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Our parents always want the best for us, which is why they are so particular about the people we date. All they want to do is make sure that we are choosing the right life partners for ourselves. Yes, sometimes that only becomes obvious when they are stern or judgmental about the one you love, even if you know they mean well. Either way, we understand that you are scared to introduce a boyfriend to your parents or bring your girlfriend over for Thanksgiving dinner for the first time to meet your family....

All of these questions and concerns are both natural and valid. Dulling the exciting of a new beginning with an elaborate QnA session may well be the last thing on your mind. But it bodes well for your future to know what to discuss before getting married. Here’s why: Falling in love is easy, staying in love takes hard work and commitment. Of course, marriage is the biggest seal of commitment you can put on a relationship....

What Really Is An ‘Arranged Marriage’? Marriages are what they are – a social contract between two families with the society as their witness. And when you understand this definition of marriage, arranged marriages are also crystal clear. The arranged marriage success rate is more because nobody enters into such an arrangement casually. Parties involved take these things seriously. They make preparations, take precautions and only then go for the final stage....

One day you see your friend’s social media updates, flaunting eternal love with overflowing PDA pictures and quotes, and then suddenly, all of that is replaced with scorned inspirational quotes. So, what changed suddenly? Most of the time, the woman herself has no idea of what’s going on. Regardless of how arbitrary it may seem, when a man leaves a good woman, it is never without a reason. Even so, the woman who has been left behind may feel that things came to an abrupt end, and often, may not even know what rocked the boat of her romantic bliss....

8 signs your friend is in depression Depression is not the same for everyone. There are many symptoms that exist, which are enumerated below. 1. Feeling tired all the time If your friend is constantly complaining of exhaustion to the point that she is unable to complete her daily tasks, then it could be the starting point of depression. Depression also leads to restlessness and an inability to sleep. This is a major sign of depression....

He needs to know where he stands in the world as well as his legal rights. Men do feel lonely after separation and divorce and often find it hard to cope alone. This list seeks to help men, whose wives have left them, realize the options they have available to them to help them through these hard times. 8 Things To Do When Your Wife Walks Out On You Let’s face it men and women react differently to breakups and divorce....

Saying I love you just to hear it back is often a very vulnerable moment for anyone in love, and when it goes all wrong, it’s hard to cope with the effects of it. When Big didn’t show up to his own wedding, it left Carrie traumatized for a long time. She was so heartbroken from the same, that she could not even enjoy her girls’ trip or work for that matter....

In all fairness, it is no easy task to figure out what you want in a relationship. Inexperience, past relationships, childhood trauma, societal pressure, the way media portrays the idea of an ideal relationship are just a few of the things that cloud our judgment when we are trying to figure out “what is it that I am looking for in a relationship”. As we grow older our needs change as well....

Signs of bad communication in a relationship don’t always look like a full-blown fight. Sometimes saying “Why did you not do what I asked you to do?” or treating your partner with dead silence can also speak volumes. Most marriages and relationships are strengthened by good communication and begin to crumble because couples forget how to talk to each other. If you are struggling with inefficient communication in a relationship, we are here to help you....

A study concluded that while validation and negotiation are important for conflict resolution in a relationship, “emotionally intense strategies” can also prove to be beneficial in some cases. We’re all aware of the obvious red flags like excessive control over a partner, abuse, lack of respect, manipulation, and extreme jealousy, to name a few. But what do silent red flags in a relationship mean? To answer this question and understand what the silent red flags in a person or relationship are, we spoke to consultant psychologist Jaseena Backer (MS Psychology), who is a gender and relationship management expert....

The worst thing about such a situation is that it feels like you just cannot catch a break. Even if you say something to defend yourself, try to placate your partner, or even offer a tissue, they only seem to get more incensed by every single thing that you do. And so you start to think that the problem is with you. Right? Well, wrong. We won’t deny it, there’s definitely something brewing in your relationship and maybe even making it toxic and uncomfortable....

Experiencing a certain degree of relationship anxiety is normal, especially when you’re at an important juncture such as the beginning of the relationship or taking the next big step like asking a partner to move in or getting married. However, when it spirals out of control and the mere idea of being in a relationship leaves you riddled with anxiousness, it can be a sign of trouble. It’s not exactly considered a formal diagnosis in the world of mental health but does affect the physical and emotional well-being of those dealing with it....

Okay, we made the last three up but we swear the rest of them are real relationship terms. The point is, you got left on read. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. Actually, it happens to all of us. Anyone who says they’ve never gotten seen-zoned is either lying or is The Weeknd himself. Honestly, I’m pretty sure Selena Gomez must’ve seen zoned him at some point!...

Gift –giving for the narcissist in your life is easy… simply buy something that celebrates the individual-them! It is preferable to put their picture on it as just having their name engraved on a gift no longer suffices. From custom condoms featuring their face (seriously) to miniature dolls in their likeness, it’s all readily available for you to personalize online. Here are just a few ideas to get you started in your quest for the perfect (and it HAS to be perfect!...

So if you have finally arrived at this conclusion after about four months into the relationship, don’t blame yourself for falling into a narcissist’s snare. There is no way you could have seen it coming because they are cunning and devious. Dating someone who has personality and mental disorders like Narcissistic Personality Disorder can be damaging to your self-worth and self-esteem. With counseling psychologist Kavita Panyam (Masters in Psychology and international affiliate with the American Psychological Association), who has been helping couples work through their relationship issues for over two decades, let’s dig deeper into what it could be like to date a narcissist....

This quiz will ask you a series of broad questions about your feelings and relationship. Answer these questions the best you can, and you will finally have the answer to your question, “Does he like me back?” Sometimes men aren’t the best at expressing their feelings. This makes it especially hard to know if he is just being friendly or if there is something more. Are you just another close friend to him, or are you running through his mind all the time the way he is through yours?...

Why Is An Extramarital Affair Such A Perfect Life? Picture a married woman who has all the luxuries at her feet – a sprawling apartment that overlooks a serene lake, two maids and a well-trained chef at her service, a wardrobe full of designer labels and the freedom to take international trips with the girls. You’d think a woman like this would never need to go out and have an extramarital affair....

Especially with texting where most things are based on assumptions rather than facts. He was so into you, then he just stopped. Since texting is more commonly used, stopping texting is interpreted as a form of disinterest and boredom among other things. So when a guy is into you and then stops, what does it mean? You feel like he showed an excessive amount of interest in you and things were going well, but then out of nowhere, he disappears....

When the change began To begin with, I started putting on a lot of weight in a short span; so much so that even my clothes started feeling burdened carrying me around. Suddenly curling up under a blanket or cuddling with my husband didn’t feel the same as before. I would pass out while watching late night movies together, show disinterest in those spontaneous trips and adventures we used to enjoy together....

Four years on and there had never been an altercation. It was passionate head-over-heels love, it never felt like a possessive relationship despite the intense bond we shared. Just my voice could make him go weak in his knees and he could rave about the million qualities he adored in me. For me, his genuineness, his never-ending passion was unique and unlikely to be found elsewhere. On paper, our relationship seemed perfect....