tell someone you like them over text? With our help, expressing your feelings to your crush over text will become easy. If you follow our advice, getting a positive answer is easy....