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Blushing is a completely involuntary reaction making it the ultimate sign that a person is totally attracted to you. Knowing that you made them blush truly feels like an achievement. I mean, watching them completely flush in response to you feels like quite the honor. You’re probably wondering how to make someone blush so let’s not delay it any further. It’s actually a super simple thing to do if you follow this article and I’m happy to share my surefire tricks with you....

Many couples choose to take the path of legal annulment when their marriage becomes hard to sustain. Sometimes a divorce can be filed by mutual consent of both partners. In such a case, the legal proceeding is much smoother. When a couple cannot agree on the terms of their separation, they have to opt for a contested divorce. In such cases, where there is a battle for child custody, alimony, spousal maintenance and division of assets, things may get prolonged and even messy....

With men absolutely clueless about them, these silent and unmet expectations slowly build up into a heavy weight that can pull your relationship under. Given that most women aren’t big on the idea of articulating these hidden desires in a relationship, communication can get you only so far on this front. Your best bet is gaining an insight into what a woman needs from a man by understanding the inner workings of her mind....

Constructive criticism is something that you should take and try to implement in your life, but if you’re being constantly criticized by your husband about your looks and the things that you can’t change about yourself, you should know that things are not going to end well. Constantly Criticized By Husband For My Looks Constant criticism from one’s husband can actually change you fundamentally, and not for the better; since he is someone whose opinion you value and respect, everything he says will affect you no matter how hard you try to brush it off....

Whoever thought of closing the film with ‘The Beginning’ and not ‘The End’ had a crazy sense of humour. There is obviously an ominous ring to those words. Almost like that cynical Uncleji at your wedding laughing behind your back, cracking those sad wife jokes, saying “Now you will know.” Look at the irony of the words – The Beginning. It should have been accompanied by a background sound of evil laughter instead of the shehnai that was oft used....

Even though dance-based workouts are nothing new (Zumba, anyone), the fact that twerking engages your entire body – starting from core, hamstrings, lower back to your glutes implies that this suggestive dance form can be embraced as a workout regimen if you are tired of jogging, power yoga or gymming. Experts claim you can burn 300-480 calories by continuously twerk for an hour. That’s almost the same as an hour of yoga or moderate running....

And not just romantic connections, these insights can be applied to just about anyone in your life. Perhaps you want to get to know a friend better, your family members, or even that celebrity crush you just can’t shake off. Pisces? Definitely dreamy and lost in their own heads. You’ve got a Scorpio on your hands? Watch out for their resentfulness. But which are the most powerful zodiac signs and what does it tell us about their personalities?...

Why a beach proposal, you ask? Well, simply because the ocean is one of the most romantic places on earth, a gift from nature for lovers everywhere. And especially where I live, here on the sandy shore islands of Sri Lanka, a romantic beach proposal is pretty much the expected order of things to sweep one’s partner off their feet. Even if you’re not blessed with an expansive coastline in your backyard, you can still experiment with fun, romantic or cute ways to propose on the beach, depending on your vibe as a couple....

As we know, narcissists are people who tend to inflate their own importance, lack empathy for others, and need constant validation (1). How is a somatic narcissist different? ‘Somatic’ means ‘related to the body’, so somatic narcissism involves being very preoccupied or obsessed with one’s physical appearance and sexual attractiveness (2). A somatic narcissist uses their body and the physical space around them as a way to express their narcissism....

10 Common Mistakes Men Make With Women Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of pick-up lines — some incredibly cheesy and others borderline creepy. The most common mistakes men make while trying to impress women is not using the correct body language or tone, thus enabling women to pick up on their nervousness. It’s totally normal to feel a little anxious, but remember there’s someone out there who’s going to fall for your charm!...

