In her early 20s, Pia was to be married to Anand in a few months. Though theirs was an arranged match, they’d spent several evenings immersed in conversation, getting to know each other. After a year of dinner dates, movie outings and long walks on the beach, Pia was certain that she was marrying a decent man. She was excited at the thought of sharing her life with him. But as the wedding drew closer, something was eating away at her....

(Names changed to protect identities) I wasn’t used to doing housework I was born and brought up in Delhi in a joint family. We are a well-to-do family and the daughters of the house never did household chores. I had never stepped into a kitchen other than just to direct the staff. I got married into a nuclear family settled in Mumbai. It has been a nightmare for me since then!...

Bumble ended up reinstating it just a day later when users widely complained. It goes to show the importance of political preferences in dating apps, a criterion through which people find matches. “Swipe in the opposite direction of your political preference” is now a common bio/prompt you’ll find on mainstream dating apps, making it clear how important political preference is to dating app users. Having clear preferences only means you know yourself better and know what you want....

This is not to say that I haven’t been teased by friends and family sometimes about not earning as much as my wife and having a wife breadwinner. In fact, the teasing almost doubled when I quit full-time work and took over this amazing role as a stay-at-home-dad, leaving the role of primary breadwinner to my wife. And yes, whatever ‘male ego’ I have was hurt occasionally. I suppose a lot of it comes from a deep-rooted ideology that men derive their sense of identity from the ability to provide for and protect their families, and women from their domestic prowess and ability to nurture....

However, why is there still so much stigma around it? If one partner is looking for financial stability, and the other is looking for companionship, aren’t they just the right match for each other? We believe that the Seeking Arrangements app has broken through preconceptions and is catering to the actual needs of a large number of people for whom love might not be the only priority. Seeking Arrangements, which has now officially rebranded to Seeking, has become a major mainstream dating website....

It’s always a terrible blow when you suspect or realize that your partner is seeing someone else. Maybe it’s just at the texting stage, maybe you’ve checked their phone and have proof. Now, you’re wondering if you should confront the other woman. This is a delicate and tough spot to be in, and there’s much to consider before you take the drastic step. Acknowledging “Another woman is pursuing my husband” is never easy....

Now, jokes aside. I’ve defined the one as one of the lots of people who are right for you, meet your needs and you meet theirs, at the right time; Finding out he’s NOT the one, the right one at the right time for you, isn’t supposed to be difficult. But IT IS! It is difficult sometimes, because you’re waiting for him to change, and you’re waiting to have a better understanding, which somehow makes you blind to those red flags....

Since the subject of unhealthy relationships is complex and the solutions are challenging, we decode them with the help of psychotherapist Dr. Aman Bhonsle (Ph.D., PGDTA), who specializes in relationship counseling and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. He shares insightful, witty observations from his practice as a relationship therapist to help you understand how you can avoid some of the most common relationship mistakes. The 11 Most Common Relationship Mistakes You Can Actually AVOID Maybe you are taking your partner for granted....

Dating a divorcee is about possibilities and challenges There is no actual difference in dating someone who has never married and a divorcee. But, dating a divorcee and those exploring divorced dating present both unique possibilities and challenges. While apprehensions abound about dating a divorcee, a few pointers can help you navigate the path. Been there, done that Marriage is a great leveller. It tends to leave people with a better understanding of themselves and what they want from a relationship....

But you should get acquainted with the basic rules of sexting to make sure your skills get your partner’s toes to curl. By sexting effectively, you can really gift them a spell of steamy hot love they will never forget. And to think that it is happening through the screen! If you are living in two different cities for some reason, sexting is your best shot to keep the passion burning....

“For many of us, it takes years of nervous nail-biting until we are in a serious relationship which may lead to a serious commitment.” We felt his pain and can feel yours too. Dating is a very complicated affair, as far as men are concerned. Dating rules for men are completely different from those applicable to a woman. While some men find it difficult to muster up the courage to approach women, others find it easy to find dates with different ladies....

A guy calling you beautiful could signal that he likes you. That’s especially true if he only says it to you and shows other signs of attraction around you. On the flip side, he might be using the word “beautiful” as a power play because he wants something from you. Still, there are many reasons for a man calling you beautiful. So, it is essential to consider the context in which he used the word and the body language he displayed....

She has not only been an inspiration for women athletes in the country but also for all the LGBTQ people who are struggling with their identity. Her story is motivating and empowering. Why Dutee Chand is India’s LGBT Trailblazer This is not that there has been a media frenzy around athlete Dutee Chand. In the past too, she found herself in the eye of a storm because of her hyperandrogenism, a condition in which the glands produce excessive testosterone....

To these benchers, you are just an option, someone they can come to when other options don’t pan out. What Is Bench Dating? To know putting someone on the bench meaning, imagine any team sport. The good players are sent out on the field while the not so good players are benched. If the good players get out or incur some injury, the benched players finally get a chance to play....

As you want to know more about each other, contact and consistency play a big role. The connection becomes wobbly when he suddenly just stops texting. No explanation at all, he just disappears. Where could you go from this, and what would be the ideal next step? So let’s solve this puzzle together! Here are 13 things to do if he stops texting you: 1. Put the phone down and start doing something else Take a deep breath and take a break from your phone....

How To Get Your Husband In The Mood It can be a real bummer when you’re in the mood for sex and intense lovemaking but your partner isn’t. While you should be respectful of their feelings, in some cases, it might be possible to get your husband in the mood. If you’re wondering how to get your partner in the mood or how to turn on your husband’s mood, these tips should guide you:...

Talking to someone you like may sound easy at first, but still one of the greatest challenges many men like you face on a first date is making good ‘conversation’. They fear rejection and find it difficult to open up with their date. Not to mention, the pressure of saying the right things or not saying the wrong ones can leave even the glibbest talkers tongue-tied. As a result, you end up coming across as clueless in the art of conversing on the first date....

“It was a college romance. We were happy to be together and had a good relationship,” says Nandita who has been married to Jatinder Singh Paul for 32 years. There was the least resistance from either set of parents, and after eight years of courting, the two tied the knot in 1984. Recalling the early years, she speaks candidly of the time when she suffered severe post-partum depression after the birth of their first son in 1985....

There are vast theories, assumptions, and dream interpretations. Yet, the meaning of it depends on how you feel after the breakup. Dreams can be a result of different reasons and occasions. You might feel guilty or the past negativity might keep you dreaming about them. Post-break-up anxiety is quite common and that can trigger you to think about your ex. These thoughts induce those feelings in you and give the signal to your brain so you dream about it....

After trying all possible attempts to move on from your ex, are you asking yourself, “Why am I having trouble getting over my ex? Why can’t I forget my ex? Why can’t I get over my toxic ex who put me in so much pain? Why is it so hard to let go?” Like the first day at school, or falling to the ground in a fight, or falling in love, a breakup is a key milestone in the growth and emotional development of our character....