He could meet someone else, maybe he’s bored, maybe he’s tired of me, I’m probably not interesting enough – these are just some of the ways how abandonment issues manifest in relationships. If you’re wondering what are some abandonment issues in adults that can affect romantic relationships, we’ve got some answers for you. We asked counseling psychologist Gopa Khan (Masters in Counseling Psychology, M.Ed), who specializes in marriage & family counseling, and psychotherapist Sampreeti Das (Masters in Clinical Psychology and PhD researcher), who specializes in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Holistic and Transformational Psychotherapy, for some insights on abandonment issues in marriage and relationships, and how to cope with them without losing your mind, or your love....

The fact that distance means things will end drives most of the conversation and sure enough physical evidence shows up to prove what people think. It is in the case of such failed relationships that we can see specific common thoughts that people have after a breakup. Breakups, which are never easy, seem to get more ghastly if they happen when two people aren’t in the same city. The doubt, denial, heartbreak is amplified....

One also has to compete with the fact that you only have seconds before anyone can swipe left. You not only have to make a mark with a few photos but also appear distinct and stand out amongst all the profiles. Especially when others are likely to be using the same template for dating profile pictures. Dating apps are full of stereotypical profiles that look more like mood boards instead of real-life moments....

There’s no casting off the long shadows of what such queerphobic* ‘diagnoses’ and prevalent socio-cultural and medical stigmas have done to the perception, rights, and everyday safety of my community. These numbers are one of the primary reasons I, along with many from the LGBTQIA+ community, firmly believe that queerphobia is coming from inside the house. We Don’t Struggle Because We’re Queer, We Struggle Because of Queerphobia We’re ALL products of a system that enables and nurtures queerphobia....

By putting in the effort and sticking it out, you earn yourself a partner who’s got your back till the end of time. That’s something worth fighting for. But the question is: how do you make a relationship work? What are the dos and don’ts of navigating the many twists and turns of a relationship? Is there a set of rules to play by? We’re here to help all you relationship newbies out figure out the answers to these questions with insights from psychologist Priyal Agarwal, who is the Founder of StandWeSpeak, a sex education initiative, and works for promoting awareness about sex, relationships, personal well-being, and mental health....

There seems to be a consensus, of course, about getting into bed with someone other than one’s partner. Most people would agree that this is cheating, unless you’re in an open or polyamorous relationship. But in the case of an emotional affair, the lines are not well-demarcated. Rather, they are so hazy that you may be crossing the line without realizing there is a possibility of you soon getting entrenched in an emotional affair....

You fall in love and build a strong connection with someoneYour whirlwind romance fades and reaches an inevitable end There are many terms for when you connect with someone on a deeper level. Some call it twin flames, karmic connection, or a telepathic connection, and some refer to that person as their soulmate. What Does It Mean To Connect With Someone Connecting with someone isn’t just about meeting them and talking to them about politics, sports, or about the mundane details of life....

Every single moment, the memory of a place, a date, a sweet gesture leads you to shed pools of tears and your breath seems to be stuck in your gut every other night. Unfortunately (or fortunately!) life does not stop for anyone. As much as you think you won’t get over it, you ultimately do learn to move on from the past. However, the question is – can you completely forget what happened, accept the scars and march ahead?...

We’ve all day-dreamed of getting proposed to by our man in the most romantic and special ways. But while we long for this blessed occasion, we are often caught off-guard. Now that your dating gurus are here, that’s not going to happen anymore! Join us on our trail and keep your hawk eyes wide open to identify signs of a proposal coming your way as we escort you on your journey toward love....

So many readers write to Bonobology asking for a mini-guide to the beautiful aspects of a romantic relationship. Everyone loves a perspective that focuses on the positive. Well, here we have it. You can look at these qualities as enhancers of love. Does your relationship check these boxes? If not, don’t worry. We’re also going to tell you how you can cultivate them. By we, I mean myself and the expert onboard today – counselor Manjari Saboo (Masters in Applied Psychology and Post-Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy and Child Care Counseling), founder of Maitree Counselling, an initiative dedicated to the emotional well-being of families and children....